Band 6 Physiotherapist - Community Specialist Practitioner in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Job Title: Band 6 Physiotherapist - Community Specialist Practitioner
Specialism: Physiotherapy
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK
Salary: £26.00 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

Band 6 Community Specialist Practitioner - Physiotherapy, earning £26.00 per hour, required in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. This is a full-time locum opportunity with an ongoing contract. Dive into a fulfilling role as a Band 6 Physiotherapist - Community Specialist Practitioner in the vibrant city of Cambridge. Engage with a dynamic community-based position within the Intermediate Care service, focusing on specialist discharge planning and rehabilitation for a complex patient caseload.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £26.00 per hour while enjoying the flexibility and rewards of locum work.
• Full Time Stability: Benefit from the consistency of a full-time position combined with the variety of community-based practice.
• Diverse Clinical Experience: Gain valuable exposure to a wide range of complex cases, enhancing your professional skillset.
• Community-Based Practice: Work closely with patients in their own environments, promoting person-centred care and positive outcomes.
• Meaningful Impact: Experience the satisfaction of supporting patient recovery, independence, and wellbeing within the community.

What you will do

• Perform specialist assessments, rehabilitation, and discharge planning for complex patients.
• Conduct clinical triage of referrals into Intermediate Care services.
• Complete trusted assessor assessments.
• Assess, order, and review specialist equipment.
• Coordinate complex discharge pathways from acute and community settings.
• Manage a specialist caseload and coordinate patient flow.
• Lead case conferences to support safe and timely discharge.
• Provide specialist clinical advice to patients, carers, and professionals.
• Support admission avoidance and facilitate earlier discharge.
• Make recommendations regarding healthcare packages and onward referrals.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, community services, and care providers.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Support service development, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor, supervise, and appraise junior staff members.
• Deliver training on discharge planning and Intermediate Care pathways.

Requirements

• HCPC Registration: Must be a qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist with current HCPC registration.
• Relevant Experience: Previous experience in discharge planning and community-based settings is essential.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication, report-writing, and interpersonal skills.
• IT Proficiency: Good IT skills with the ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Time Management: Strong organisational, prioritisation, and workload management skills.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Capability to make sound decisions in complex situations.
• Person-Centred Approach: Positive attitude towards working with older adults and supporting their independence.
• Mobility: Ability to travel throughout the locality as required.

Why Cambridge

Cambridge is not only a city steeped in rich history and academia, but it also offers a lively and welcoming atmosphere. With beautiful architecture, abundant green spaces, and numerous cultural activities, Cambridge provides an enriching environment to live and work. Combining historic charm with modern innovation, excellent transport links, and a thriving community, Cambridge is an ideal location for professionals passionate about making a real difference through their career in physiotherapy.

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Apply now to join the Band 6 Physiotherapist - Community Specialist Practitioner team in Cambridge and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.