Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Physiotherapy Lead for Emergency Department Therapy Team
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We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and caring individual with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our Emergency Department Therapy Team.
The post holder will work alongside the band 8a Physiotherapist, as well as the Occupational Therapy band 7s, to lead and develop therapy services within the Emergency Department (ED) at University Hospital Lewisham. In addition the post holder will be required to support band 7 Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy colleagues within the team, with the service provision and development within the Emergency Department and wider physiotherapy service.
Role Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop therapy services within the Emergency Department
- Support band 7 Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy colleagues
- Provide clinical education to undergraduates
- Coordinate a rolling programme of audit and training within the pathway
- Develop practice within patient groups: Acute Medicine, Frailty, and Falls
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Requirements:
- Previous experience in working in an Emergency Department and or Same Day Emergency Care setting
- Experience with patients presenting with frailty
- Commitment to development
- Develop and maintain senior respiratory physiotherapy skills and competence
- Contribute to the on-call and emergency weekend respiratory and ED physiotherapy rota
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Zara Ewing
- Job title: Band 8a Inpatient Physiotherapy Lead
- Email address: zara.ewing@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 020 8333 3000
Zara Ewing, Inpatient Physiotherapy Lead, University Hospital Lewisham
020 8333 3000
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