HCRG Care Group's community physiotherapy service at Livingstone Community Hospital is recruiting a Band 5 Physiotherapist. The post centres on rehabilitation for patients recovering from illness or injury, with work aimed at improving mobility, function and independence. The role spans several clinical settings within a multidisciplinary team, and the service runs seven days a week from 8am to 8pm, so weekend and bank holiday shifts form part of the rota. Newly qualified applicants are welcome and receive a preceptorship in their first year, but a full UK driving licence and access to a car for work are essential.
What the job involves
- Complete holistic physiotherapy assessments and contribute to patient-centred rehabilitation plans
- Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy interventions to support recovery, mobility and independence
- Work with patients to set meaningful goals and evaluate progress against agreed outcomes
- Undertake follow-up reviews and adapt treatment programmes as required
- Collaborate with patients, families and carers to support positive health outcomes
- Work closely with Occupational Therapists, Nurses and other multidisciplinary team members
- Support discharge planning and ongoing rehabilitation needs where appropriate
- Delegate appropriate activities to rehabilitation and support staff
- Maintain accurate, timely and professional clinical records
- Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, service development and training
- Contribute to safe, effective and high-quality patient care across the service
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised qualification
Registration & licences
- Current HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist, or due to obtain it following qualification
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Assessing, managing and prioritising a varied caseload
- Commitment to continuing professional development and evidence-based practice
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a car for work purposes
Other
- Confidence using IT systems, including Outlook, Word and Excel
What’s offered
- NHS Pension and Agenda for Change terms and conditions
- On-site parking
- My Reward Hub membership with discounts and cashback
- Access to earned wages before payday
- Physical and mental wellbeing support, including counselling and debt help
- eLearning, career pathways and CPD through The Learning Enterprise
- Preceptorship programme for the first year in practice
- Free tea, coffee and milk at base location
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
