Physiotherapist - Bluebird Lodge

Job overview

Bluebird Lodge Community Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a static band 6 Physiotherapist

Bluebird Lodge Community Hospital is one of three East Suffolk Community Hospitals alongside Aldeburgh and Felixstowe Community Hospitals, works alongside rehabilitation beds at Avocet Court (Ipswich), working in close partnership with the Ipswich Hospital and as part of the wider ESNEFT NHS Trust.  The role is be based at Bluebird Lodge Community Hospital (Ipswich) with the opportunity to experience working at all three community hospital sites, plus rehabilitation beds at Avocet Court.

We are looking for a talented Physiotherapist with commitment and enthusiasm, who has a passion to work as part of a team to progress patients rehabilitation goals and use a range of therapy interventions to facilitate timely and appropriate discharges.

You will work as part of an existing therapy team to promote the discharge to assess pathways for in-patients working alongside the multidisciplinary team of Modern matron, ward nurses, social care workers and Ipswich Hospital Discharge Hub.

Main duties of the job

• You will be responsible alongside the multi-disciplinary team for daily caseload management of therapy interventions ensuring all patients receive timely, appropriate, effective treatment and discharge planning.
• You will work with patients and carers to identify Physiotherapy goals, using a wide range of Physiotherapy assessment tools to assess their skills deficits and rehabilitation needs
• You will be in collaboration with the patient, planning and implementing single or a programme of interventions using treatment techniques to meet the patient's needs. These will be achieved using professional and theoretical knowledge, broad clinical knowledge, and clinical reasoning.
• You will be understanding of effects and impact of illness and disability on patient's abilities and provide advice and education regarding lifestyle changes / adaptations to their physical and social environment
• You will participate in own and others continuous professional development, appraisal processes and other developmental activities according to professional registration and trust policies.
• You will supervise and assist in the development of junior clinicians, non-qualified staff, and students on placement.
• You will undertake audit of both clinical practice and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description and person specification.