Band 6 Physiotherapist West Heath Hospital (12 months FTC) inBirmingham inBirmingham PUBLISHED
THU 7 NOV 2024
The candidate will be responsible for implementing treatments, managing patient care, and ensuring that clients are involved in their own decisions regarding treatment, respecting their dignity and beliefs. Flexibility is required, as the role may involve coverage across various In-Patient Units within Birmingham. A Criminal Records Bureau check is mandatory for this position.
Adult & Specialist Rehabilitation Division
In-Patient Therapy Services
Band 6 Physiotherapist in Older Adults - Sub-Acute General Medical In-Patient Wards/ Intermediate Care Unit In-Patients
Full-time: 37 1/2 hours
Provisional Interview date: 27 November 2024
Fixed Term Contract (12 month Maternity cover)
Primarily based at West Heath Hospital, may require cover to other In-Patient Units across the Birmingham area
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We are seeking an enthusiastic physiotherapist with a special interest in the rehabilitation of older adults, often presenting with complex multiple pathologies, to join our In-Patient Rehabilitation Team. Our Inpatient Therapy Service covers a large geographical area within Birmingham and includes areas within an Intermediate Care Unit and Sub-acute Medical Wards.
This post offers an exciting challenge to work within the Discharge to Assess Model with a complex clinical caseload of general medical, trauma and orthopaedics and neurological conditions of older people, and focuses on client-centred practice within a holistic approach.
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check.
Please see Job description in documents for full details.
Create an environment where clients are able to be at the centre of their own care anddecision making processes sensitive to the needs of individuals. Respect the dignity,wishes and beliefs of service users, involving them in shared decision making andobtaining their consent to treatment/referrals.To deliver a range of treatments which will include the manual handling of clients and equipment including its carriage and fitting, and adapting the home environment tomaximise safety.
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For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification
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