Physiotherapist

Islington - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 31 - 31

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

The London Borough of Islington is seeking a Physiotherapist (SO2) to join the Integrated Discharge Service (IDS) team.

This fast-paced frontline role supports residents being discharged from hospital over 7 days a week.

The Physiotherapist will assess risks design and deliver therapy interventions and create personalised reablement plans to help residents maintain independence recover safely and achieve their outcomes.

Flexible working between home and office is offered.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Screen referral documentation and support planning decisions for hospital discharge pathways.

Conduct post-discharge assessments in residents homes providing physiotherapy interventions to support recovery independence or prevent hospital readmission.

Recommend and facilitate equipment provision minor adaptations and alternative strategies for daily living or manual handling.

Design and implement Reablement Plans and Goals using a strength-based outcome-focused approach.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including social workers occupational therapists and other healthcare professionals.

Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and council policies.

Provide expert advice on rehabilitation and physiotherapy within hospital discharge pathways.

Skills/Experience:

Qualified Physiotherapist with relevant UK registration.

Experience in hospital discharge reablement or community physiotherapy.

Ability to assess risks and plan personalised interventions.

Strong knowledge of rehabilitation strength-based practice and outcome-focused care.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Excellent communication skills with patients families and professionals.

Knowledge of equipment provision minor adaptations and manual handling.

Understanding of safeguarding equality and diversity in healthcare.

Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Additional Information:

Hours: 35 per week (MondayFriday 09:0017:00.

Location: 222 Upper Street London.

Flexible working across home and office settings.

DBS clearance may be required.

Required Skills:

Qualified Physiotherapist with relevant UK registration. Experience in hospital discharge reablement or community physiotherapy. Ability to assess risks and plan personalised interventions. Strong knowledge of rehabilitation strength-based practice and outcome-focused care. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills with patients families and professionals. Knowledge of equipment provision minor adaptations and manual handling. Understanding of safeguarding equality and diversity in healthcare. Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Required Education:

Social and Healthcare Qualified.

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: The London Borough of Islington is seeking a Physiotherapist (SO2) to join the Integrated Discharge Service (IDS) team. This fast-paced frontline role supports residents being discharged from hospital over 7 days a week. The Physiotherapist will ...