Temp Physiotherapist (PO3)

• Carry out holistic assessments of residents with complex care and therapy needs including mobility balance transfers and functional ability.
  
• Support service users to develop client-centred goals that promote independence and wellbeing.
  
• Provide falls assessments urgent home assessments and assessments to support hospital discharge.
  
• Assess and prescribe suitable mobility aids and equipment to support independence in daily living.
  
• Identify long-term care needs and present professional recommendations to the Care Authorisation Panel.
  
• Assess capacity and ability to make informed decisions in line with the Care Act and Mental Capacity Act.
  
• Complete carers assessments and identify support required to prevent carer breakdown.
  
• Assess suitability for Continuing Health Care (CHC) referrals.
  
• Support triage duties and contribute to identifying the correct pathways into Adult Social Care.
  

• Deliver evidence-based physiotherapy treatment programmes.
  
• Teach service users and carers alternative methods to maximise independence and safety.
  
• Recommend adaptations specialist equipment and cost-effective interventions in line with eligibility criteria.
  
• Manage a caseload independently using strong prioritisation and time-management skills.
  
• Conduct regular goal reviews and maintain progress updates.
  

• Work effectively with multidisciplinary teams including NHS Trusts Mental Health Services GPs Occupational Therapists and voluntary organisations.
  
• Promote the physiotherapy service to external partners and provide professional guidance where required.
  
• Maintain strong relationships across Adult Social Care and partner agencies.
  

• Maintain accurate up-to-date case records using Mosaic and other council systems.
  
• Produce high-quality written reports and maintain statutory documentation.
  
• Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act GDPR and Caldicott guidelines.
  

• Provide professional supervision to Occupational Therapy Assistants and therapy students.
  
• Contribute to training induction programmes and team development activities.
  
• Act as a skills resource for colleagues across the service.
  
• Participate in performance appraisals CPD and in-service training.
  

• Recommend improvements to service delivery.
  
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
  
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation policies and sector developments.
  
• Uphold equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
  

Requirements

• Diploma or BSc in Physiotherapy.
  
• HCPC / State Registration.
  
• Experience delivering therapy assessments and interventions in clinical settings.
  
• Ability to manage risk and identify safeguarding concerns.
  
• Strong communication skills with service users carers and professionals.
  
• Ability to produce high-quality reports and written assessments.
  
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
  
• Knowledge of statutory social care legislation and current issues.
  
• Ability to provide leadership and support to junior staff.
  
• Commitment to equalities inclusion and high-quality service delivery.
  

• Post-qualification experience in a local authority community or acute setting.
  
• Evidence of CPD and post-qualification training.
  
• Experience managing performance and staff development.
  
• Experience handling difficult conversations with service users or families.
  
• Awareness of budget constraints and cost-effective service delivery.
  
• Knowledge of HR processes and performance management.
  

Benefits

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents across Haringey.
  
• Work in a supportive multidisciplinary team that values professional development.
  
• Opportunities to gain experience across First Response Hospital Reablement and Assessment services.
  
• A role aligned with Haringeys values: Human Ambitious Accountable Professional.