Band 6 Community Physiotherapist in Croydon, Surrey

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Job Title: Band 6 Community Physiotherapist
Specialism: Community and Domiciliary Physiotherapy
Location: Croydon, London
Salary: Up to £27.00 per hour
Type: Part-time, Locum – 5 Months, 3 days per week, Potential to Extend

Step into a fulfilling role as a Band 6 Community Physiotherapist in Croydon, London where you will be contributing significantly to community health. We have a part-time opportunity for you to work three days per week, offering a flexible balance between professional and personal life. With a competitive rate of up to £27.00 per hour, this role is designed for someone who thrives in the community setting and is eager to make a tangible impact over the course of five months, with potential for extension.

Perks and benefits

• Locum flexibility: Choose your working days, allowing for an adaptable work-life balance.
• Varied clinical settings: Work across patients' homes, residential centres, and community rehabilitation settings, ensuring no two days are the same.
• Supportive team: Join a vibrant community team and collaborate with a range of healthcare professionals.
• Autonomous working: Enjoy the freedom and independence to manage your own schedule while gaining exposure to diverse patient cases.
• NHS experience: Enhance your CV with valuable NHS experience, strengthening your career path within the healthcare industry.

What you will do

• Provide comprehensive physiotherapy assessments and treatments for adults within community settings.
• Coordinate and deliver rehabilitation interventions tailored to adults with complex needs.
• Engage with patients in their own homes, residential facilities, and community rehabilitation centres.
• Collaborate effectively with carers, GPs, Social Services, nursing teams and voluntary organisations to optimise patient care.
• Maintain meticulous clinical records and prepare detailed reports, ensuring continuity of care.
• Operate autonomously as a practitioner, adapting to versatile environments.
• Oversee the delegation and supervision of rehabilitation assistants as necessary.
• Participate actively in service development, audits, and governance to enhance the quality of service.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary rehabilitation planning, fostering cohesive team dynamics.

Requirements

• Possess a degree in Physiotherapy and be registered with the HCPC.
• Bring experience from within the NHS, specifically in Community and Domiciliary Physiotherapy.
• Demonstrate the ability to function autonomously and effectively within community settings.
• Possess strong communication and documentation skills, essential for multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Experience in community rehabilitation teams and neurology would be advantageous.
• Capability to supervise and teach assistants or students is desirable.

Embarking on this locum journey in Croydon not only offers a wealth of professional growth but places you at the heart of a bustling, diverse community with excellent transport links and close proximity to central London. Croydon offers vibrant cultural experiences, beautiful green spaces, and a lively local scene, making it an exciting place to live and work. Seize this chance to advance your career while embracing the charm and opportunities of life in Croydon.

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