Job summary
Employer heading
Rotational B5 Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 5
Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.
Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.
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Job overview
Rotational B5 Physiotherapist - Band 5
£32,720 - £39,769 Inc HCAS per annum pro rata
Full-time - 37.5 hours per week (may include weekend work)
Full & Part time are considered
We are currently looking for a Band 5 Community Physiotherapist to join our in-patient bedded rehabilitation unit and our community neuro rehab and Home Pathway services. These posts will rotate on a 6 monthly basis between the above services.
The roles involve working as part of a multidisciplinary team and prescribing physiotherapy programs to patients in a range of clinical settings including a rehab gym, patient’s homes and one to one sessions on the ward.
You will receive regular in-service trainings and participate in consultant led MDT meetings. You will also receive regular supervision from a band 6, or above, physiotherapist.
As a representative of Bromley Healthcare you will be expected to contribute to the successful achievement of the organisation and business plan objectives, providing outstanding patient service and demonstrating commitment to the organisation’s core standards.
Proposed interview date week beginning August 19th 2024
Main duties of the job
Bromley Healthcare are now providing a thorough rotational program for Band 5 physiotherapists. These are 6 monthly rotations across both in-patient and community based services. The Band 5s are supported through a monthly in-service program provided for all rehab therapists and additionally a monthly Band 5 peer supervision group which is over seen by a Band 7 physiotherapist. Furthermore, you will receive an annual appraisal and regular one to one supervisions with your assigned supervisor.
The aim of the rotations is to provide each Band 5 with a comprehensive first-hand experience of working in large multidisciplinary teams in both a busy in-patient environment to developing the skills of lone working in a community setting.
The post holders will promote independence utilising rehabilitation and enablement interventions, working collaboratively with a vast range of key health and social care teams and services.
Your role will encompass completing assessment and treatment plans, leading group education and treatment and liaising with relevant advocacy and other Bromley Healthcare services
Working for our organisation
Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.
Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.
We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Supervision of rehab assistants.
Individual caseload management and supervision of band 4 caseload management.
Carrying out detailed and timely appraisals for the rehab assistants in keeping with KPI’s.
Providing specific physiotherapy interventions tour patients in a gym environment, on a one to one basis or in group classes.
Completing a datix for any incidents that arise.
Responsible for the timely discharge of patients on your caseload. This will be supported by the band 6 management team.
Participate in the consultant led MDT.
With our recent move to Queen Mary’s Hospital this is a new exciting opportunity to further develop the physiotherapy service we provide to our patients. The post holder will be expected to assist in running new therapy groups, delivering tailored exercise programs to their patients and jointly working with the occupational therapists to achieve the patient’s goals.
- Participate in the in-service trainings and deliver a presentation relevant to your area of practice.
- Participating in family meetings to ensure the best possible discharge plan for our patients.
- Participate in the monthly in-service training program and the monthly band 5 supervision group.
Person specification
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Committed to improving services
- Committed to hitting targets
- Commitment to 6Cs
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work individually and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to meeting service and client needs
- Time management skills and ability to prioritise
Information Technology
Essential criteria
- Basic IT skills
- Able to use word/excel/powerpoint
Desirable criteria
- Previous EMIS user.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad range of clinical placements as a student.
Desirable criteria
- Previous rehab assistant or band 5 experience.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in physiotherapy or due to complete within 6 months
- Registered with HCPC or will be within the next 6 months
- Evidence of CPD
- Must have HCPC registration.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Computer literate
- Member of the CSP
Specific Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills including verbal and non-verbal
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Understands the roles of the wider multidisciplinary team
- Flexible towards other people’s workloads
- Motivated to develop professionally
- Ability to communicate well with families
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Active listener
- Must have UK license & car driver with access to own car for work purposes.
Desirable criteria
- Worked in a role where they can apply this knowledge
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kevin Gibbs
- Job title
- B7 Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 315 8750
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