Community Physiotherapist, Discharge to Assess.

Responsible for leading on and providing evidence based therapy assessments, interventions and rehabilitation programs to promote an individuals safety and independence. - Identify concerns or risks that would impede an individuals safe discharge to their place of residency after a hospital admission or a short stay within a D2A or IPR Bed. Using problem solving skills, clinical judgement and collaborative working with system partners to resolve the concerns for the benefit of the client. - Work with the D2A service manager to improve D2A pathways and processes related to therapy services as required - Provide advice, equipment and evaluations based on a clients individual needs. - To be responsible for the oversight of ongoing therapy intervention and reviews post discharge. - To work as an autonomous professional according to Professional Standards and the Health and Care Professions Councils regulations. - To supervise, educate and assess performance of physiotherapy

students. This would be to a graduate level and involve working with the universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification. - Work without direct supervision; to hold responsibility for own caseload and supporting the management structure in place to promote the provision of an excellent service. - In times of system surge or under system pressures you may be required to support other areas of therapy services To provide cover for the service 7 days a week as part of a rota. If you feel you would fit in, do apply or call us to have a chat about the role. Amy Simpson Mob: Email: amy.simpson23@nhs.net This role requires you to travel across the county, so you will require a full UK drivers License and access to a vehicle. This role is part of a 7 day service via a rota and so flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays is also required.