Rapid Response Physiotherapist

1 week ago

London, United Kingdom Central London Community Health Trust Full time

Job summary

Harrow Rapid Response aims to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions by providing urgent and high-quality care in a community setting.

Patients are referred to the team from primary care, London Ambulance Service, local Accident and Emergency departments and other community services.

Within 2hrs from time of referral the clinicians aim to obtain a detailed history from patients, families, or carers, and complete a comprehensive physical assessment. The findings of the assessment and other diagnostic tools like blood results are then used to formulate a diagnosis and provide treatment. If required, the patients are closely monitored through follow-up home visits where clinicians need to be able identify deteriorating patients and act on such findings.

Apart from blood tests the service can also request certain scans including Duplex for DVT and x-rays in a local hospital. In this hospital, Rapid Response Service also supports the Accident & Emergency department to facilitate the process of safe discharge and preventing admissions.

Main duties of the job

Rapid Response aims to provide high standards and quality of care whilst ensuring evidence-based practice and respecting patients preferences and wishes which could be impacted by religious and cultural beliefs.

We are looking for practitioners who are passionate about providing excellent patient care and continuous development of the service through quality improvement. You will work as an autonomous practitioner and will be given the opportunity to gain additional skills such as venepuncture and catheterisation training. This role will give you an opportunity to expand your clinical and leadership skills.

The candidate must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

The service operates Monday to Sunday from 8am to 8:30pm, with opportunities for on-calls until 10:30pm. When working full-time you will be allocated 13 shifts across a 4-week rota period.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up) Flexible working options Annual travel card loan Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to job description, person specification, and trust values for outline of skills, knowledge, and experience required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Allied Healthcare Professional with current registration with appropriate professional body. BSc in Physiotherapy, higher or equivalent.

Desirable

Qualification in teaching or practice-based learning. Physical Assessment Course or willingness to undertake. Leadership course, Edward Jenner Leadership Course.

Experience

Essential

Substantial Band 5 experience Substantial NHS experience Experience of supervising staff and completing appraisals Extensive range of clinical skills and experience. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Experience of assessing and providing quality care to people with Long Term Conditions

Desirable

Experience of implementing evidence-based practice and supporting others to do so. Previous Band 6 experience Experience of working in Rapid Response/ Primary Care/ Accident & Emergency.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence-based practice Evidence of comprehensive range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office package and email. Clinical knowledge of presentation and management of conditions, illnesses and injuries affecting adults Knowledge of current NHS organisational structures and policy initiatives Knowledge of recent developments in relevant specialties. Knowledge of management of adult and children safeguarding concerns Knowledge of appropriate Code of Professional Conduct. Ability to complete and act on Annual Personal Development Reviews. Detailed knowledge of collaborative working with other care providers, social services, and voluntary services. Knowledge of evidence-based practice and ability to implement into practice. Knowledge of clinical governance processes, assessing and managing risk. Knowledge of clinical supervision Awareness of equal opportunities in practice Willingness to obtain skills such as venepuncture and catheterisation/catheter care Experience with students.

Desirable

Knowledge and experience in completing audits. Knowledge of the process of service evaluation and quality improvement methods Experience of providing / arranging in-service training

Key Attributes

Essential

Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

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