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Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency, holds an impressive TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 with nearly 1000 reviews, demonstrating our commitment to excellence. We are actively seeking Physiotherapists for an exciting opportunity with the NHS in Buckinghamshire. Connect with us and experience the benefits of working with a trusted agency!
Location: Milton Keynes
Contract Type: Locum ongoing contract
Pay Rate: £30 per hour (assignment rate)
Shift/Working Pattern: Full-time/Part-time considered
Why work with us?
- Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you.
- Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs.
- Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Physiotherapist roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally.
- Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game.
- Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a Physiotherapist and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many Physiotherapists you can refer.
- Professional Development: Working as a locum Physiotherapist provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.
Main Duties:
- Provide professional leadership and clinical supervision to the Home 1st Therapists, ensuring high standards of care and effective team performance.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary assessments to prevent avoidable hospital admissions and readmissions across various settings.
- Communicate effectively and collaborate with other Home 1st leads to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Conduct advanced therapy assessments and deliver treatment to service users.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the service.
- Offer expert clinical advice and support for complex hospital discharges.
- Hold a caseload of patients, providing individualised care and treatment plans.
- Provide professional and personal support to Home 1st staff, fostering a cohesive team environment.
- Implement specialised therapy treatments and programmes, using analytical and judgement skills to address therapy-related issues.
- Obtain valid informed consent and work within legal frameworks for individuals lacking capacity to consent.
- Encourage family and carer involvement in decision-making and planning of care objectives.
- Collaborate with other Home 1st leads to ensure coordinated multidisciplinary activities and adapt work practices as needed.
- Develop and amend team policies that impact the multidisciplinary team.
- Support the therapy team in daily management tasks, including recruitment, appraisals, and performance management.
- Ensure the safe and competent use of all equipment, initiate regular audits, and oversee training and competency evaluations for unqualified staff.
- Maintain and update client records using an electronic database.
- Monitor, prioritise, and allocate work across the therapy team.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with Milton Keynes University Hospital Foundation Trust (MKUHFT) and Milton Keynes Council (MKC) to improve services and achieve organisational objectives.
- Lead on CQC activities in partnership with the team, ensuring compliance with NICE guidance.
- Ensure effective systems are in place for assessment, care planning, and review of intermediate care service referrals, supporting interdisciplinary work and person-centred care planning.
- Understand and implement clinical and HR policies and procedures within CNWL.
- Ensure therapists have personal development plans and receive annual appraisals.
- Coordinate duty rotas, annual leave, and training schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Adhere to and enforce all agreed policies and procedures, including health and safety regulations.
Requirements of the Physiotherapist:
- Qualified physiotherapist, i.e., Degree or equivalent within Physiotherapy
- Recent UK experience within community physiotherapy
- Registered with the HCPC as a physiotherapist to work in the UK
- NHS experience would be advantageous but not essential
We welcome applications from physiotherapists and physio assistants (Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, and above!) within different physio services as we have other roles available within the NHS and private sectors.
Contact: This physiotherapy job is advertised by Alex Blackwell. If you are interested in this position, please click above to apply now.
Please note that while we regretfully can only respond to candidates who meet the specified requirements for this physio role as we need to meet our clients' requirements, please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.
Reasonable Adjustments: At Sanctuary Personnel, we value inclusivity and diversity. If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Transform lives and make a difference as a Physiotherapist with Sanctuary Personnel. Apply now to embark on an exceptional career journey!
