Job summary
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to join the Stroke and Neurological Therapy Team at Good Hope Hospital as a permanent Band 6 Physiotherapist.
Based within the acute team, you will work across the Acute Stroke Unit, Stroke at the Front Door, and contribute to providing high quality rehabilitation for a diverse range of neurological presentations throughout the hospital.
You will join an established, supportive and well respected multidisciplinary team, with excellent opportunities for development in clinical skills, leadership, education and service improvement.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist who is:
*HCPC registered
*Experienced in stroke and neurology within the NHS, with the skills required for a senior clinical role
*Passionate about working with people living with neurological conditions
*Able to demonstrate strong time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
*A committed team player with a positive, patient centred approach to care
You will be expected to participate in seven day working rota, alongside supporting the respiratory on-call service for which ongoing training will be provided.
If you are seeking to develop your career within a dynamic and forward thinking stroke and neurology service, we would love to hear from you.
There may also be an additional part time temporary post available.
Main duties of the job
-To deliver a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and intervention to patients within the stroke and neurological population. This will include the use of specialist handling skills, evidence based practice, and the effective progression of rehabilitation in line with individual patients' needs and person centred goals.
-Demonstrate strong diagnostic skills in symptoms of neurological injury and will apply effective management from presentation through to discharge.
-Work autonomously while contributing collaboratively to the multidisciplinary team. Be responsible for managing own caseload, including patients with complex physical, psychological, and cognitive presentations.
-Work closely with colleagues from a variety of teams to support the daily running of the service, balancing clinical demands with organisational priorities. They will partake in service development and quality improvement.
-The role includes providing support, mentorship, leadership, and specialist advice to staff members, students, and other professionals. This will include tailored supervision and teaching as required.
-At times, the post holder will take on delegated managerial responsibilities and may be required to deputise for senior team members, including aspects of day to day operational management.
-Participate in seven day working, extended hours, and the physiotherapy respiratory overnight on call service. Ongoing training and competency development will be provided as required.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy.
- Registered with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
- A levels or equivalent qualification.
- Good standard of general education including GCSE Maths and English grade C and above.
- Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical speciality.
Desirable
- Member of specialist interest group.
- Attendance at Clinical Educators course.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates clinical experience enabling the post holder to manage a caseload of patients within this speciality / within the NHS with experience of elderly and frail elderly, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Experience of working on a physiotherapy on-call service.
- Experience of working with student physiotherapists and assistants.
- An ability to analyse clinical and non-clinical complex facts and situations, which require the interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
- An ability to plan, organise, formulate and adjust complex plans.
- An ability to supervise and delegate work to physiotherapists, assistants and students.
Desirable
- It is desirable that the candidate will have had some experience within speciality area.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- An ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information.
- An ability to empathise and reassure.
- An ability to persuade, motivate and negotiate.
- An ability to communicate where there are barriers to understanding.
- An ability to contribute to the clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants.
Desirable
- Demonstrate an interest in promoting physiotherapy to health professionals and other agencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy.
- Registered with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC).
- A levels or equivalent qualification.
- Good standard of general education including GCSE Maths and English grade C and above.
- Evidence of CPD including recent post graduate training relevant to clinical speciality.
Desirable
- Member of specialist interest group.
- Attendance at Clinical Educators course.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates clinical experience enabling the post holder to manage a caseload of patients within this speciality / within the NHS with experience of elderly and frail elderly, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.
- Experience of working on a physiotherapy on-call service.
- Experience of working with student physiotherapists and assistants.
- An ability to analyse clinical and non-clinical complex facts and situations, which require the interpretation and comparison of a range of options.
- An ability to plan, organise, formulate and adjust complex plans.
- An ability to supervise and delegate work to physiotherapists, assistants and students.
Desirable
- It is desirable that the candidate will have had some experience within speciality area.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- An ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information.
- An ability to empathise and reassure.
- An ability to persuade, motivate and negotiate.
- An ability to communicate where there are barriers to understanding.
- An ability to contribute to the clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants.
Desirable
- Demonstrate an interest in promoting physiotherapy to health professionals and other agencies.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
