Band 6 Physiotherapist - SDEC(Minimum 6 months NHS experience is mandatory)

Band: Band 6Job Role: Physiotherapist - SDECLocation: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS TrustPay Rates: £20 to £24 per hourPay Mechanism: Direct EngagementContract Duration: 07/01/2025 - 27/06/2025

About the Trust:Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is a leading provider of acute and community healthcare services in the region. Stoke Mandeville Hospital is renowned for its focus on excellence, innovation, and delivering outstanding patient care, supported by a highly skilled and compassionate team.

Job Overview:We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our team, focusing on supporting patient flow and providing high-quality care in a fast-paced environment. The role involves conducting same-day assessments and facilitating timely discharges within the Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) setting. You will play a crucial role in enabling rehabilitation and re-enablement to ensure effective discharge planning and improved patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive physiotherapy assessments for patients within the Frailty SDEC unit.
• Plan and deliver tailored rehabilitation and re-enablement programs to meet individual patient needs.
• Facilitate same-day discharges by coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and implementing effective discharge plans.
• Support patient flow by ensuring timely and appropriate interventions that align with care pathways.
• Provide expert advice to patients, families, and caregivers to optimize recovery and promote independence.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to the development of service improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• HCPC registration as a Physiotherapist.
• Proven experience in acute or frailty care settings, with a focus on rehabilitation and discharge planning.
• Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to manage a dynamic caseload and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

To apply for this role, please reply with your updated CV and the job reference number BS/10047/PT1.