Physiotherapist- Older Adults
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Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Subcontractor and Associate Physiotherapist for Older Adults at Oxhab involves providing autonomous physiotherapy assessments and treatments to clients in Oxford and surrounding areas. The position requires a commitment to client-centered rehabilitation and the ability to manage an independent caseload while adhering to professional standards. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and experience, including a minimum of two years in the UK NHS. The role also emphasizes continuous professional development and collaboration within a supportive team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide sub-contracted physiotherapy services as an autonomous practitioner.
- Participate voluntarily in peer training and in-house CPD support.
- Manage an independent patient caseload responsibly.
- Perform skilled assessment, treatment, and management of clients.
- Ensure comprehensive physiotherapy services, including goal setting for clients.
- Integrate evidence-based practice and specialist treatment skills.
- Lead group exercise classes as an opportunity.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date patient records.
- Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.
- Adapt to an unpredictable work pattern and coordinate with colleagues.
- Complete lone working with oversight by the Director.
- Carry out physiotherapy work primarily in the local community.
- Adhere to local company policies, Health and Safety, and Data Protection regulations.
Key Skills:
- Relevant qualification: Physiotherapy BSc. (Hons) or MSc.
- Registered member of the Health and Care Professional Council & Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Compliance with professional conduct codes and standards.
- Minimum of 2 years UK physiotherapy NHS experience.
- Valid/current DBS check.
- Completed first aid and manual handling training.
- Specialist knowledge in managing neurological and orthopaedic conditions.
- Ability to assess and develop tailored rehabilitation programmes for older adults.
- Excellent communication skills with clients and healthcare professionals.
- Adaptability and flexibility in work approach.
- Responsible use of clinic equipment and IT devices.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Oxford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Title: Subcontractor and Associate Physiotherapist- Older Adults
Hours: Flexible and ad hoc.
Accountable to: Director and Lead of Oxhab Limited.
Contact: 07741 586327 ellen@oxhab.uk
Oxhab
We are a friendly physiotherapy team who provide services of physiotherapy and rehabilitation at our Oxford clinic and also in the community, to clients in Oxford and surrounding areas. We help individuals to regain independence and achieve their goals. We foster a collaborative and innovative working environment.
Oxhab Values
- Client-Centred Rehabilitation
- Holistic Client Care
- Highly Responsive
- Client Empowerment
- Excellence in Standards
Summary of Requirements
- To provide sub-contracted services as an autonomous practitioner providing physiotherapy assessments and treatments.
- Voluntary participation in peer training / in- house CPD support.
Professional Requirements
- To have the relevant qualification: Physiotherapy BSc. (Hons) Or Physiotherapy MSc.
- To be a registered member of the Health and Care Professional Council & Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- To comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy codes of professional conduct at all times.
- To comply with the standards of Proficiency, Conduct, Performance and Ethics of the Health and Care Professions Council.
- To have 2+ years UK physiotherapy NHS experience.
- To provide a valid / current DBS check.
- To have attended and completed first aid training including resuscitation.
- To have attended and completed manual handling training.
- To have specialist knowledge and skills in the management of a range of conditions including neurological and orthopaedic.
- Able to assess a range of conditions and presentations of older adults, develop tailored rehab programmes and provide evidence-based treatment.
- Maintain own continuous personal professional development as per governing professional body guidelines.
Sub-contracted Service Requirements
- To responsibly manage an independent patient caseload, in an autonomous manner.
- To perform skilled assessment, treatment and management of clients, including red flag recognition.
- Ensure the provision of a comprehensive and professional physiotherapy / rehabilitation services including goal setting for all clients.
- To use and integrate evidence-based practice and specialist treatment skills including therapeutic handling skills.
- Opportunity to lead group exercise classes.
- To fulfil the legal requirements and obligations of documentation: maintaining accurate, confidential and up to date patient records.
- To demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills in the management of own caseload.
- To be able to adapt to an unpredictable work pattern on a daily basis. This includes the arrangement of patient appointments and coordinating with colleagues.
- To complete lone working, with oversight by the Director of Oxhab Limited.
- To carry out the majority of physiotherapy work within the local community of Oxford / Oxfordshire.
- To carry out some physiotherapy work in the clinic.
- To be aware of, and keep up to date with and adhere to the following at all times:
- All local company policies and procedures
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- Data Protection Act (1998)
- GDPR Policy
- Other relevant agreed practice / policy
Personal Attributes
- Able to work within the team of Oxhab physiotherapy.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients.
- Excellent communication skills for communication with colleagues at Oxhab, with General Practitioners, Consultants and other healthcare professionals as part of patient care.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for patient management and report writing.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Responsible for the safe and competent use of all clinic equipment, and any IT devices.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment at the clinic, for clients, physiotherapy colleagues and responsible for own safety.
Instructions
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to Ellen, at ellen@oxhab.uk