Band 7 - Elderly Care Physiotherapist, Inpatient Therapies

We are looking for a full-time (37.5 hours/week) Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our Elderly care therapy team.
The successful candidate will be joining our well established, integrated team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists who provide comprehensive and specialist therapy assessments to a varied cohort of patients across our care of elderly wards including our delirium recovery pathway., The post holder will be joining an established senior tier and will be responsible for the training and supervision of the junior team members, as well as key performance indicators and service developments.
The successful candidate will be expected to work on the therapy seven day working rota, of a 1:6 frequency, with compensatory rest days in the following week, as well as being part of the on call service.
We can offer training opportunities to develop your specialist skills in line with your PDR. We have senior leadership training opportunities on a regular basis as well courses funded externally.

The post holder should have extensive experience in the care of elderly population and show a sound knowledge of the assessment and treatment in this cohort.
In addition to providing clinical care to patients, it will be supporting more junior staff and sharing their clinical expertise.
Should be able to demonstrate strong leadership and organisational skills and will be involved in HR tasks related to the team as part of their non-clinical duties.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking