LIFE Band 6 Physiotherapist
Work Type: Part Time
Hours per week: 30 hours per week, Band 6
Working as part of the LIFE therapy team, the post-holder will provide therapy assessment and treatment of patients, identifying specialist needs and will develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
The post-holder will work collaboratively with the team and external providers, to ensure the right care, by the right person, at the right time, and in the right place.
They will aim to enable patients to regain independence or achieve their optimum rehabilitation potential, and to prevent unnecessary hospital admission. In addition they will assist with facilitating early hospital discharge.
Interview Date TBC
- Working in the Community, visiting residents of Croydon in their own homes, care homes and rehabilitation bed settings.
- The post holder will provide therapy assessment and treatment of patients, participate in coordinating the service.
- You will have responsibility of managing and supervising Support Workers and administration tasks within the LIFE therapy team.
- The post holder will participate in MDT meetings and family conferences, make independent evidence based clinical decisions to influence practice,
- Have knowledge and awareness of HR policies and ability to manage staff by utilising these policies
- Be responsible for their own professional development and clinical skills through attending courses, conferences, workshops
- Being aware of national and local policies, to develop an extensive knowledge of chronic disease processes and management.
- The post holder will be expected to work in accordance with the Trust’s policies taking responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others; to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote equality and diversity in the workplace and positively promote equality of opportunity in service delivery.
- The post holder will adhere to the Trust Infection Control Policy, procedures and guidelines and ensure confidentiality at all times.
- The post holder will be required to travel independently across the borough. Therefore a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes will be required.
Summary
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes.
Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital.
Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve.
Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Steve Shevel
Job title: LIFE Therapy Team Lead
Email address: steven.shevel@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07870382513
Steven Shevel- 0208 274 6974
Email address:steven.shevel@nhs.net
