Bank Physiotherapist

Job overview

Bank Physiotherapist – Temporary Bank

Location: Hertfordshire Hours: 24 hours per week Working pattern: Monday to Friday Contract: Temporary / Bank

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist to join our Unplanned Care Service in Hertfordshire on a temporary bank basis, working 24 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist with experience in community settings, discharge planning, equipment prescription and provision, and lone working. The successful candidate will primarily work across the Discharge to Assess (D2A) and Rapid Response pathways, with the flexibility to support other pathways when required.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and paramedics, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to support timely discharge and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver a wide range of specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment as part of the Unplanned Care Service.
• Work with patients with a range of complex needs, supporting timely discharge from acute care and preventing hospital admission.
• Provide a comprehensive physiotherapy service to residents of West Hertfordshire referred into the service.
• Work primarily across the Discharge to Assess and Rapid Response pathways, with the ability to work across other pathways according to service requirements.
• Assess and manage an autonomous caseload, developing and implementing appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans.
• Support patients to maximise their independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals within their own home or community environment.
• Contribute to effective discharge planning, working collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake equipment assessment, prescription and provision where clinically appropriate.
• Work confidently as a lone practitioner within community settings, recognising and managing risk appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards and organisational requirements.
• Work within professional standards, clinical guidelines and best practice to ensure safe and effective patient care.
• Contribute actively to the wider clinical team and multidisciplinary decision-making.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

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.