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- To carry a variable clinical caseload of patients within the Acute Response and Rehabilitation in the Community and Hospital Service (ARCH) providing complex physiotherapy assessments addressing physiotherapy performance, skills deficits, self-maintenance and cognitive function.
- To provide assessments and interventions which support an 'admission avoidance' or 'home first' approach enabling patients to receive care in their usual place of residence wherever possible
- To provide rehabilitation and advice to patients either at home or in hospital/rehabilitation bed to enable them to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life
- To work with patients, carers, relatives and colleagues to identify, plan, develop and implement Physiotherapy patient goals as part of an overall care plan.
- To plan and implement individual interventions, in collaboration with the patient, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.
- To work independently under the guidance of the senior staff within the team and actively participate in the professional development of self and others.
- To seek and get support from the Physiotherapy Professional Lead
- To advise on, and prescribe, specialist, assistive equipment and adaptations for the home.
- To take a responsible place in the multi-disciplinary team promoting the role of Physiotherapy and taking an active part in team projects.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in health or social care setting
- Completed a range of post-grad training on relevant subjects
- Knowledge of home first and discharge to assess
- Car Driver and access to a car
- Experience of service development
Senior Physiotherapist - Harrogate, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
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Are you ready to be part of an exciting and innovative opportunity in healthcare? Harrogate NHS Foundation Trust is on a mission to celebrate the achievements so far and shape the future of healthcare. We're looking for a passionate physiotherapist to join us on this incredible journey.
If you're ready to be part of something special, shaping the future of healthcare with an innovative and dynamic team, we invite you to join us. Be the change you want to see in healthcare - apply today
There is opportunity for this role to be a developmental position, for the successful candidate to join at a Band 5 level, progressing to Band 6 upon completion of agreed competencies.
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
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