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Hospital: Royal Derby Hospital
Role: Band 6 Discharge planning
Pay Rate: £21 - £23 per hour
Pay Mechanism: Direct engagement
About client:
We are currently seeking a Senior Physiotherapist to join our team at RDH. This role is perfect for an experienced physiotherapist with a passion for delivering high-quality care and contributing to the discharge planning process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients on acute inpatient wards.
- Lead and coordinate the discharge planning process, ensuring safe and effective patient transitions from hospital to home or other care settings.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care delivery.
- Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation plans based on patients' needs and clinical conditions.
- Supervise and mentor junior physiotherapists and support staff.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with professional standards and best practices.
- Participate in regular clinical supervision and continuous professional development activities.
Key Requirements:
- HCPC registration is essential.
- Recent experience in an acute inpatient ward setting is required.
- Discharge planning experience is essential, demonstrating the ability to plan, assess, and execute safe patient discharges.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and clinical skills.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and achieving positive outcomes.
Desirable:
- Postgraduate qualifications in physiotherapy or a related area.
- Experience in leading or contributing to departmental audits or quality improvement projects.
