Community Physiotherapist or Occupational therapist

CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services is recruiting a Specialist Community Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join the Urgent Community Response (UCR) team for South West Hertfordshire, covering the Rapid Response and Discharge to Assess pathways. The role involves working with patients in their own home to ensure safe transfer from hospital to home and prevent admission to hospital. Interdisciplinary practice with occupational therapy and physiotherapy to enable a holistic approach when assessing patients' needs.

Successful applicants will be part of an enthusiastic, patient focused, holistic team treating patients in their own homes. The Multi-disciplinary team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Healthcare assistants, therapy assistants, Paramedics, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, GPs, as well as support from administrators. We work collaboratively with GPs, acute hospitals, Social care, Hospices and other third sector organisations. You will have the opportunity to work with patients with a wide range of clinical conditions. There is a well-established structure for clinical supervision and opportunities for practice development including in-service training.

This role offers opportunities to enhance existing knowledge and skills within a supportive, community-based setting.

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• Be an active member of the clinical team providing comprehensive, holistic assessments.
  
• Work within professional standards and clinical guidelines; undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing, treating and managing own caseload of patients and maintaining professional documentation.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with other local services to facilitate referrals and high-quality healthcare.
  
• Deliver appropriate treatment in a variety of settings including the patient's own home, residential and nursing homes.
  
• Actively participate in Continuing Professional Development to support personal development and the development of the service, including any audit or research being completed by the service.
  
• To deputise for the Band 7 therapy leads when required.
  

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• Essential: Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
  
• Essential: Current HCPC registration
  
• Essential: Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio
  
• Desirable: Member of the CSP/RCOT; Postgraduate qualification
  

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• Postgraduate experience; autonomous practitioner experience
  
• Broad rotational experience at a junior level including Care of the Elderly, Orthopaedics, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal and Neurorehabilitation
  
• Experience treating adult and/or elderly client groups; NHS experience preferred
  

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• Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multi-pathologies and falls
  
• High level skills in assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies
  
• Client-centred goal setting; strong clinical reasoning and problem solving
  
• Ability to teach junior staff/students; clear verbal and written communication; good IT skills
  
• Knowledge of Social Services and voluntary agencies; awareness of national frameworks and guidance (e.g., NSF, NICE)
  

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• Full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car for business use (unless exempt)
  
• Current UK professional registration
  

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• Comprehensive induction into the community service and local role
  
• Car lease scheme (terms apply)
  
• Flexible working options
  
• Annual travel card loan
  
• Training, support and development in your career