Band 7: £51,883 to £58,544 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
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Opportunity to lead a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality care to elderly patients.
Role involves significant engagement in service development, allowing for innovative contributions and improvements in patient care.
Hands-on experience managing a diverse caseload of patients with varying needs enhances clinical skills and decision-making abilities.
Chance to mentor and supervise fellow physiotherapists and students, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Participation in operational management and governance, broadening leadership and management skills within the healthcare setting.
Collaborative work with multidisciplinary teams, including community services, promoting a holistic approach to patient care.
Commitment to continuous professional development supported by Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, ensuring ongoing growth and advancement in your career.
Join Our Compassionate Team as a Team Lead Physiotherapist in Elderly Care!
Are you a skilled physiotherapist with a passion for enhancing the lives of our elderly community? Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated Team Lead Physiotherapist to guide our Elderly Care Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on delivering patient-centred care and driving meaningful change within the NHS. In collaboration with a Team Lead Occupational Therapist, you will steer the service development, championing best practices and implementing guidelines that genuinely make a difference.
We believe in nurturing talent and fostering growth within our workforce, offering a supportive environment where you can truly shine. You’ll manage a diverse caseload, mentor your colleagues, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring our elderly patients receive the highest standard of care. If you have a proven track record in physiotherapy at Band 6 level or higher, and are prepared to take on the exciting challenges of this leadership role, we want to hear from you!
Be part of a team that values your expertise and commitment—apply today!
Opportunity to lead a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality care to elderly patients.
Role involves significant engagement in service development, allowing for innovative contributions and improvements in patient care.
Hands-on experience managing a diverse caseload of patients with varying needs enhances clinical skills and decision-making abilities.
Chance to mentor and supervise fellow physiotherapists and students, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Participation in operational management and governance, broadening leadership and management skills within the healthcare setting.
Collaborative work with multidisciplinary teams, including community services, promoting a holistic approach to patient care.
Commitment to continuous professional development supported by Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, ensuring ongoing growth and advancement in your career.
Team Lead Physiotherapist Elderly Care
Band 7
We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist to join the Acute Therapy Team to lead the Elderly Care Team alongside a Team Lead Occupational Therapist.
We are looking for someone who is highly motivated and driven to deliver high quality, patient centred care and is willing to actively participate and lead the services going forward in order to deliver the best possible model of care, fit to meet the needs in the modern NHS. As the Team Lead you will need to drive forward service development, promoting excellent care by leading on implementation of guidelines and promoting evidence based practice.
The successful person should have substantial post-graduation experience, with significant Band 6 experience including relevant NHS experience.
The Trust is committed to providing an excellent service to patients and we believe strongly in the continued development of all our staff.
Interview date - 28th April 2025
- To manage a caseload of patients with routine and complex needs across all the Elderly Care wards including an acute Care of the Elderly ward.
- To actively participate in the weekend and on call rota
- Take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of team colleagues including students and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- As team leader, be responsible for operational management and participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Physiotherapy services, especially in regards to clinical governance within the Elderly Care team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
- To provide full and flexible leadership across the whole Acute Therapy Service.
- To work collaboratively with Discharge Team and community based services to facilitate timely discharge
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