University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
Specialist Physiotherapist, Care of the Elderly
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Calling All Physiotherapists With a Passion For Frailty Care
With frailty and an ageing population at the forefront of service development across the NHS, there has never been a better time to join a specialty where you can make a real difference to patients' lives.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist with a passion for supporting older adults within an acute setting to join our dedicated Care of the Elderly Therapy Team.
Our Care Of The Elderly Service
Our Care Of The Elderly Service Covers Four Inpatient Wards, Providing Specialist Care For Older Adults With a Range Of Conditions, Including
- Delirium
- Falls
- Dementia
- Infections
The patients we support are often living with frailty and are at significant risk of deconditioning during their hospital stay. If you have broad inpatient experience and a particular interest in frailty management, rehabilitation, and preventing deconditioning, this could be the ideal role for you.
Responsibilities
As a Band 6 Physiotherapist joining the team, you will benefit from a two-week supernumerary induction period, giving you the opportunity to become familiar with the service, meet the wider team, and identify any development or training needs. We are committed to supporting your professional growth and helping you thrive in your new role.
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- To manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and / or complex needs, using evidence-based practice with client centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
- To support the learning and development of students and staff
- To develop enhanced clinical skills and knowledge in an area of interest linked with patient cohorts (e.g. cognition, specific clinical condition, prehabilitation / acute rehabilitation)
- To participate in 7-day working patterns as required
- To participate in the respiratory on-call service
About Us
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us for an informal discussion, a tour of our facilities, or the opportunity to meet members of our team.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
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We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Charis Davey
Job title: Clinical Service Manager
Email address: charis.davey@uhcw.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 02476965034
Alternatively, please contact the Clinical Team Leaders for further details:
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