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Band 6 Physiotherapist

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West London NHS Trust

Nov 27

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have excellent communication and IT skills, be adaptable, organized, and able to prioritize effectively. Community care experience is a plus but not essential.
  • You will provide personal care, medication prompting, safe patient handling, equipment adjustments, vital sign monitoring, and contribute to service quality improvement projects.

Requirements

  • You will have excellent communication skills, IT skills, and the ability to be adaptable, flexible and reliable as changes to your caseload and patient visits may happen on a daily basis.
  • You will therefore require good organisation skills and the ability to prioritise your workload effectively.
  • Experience of care in a community setting would be an advantage but is not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out day to day care of patients within their own home environment, such as personal care, medication prompting, toileting and meal preparation.
  • Carry out safe moving and handling of patients with the use of equipment prescribed by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, for example rollator frame, sara steady, re-turn and hoist.
  • Review and adjust basic equipment that has been prescribed and installed by Occupational Therapists or Physiotherapists, for example mobility aids or toilet frames.
  • To be able to take observations (for example blood pressure and temperature) after completing the appropriate competency, NEWS2 scoring and early identification and escalation of the deteriorating patient.
  • Participate and contribute to audits, service development and projects associated with improving the quality of service of CIS.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Band 6 Physiotherapist role in the Community Independence Service (CIS)?

The primary focus is to provide a rapid response care service for individuals with acute physical health conditions in their own homes, particularly those needing support after hospital admissions.

What are the working hours for the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) position?

The service operates 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm, and the hours of work for HCAs may vary within this timeframe.

Is experience in a community setting essential for this role?

No, experience in a community setting is an advantage but not essential.

What types of patient care tasks will the HCA be responsible for?

The HCA will provide day-to-day care, including personal care, medication prompting, toileting, meal preparation, and safe moving and handling of patients.

What skills are required for this position?

Excellent communication and IT skills, adaptability, flexibility, reliability, good organization, and the ability to prioritize workload effectively are required.

Will the HCA take patient observations, and what competencies are necessary?

Yes, the HCA will take observations such as blood pressure and temperature after completing the appropriate competency training, including NEWS2 scoring.

Does the position involve participation in service development or audits?

Yes, the HCA is expected to participate and contribute to audits, service development, and projects aimed at improving the quality of service in CIS.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding this position?

You can contact Kuldip Kaur, Advanced Nurse Practitioner, via email at kuldip.kaur2@nhs.net for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

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West London NHS Trust

West London NHS Trust is one the most diverse providers of NHS mental and physical health care in the UK.

Science & Healthcare
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1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

West London NHS Trust provides mental health, community, and social care services across West London. The trust's mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that supports mental well-being and physical health. Their purpose is to improve the lives of individuals and communities by offering comprehensive healthcare services, focusing on recovery and promoting mental health awareness. They aim to provide personalised care that respects the dignity and needs of each patient.