OverviewBand 7

Team Lead Physiotherapist Elderly Care role at

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust . We are looking for an experienced physiotherapist to join the Acute Therapy Team to lead the Elderly Care Team alongside a Team Lead Occupational Therapist.

Responsibilities

To manage a caseload of patients with routine and complex needs across all the Elderly Care wards including an acute Care of the Elderly ward.

To actively participate in the weekend and on call rota.

Take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of team colleagues including students and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

As team leader, be responsible for operational management and participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Physiotherapy services, especially in regard to clinical governance within the Elderly Care team, and for defined projects.

To provide full and flexible leadership across the whole Acute Therapy Service.

To work collaboratively with the Discharge Team and community-based services to facilitate timely discharge.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have substantial post-graduation experience, including significant Band 6 NHS experience and relevant NHS experience.

InterviewInterview date: to be confirmed (TBC).

About Croydon Health Services NHS TrustCroydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics across Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1 August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Approximately 4,100 staff provide services for a population of more than 360,000 people with a diverse community.

Our main hospital site is Croydon University Hospital. We also provide more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people\''s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across Croydon, and our Children\''s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them needing to come to hospital.

We support innovation and transformation in our services to deliver high-quality care. Croydon Health Services places strong emphasis on education and training and offers access to a range of core skills training and professional development.

How to apply / Contact for informal enquiriesFor further details or informal visits, please contact: Sarah Vernon, Operational Clinical Lead Acute Therapy and Discharge Team. Email: sarah.vernon@nhs.net; Tel: 07773 978 373 or 020 8401 3000 Ext 4259.

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