Physiotherapist London, England
Job description
New rate of pay of £18.95 per hour
Nightingale Hammerson is a leading specialist in the care of older people, supporting over 250 Residents from the Jewish community. We have two care homes- Nightingale House in Clapham and our newly opened home, Hammerson House, Wohl Campus in East Finchley. We provide residential, nursing, dementia, respite, and palliative care.
We understand the importance of personalised care that centralises the needs of the Resident, with an on-site therapy team, which includes a dietitian, and a wealth of activities for Residents to enjoy.
We are incredibly proud that Nightingale House is rated “Outstanding” and Hammerson House, Wohl Campus as “Good” in its first year of opening, by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
The Role
As Physiotherapist you will work (across both sites) with residents from initial assessment, to forming a relationship and performing a variety of treatment options and interventions. For 37.5 hours a week you will help our residents maintain function and rehabilitate where applicable.
What will your typical day involve?
- You will provide a wide variety of physiotherapy treatment such as pain management, electrotherapy, falls prevention, and both individual and group exercises to benefit our residents.
- You will assess and provide appropriate footwear for residents, helping with mobility, balance, and providing walking aids where necessary.
- Documenting and liaising with appropriate teams to keep advice and plans up to date.
- Taking an active role in the therapy team/department, (occupational therapy, physiotherapy and moving& handling advisor). This includes team meetings, joined up working, contributions towards a safe, clean, effective working environment.
Who are we looking for?
If you desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others, please keep reading ahead!
You are a State Registered Physiotherapist who has previously worked with older people.
You will be able to multi-task, completing duties promptly and in a timely manner. You will also have strong communication skills to effectively link residents, relatives, colleagues, and external agencies
What is in it for you?
- A friendly, supportive, team working environment
- Highly competitive rates of pay
- Training & development opportunities
- 25 days (plus bank holidays) annual leave, increasing over time
- Subsided children’s nursery
- A DBS (at no cost to yourself)
- Free uniform
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
For more information on our benefits, please click here.
Hours
Full Time – 37.5 hours a week on a rota
Salary Scale
Starting from £18.95 per hour depending on experience
Apply Now
If you meet the above requirements, we’d love to hear from you!
It’s also very important to us that as well meeting the job description, you can bring a wealth of experience and qualities that make you ideal for working with the elderly on a daily basis.
Safeguarding
Our positions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures which will be completed upon successful application. All applications will be dealt with on an individual basis in accordance with our policy and organisational requirements.
Sponsorship
The UK Government has added the role of Registered Nurse to the Skills Shortage List for a temporary period. Sadly, we have a waiting list for this, so we are not able to offer any sponsorship for this role at this time.
Diversity
We champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and residents we serve. You’ll find an inclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyone is driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
Closing Date
We need to close applications early, depending on the number of applications, so we recommend that you apply now.
No agencies please.
