Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join the team at the new Willow Unit, a 48-bedded inpatient facility located at Norwich Community Hospital. The role involves assessing and prescribing care programs for patients, particularly those with long-term conditions, the frail elderly, and those requiring palliative and rehabilitation care, with the aim of improving quality of life and promoting independence.
As part of an integrated team, the Senior Physiotherapist will focus on facilitating early discharge from the hospital and preventing unnecessary admissions, collaborating with various healthcare professionals and agencies to ensure a seamless service for patients. Therapy staff will be available daily, providing exercise classes and rehabilitation activities, supported by interactive technology to enhance patient recovery in this innovative new unit.
As part of an integrated team, the Senior Physiotherapist will focus on facilitating early discharge from the hospital and preventing unnecessary admissions, collaborating with various healthcare professionals and agencies to ensure a seamless service for patients. Therapy staff will be available daily, providing exercise classes and rehabilitation activities, supported by interactive technology to enhance patient recovery in this innovative new unit.
NCH&C are excited to advertise for the opportunity for a motivated and experienced Physiotherapist to join our growing team at the new Willow Unit.
The Willow Therapy Unit will be a 48 bedded inpatient unit based at Norwich Community Hospital. Therapy staff will be available from 7am to 7.30pm, seven days a week - supporting faster recovery for patients and minimising the risk of deconditioning.
Exercises classes and other activities will be provided by local voluntary sector partners, helping patient recover faster. Interactive technology will be available to further aid patient rehabilitation.
The Willow Therapy Unit is currently being constructed. The team is currently based at:
Birch UnitColman HospitalUnthank RoadNorwichNR2 2PJ
- To assess and prescribe care programmes for patients with, but not exclusive to, long term conditions, the frail and elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible
- To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
- To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
- To work with all health care professionals, and statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless integrated service to our service users.
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- To assess and prescribe care programmes for patients with, but not exclusive to, long term conditions, the frail and elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible
- To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
- To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
- To work with all health care professionals, and statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless integrated service to our service users.
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