Band 5 Physiotherapist

The Physiotherapy team at Pulse are currently recruiting for a Band 5 Physiotherapist in Watford Previous experience of working in NHS is essential for this role.Position: Physiotherapist Banding: 6 and 7Payrate: £24-27 per hourLocation: WatfordHours: 7 days a week from 08:00 to 20:00 including bank holidays. If successful, please note you will be expected to work on rota’d weekends, bank holidays and late shifts as required by the serviceDuration: OngoingEssential skills: HCPC registeredTo lead the discharge assessment and planning of patients on the wards, from advanced planning prior to discharge to the point of onward transfer, with a pro-active case management approach drawing on post holders nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy or discharge skills dependent on professional backgroundTo work collaboratively, as part of the Transfer of Care Hub team and with ward based multi-disciplinary teams and in-borough and out-of-borough community health and social care partners. To agree complex discharge plans that reflect the ongoing care needs of patients, and respect their wishesTo lead on co-ordinating early discharge so patients leave hospital within 24 hrs being declared Medically optimised and ready for discharge in order to minimise discharge delays, improve inpatient flow and reduce the possibility of clinical deconditioningTo pro-activley identify and escalate any potential delays in discharge and lead on problem solving/case review meetings as requiredTo promote safe and effective discharge practice throughout the Trust and act as a resource for expert advice and guidance as requiredRelevant qualification in Physiotherapy NOTE: We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.Why work with Pulse?The minute you register with us we make it about one thing: you. The first time we talk you’ll realise we know your speciality inside out.Our expert recruitment consultants are here to find you the very best opportunities and help you every step of the way in securing the greatest placement. We hold preferred or sole supplier status with many clients which means you’ll have access to a range of opportunities that can’t be found anywhere else.We always act in your best interests, talking with you and listening to you. You’re an individual. A professional; not a resource.Reasonable adjustmentsIf you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.Refer a friendWe know you’ll love working with us, and so would your friends. So why not introduce us and earn some extra cash in the process?The way it works is simple: if you introduce candidates who are not previously known to Pulse and we are successful in placing them, we will pay you up to £1,500. More information regarding referrals can be found on our website.