Senior Physiotherapist - Willow Unit

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust, Norwich

Senior Physiotherapist - Willow Unit

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust, Norwich

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 9 Nov | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

NCH&C are excited to advertise for the opportunity for a motivated and experienced Physiotherapist to join our growing team at the new Willow Unit. The Willow Therapy Unit will be a 48 bedded inpatient unit based at Norwich Community Hospital. Therapy staff will be available from 7am to 7.30pm, seven days a week - supporting faster recovery for patients and minimising the risk of deconditioning. Exercises classes and other activities will be provided by local voluntary sector partners, helping patient recover faster. Interactive technology will be available to further aid patient rehabilitation.,

  • To assess and prescribe care programmes for patients with, but not exclusive to, long term conditions, the frail and elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation needs, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible
  • To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital
  • To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital
  • To work with all health care professionals, and statutory and non-statutory agencies to provide a seamless integrated service to our service users.

    Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.