The post holder will work as a Physiotherapist as a member of the Luton Intermediate Care Rehabilitation Service. They will undertake assessment and treatment of patients within their own homes or within the Rehabilitation Beds. The post holder will be able to work without direct supervision and hold their own caseload. They will promote patient safety and be able to manage risk. The post holder will work to improve standards of care through supervision and reflection on own practice.
Main ResponsibilitiesResponsibility for Patient and Client Care
Provide patient centered holistic assessments which inform the setting of Rehabilitation goals.
Plan and implement Physiotherapist interventions as part of the Rehabilitation programme, including the identification and procurement of equipment / resources.
Provide clear advice to patients and their family and professionals/care workers.
Participate in response to urgent referrals.
To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.
For a full list of responsibilities please see attached Job Description.
The Ideal CandidateQualifications and Training
Diploma/BSc. Physiotherapist
Current Health and Care Professions Council Registration
Evidence of CPD
Knowledge/skills
Assessment and Physiotherapist treatment skills
Able to set functional goals
Principles of Intermediate Care
Principles of safeguarding
Principles of Clinical Governance
Principles of working to professional boundaries.
Clear written & verbal communication skills
Team worker
Standard keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT
Report writing skills
Ability to work flexibly as part of a team
Ability to prioritise, manage own caseload and manage own time
Other
Application required to Disclosure and Barring Service
Holder of a UK driving license with access to a car for use in visiting patients in their own home
Eligible to live and work in UK
May be a requirement to work shifts and weekends
About The CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
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