3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
⢠The London Borough of Islington is seeking a Physiotherapist (SO2) to join the Integrated Discharge Service (IDS) team.
⢠This fast\-paced, frontline role supports residents being discharged from hospital over 7 days a week.
⢠The Physiotherapist will assess risks, design and deliver therapy interventions, and create personalised reablement plans to help residents maintain independence, recover safely, and achieve their outcomes.
⢠Flexible working between home and office is offered.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
⢠Screen referral documentation and support planning decisions for hospital discharge pathways.
⢠Conduct post\-discharge assessments in residentsâ homes, providing physiotherapy interventions to support recovery, independence, or prevent hospital readmission.
⢠Recommend and facilitate equipment provision, minor adaptations, and alternative strategies for daily living or manual handling.
⢠Design and implement Reablement Plans and Goals, using a strength\-based, outcome\-focused approach.
⢠Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including social workers, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
⢠Maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and council policies.
⢠Provide expert advice on rehabilitation and physiotherapy within hospital discharge pathways.
Skills/Experience:
⢠Qualified Physiotherapist with relevant UK registration.
⢠Experience in hospital discharge, reablement, or community physiotherapy.
⢠Ability to assess risks and plan personalised interventions.
⢠Strong knowledge of rehabilitation, strength\-based practice, and outcome\-focused care.
⢠Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
⢠Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and professionals.
⢠Knowledge of equipment provision, minor adaptations, and manual handling.
⢠Understanding of safeguarding, equality, and diversity in healthcare.
⢠Ability to work in a fast\-paced, dynamic environment.
Additional Information:
⢠Hours: 35 per week (MondayâFriday, 09:00â17:00.
⢠Location: 222 Upper Street, London.
⢠Flexible working across home and office settings.
⢠DBS clearance may be required.