JOB-20240830-c4aee575
Job Title: Band 6 Physiotherapist - Community Specialist Practitioner
Specialism: Physiotherapy
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK
Salary: £26.00 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)
Band 6 Community Specialist Practitioner - Physiotherapy, earning £26.00 per hour, required in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. This is a full-time locum opportunity with an ongoing contract. Dive into a fulfilling role as a Band 6 Physiotherapist - Community Specialist Practitioner in the vibrant city of Cambridge. Engage with a dynamic community-based position within the Intermediate Care service, focusing on specialist discharge planning and rehabilitation for a complex patient caseload.
Perks and benefits
- Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £26.00 per hour while enjoying the flexibility and rewards of locum work.
- Full Time Stability: Benefit from the consistency of a full-time position combined with the variety of community-based practice.
- Diverse Clinical Experience: Gain valuable exposure to a wide range of complex cases, enhancing your professional skillset.
- Community-Based Practice: Work closely with patients in their own environments, promoting person-centred care and positive outcomes.
- Meaningful Impact: Experience the satisfaction of supporting patient recovery, independence, and wellbeing within the community.
What you will do
- Perform specialist assessments, rehabilitation, and discharge planning for complex patients.
- Conduct clinical triage of referrals into Intermediate Care services.
- Complete trusted assessor assessments.
- Assess, order, and review specialist equipment.
- Coordinate complex discharge pathways from acute and community settings.
- Manage a specialist caseload and coordinate patient flow.
- Lead case conferences to support safe and timely discharge.
- Provide specialist clinical advice to patients, carers, and professionals.
- Support admission avoidance and facilitate earlier discharge.
- Make recommendations regarding healthcare packages and onward referrals.
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, community services, and care providers.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
- Support service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentor, supervise, and appraise junior staff members.
- Deliver training on discharge planning and Intermediate Care pathways.
Requirements
- HCPC Registration: Must be a qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration.
- Relevant Experience: Previous experience in discharge planning and community-based settings is essential.
- Communication Ski
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Band 6 Physiotherapist - Community Specialist Practitioner in Cambridge employer: Sanctuary Personnel
Sanctuary Personnel is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Social Workers in the Children Looked After Team. Located in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, employees benefit from competitive salaries, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional growth, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. The company's commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to their community.
