Senior Physiotherapist

Job summary Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Therapy Service has a vision of developing and providing a high quality Home First Discharge service for our patients discharged home from the Acute Trust.
The service will work in collaboration with the community & volunteer sector to provide safe and supported discharge followed up by a comprehensive person-centered holistic assessment, identifying recommendations to support regaining independence and improving health and wellbeing.This fantastic developing service offers you the unique opportunity to develop a service and deliver person-centered assessments supporting patients' individual needs and recovery.
You can expect to work in partnership with patients and their families to get the best possible outcomes that can be shared and celebrated, identifying how the service meets the Government Hospital discharge and community support policy and operating model from October 2021.The Discharge to Assess Home First Therapy Team represents a new direction for NNUH and is in line with our commitment to provide the best care for every patient.
If you want to be part of shaping this innovative new service in a hugely rewarding role as a Senior Physiotherapist, please send an application todayInterview date: 17th December 2024 Main duties of the job We will support you to develop current/ new skills with access to in-service training and professional development.
You will receive supervision and annual appraisal; have access to peer support and encouragement to take an active role within your own continuing professional development.Our busy and evolving world class teaching hospital is the 6th largest Trust in the UK, we have state of the art facilities for modern patient care of nearly a million patients each year and our passion for research and development is supported by our close links to the Norwich Research Park and the University of East Anglia where our future Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses, Speech & Language Therapists, Physiotherapists & of course Occupational Therapists are trained.Applicants will need to hold a UK drivers licence and access to a car.
About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staffThe NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas.
We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute.
We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students.
We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals CharityWe can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hoursFast Track Staff Physiotherapy ServiceMulti Faith prayer roomDiscounted gym membershipsExcellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlementWagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn itFree Park & Ride service direct to NNUH siteFree 24-hours confidential counselling supportOn-site NurseryOn-site cafes offering staff discountsSupport in career developmentFlexible staff bankSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Job description Job responsibilities As the Home First Therapy Team is a evolving integrated service for NNUH, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a unique team in a highly patient-focused role.
Therapists within the team will not only develop the service, working alongside patients and multi-disciplinary team colleagues, but also contribute to the shaping and development of the Norfolk and Waveney system Discharge to Assess programme of work.Successful candidates will support the Discharge to Assess process by providing holistic and patient focused assessment and intervention for the first 2 weeks following a hospital admission.As a Band 6 you will be expected to support Junior staff and assistants as well as contribute to the education of students and training within the wider department.Assess risks relating to the discharge process to ensure a safe and timely discharge of patients to the most appropriate setting and to the level of competency relevant to the post, along with sign posting on to other services as necessaryProvide advice and information to patients/ carers including instruction and training regarding use of equipment issuedContribute to 7 day working within the team at a frequency of 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy Registration with the Health Professions Council (UK) Experience Essential Postgraduate experience in areas relevant to the clinical specialty Significant postgraduate experience as a Physiotherapist in a post with broad-based rotational opportunities.
Candidates should have experience in all core areas, however those offering less experience, but meeting all other criteria, will be considered on their merit Skills Essential Ability to take an active role in the development of physiotherapy services Attitude, aptitude Essential Ability to work as a team member Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion