Physiotherapist
Posted 7 hours 36 minutes ago by Ackerman Pierce
£34 - £35 Hourly
Temporary
Not Specified
Healthcare & Medical Jobs
Lancashire, Bolton, United Kingdom, BL1 1
Job Description
Senior Physiotherapist - Independent Living Service Adult Social Care - Discharge to Assess at Home (DTAH) & Independent Living Service (ILS) A Council in Bolton is seeking an experienced Senior Physiotherapist to join their Independent Living Service team. This is a key role supporting residents to remain independent at home through rehabilitation, assessment, and partnership working across health and social care services.Main Duties:
- Provide clinical expertise and physiotherapy assessment within the Discharge to Assess at Home (DTAH) and Independent Living Service (ILS) pathways
- Support individuals to regain independence following hospital discharge through rehabilitation and mobility assessments
- Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Community Officers, hospitals, Bolton at Home, and other partner organisations
- Assess functional ability and recommend appropriate interventions, equipment, or adaptations to support independent living
- Contribute to telecare and sensory service pathways where required
- Manage and prioritise a complex caseload of community-based assessments and interventions
- Support service development and promote integrated working across health and social care services
- Provide advice, guidance, and support to colleagues within the multidisciplinary team
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Substantial post-qualification experience in community or rehabilitation settings
- Experience working with hospital discharge pathways or intermediate care services
- Strong knowledge of rehabilitation, mobility assessment, and promoting independence
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication, organisational, and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to travel and work flexibly when required