Band 6 Physiotherapist - General Inpatients Acute – Hertfordshire

The role

The Band 6 Physiotherapist will provide physiotherapy services to patients in an acute hospital setting. Work focuses on elderly care, medicine, respiratory, and surgery.

What you will do

• Assess, plan, and implement physiotherapy treatment programs for patients in the acute inpatient setting.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Provide specialist physiotherapy input for patients with complex needs, including those in elderly care, medicine, respiratory, and surgery.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and their families about treatment plans and strategies for managing their conditions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, research, and service development initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Supervise and support junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, and students.

Required qualifications

• HCPC registration
• Right to work in the UK
• Acute NHS experience
• Experience in inpatient elderly care, medicine, respiratory, and surgery

Nice to have

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care

Before you apply

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About the company

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