Rotational Physiotherapist

We are seeking an enthusiastic band 5 physiotherapist passionate about rehabilitation to join the Band 5 physiotherapy rotational scheme within the Waltham Forest Rehabilitation Services.
Due to promotion the opportunity has arisen to join the rotation between the Community Rehabilitation Team and the inpatient rehabilitation unit - Ainslie Rehab Unit.
The Waltham Forest Community Rehabilitation Service is multidisciplinary and provides the residents of the London Borough of Waltham Forest with intensive rehabilitation either in a bedded unit or at home.
Excellent communication skills are essential as well as good knowledge of current Physiotherapy best practice and the ability to work as an effective team member across a multi-professional team.
As part of the Waltham Forest Rehabilitation services we can offer you:
+ Regular clinical and managerial supervision from experienced physiotherapists.
+ A programme of In-service training
+ Training and development opportunities
+ A dedicated AHP Preceptorship programme (This programme is a supportive programme to assist you with the transition from a learner/newly registered staff member to a fully autonomous healthcare practitioner.), The main responsibilities of the post:
+ To work flexibly and assist in effective and efficient delivery of the service.
+ The post holder will utilise a range of skills and experience gained in clinical practice to perform a specialist, comprehensive assessments using clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques to formulate a treatment plan based on clinical findings.
+ To assess the physiotherapy needs of patients presenting with a range of complex diagnosis and symptoms. These can include chronic, acute and palliative care within own competencies, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary.
+ To provide patients and relatives with information and education thus ensuring they have meaningful choices that promote dignity, independence and quality of life.
+ To working within the context of a multidisciplinary team liaising with other team members and with external agencies., We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster. We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff, and their families.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process, new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High-Cost Area Supplement - London
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,313 and a maximum payment of £5,436)., We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:
+ A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
+ A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our efforts to support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a 'Top 10 Family Friendly Employer' from the Working Families Charity.
+ Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.
+ Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.
Supporting our Armed Forces
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We have supportive policies, guaranteed interview schemes for veterans. reservists and military spouses and give additional leave to our Reservists so that they can attend their annual camp.

+ Demonstrate a clear interest in working in the field of rehabilitation.
+ To carry out specialised Physiotherapy assessments and interventions for patients with complex needs.
+ Manage a caseload of patients using evidence based practice. To establish, evaluate and modify appropriate treatment plans, recognising own limitations and seeking advice when necessary.
+ To select and apply physiotherapy assessments or outcome measures for a designated caseload.
+ Have good time management skills and be able to prioritise and work on own initiative.
+ Be able to work autonomously in a safe manner in service user's homes and within a rehabilitation unit.
+ Demonstrate flexibility, good communication skills and ability to work as a team member.
+ Willing to supervise Physiotherapy students / apprentices or junior members of staff
+ Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
+ Be computer literate and have knowledge of data protection.
+ The ability to travel efficiently across Waltham Forest.
+ To work as part of a team covering a 7 day rota.

Joining #TeamNELFT means you'll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We're CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.
Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video