Job summary
We now have opportunities for dynamic, motivated and experienced individuals to join our Stroke and ABI ESD service.
This innovative service delivers intensive rehabilitation within patients' homes using state-of-the-art mobile technology, ensuring patients are kept at the centre of all decisions, goals, intervention and discharge plans.
The team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists and Rehabilitation Assistants jointly providing seamless services to patients within their homes and along the whole stroke pathway.
To support this service, we require a part time (22.5 hour) Physiotherapist to work as part of the team and contribute to the efficient countywide service.
Secondment options considered- if you wish to look at a this option please ensure you have your line managers approval for this.
Main duties of the job
Our service provides Early Supported Discharge (ESD) for both Stroke and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) patients across Somerset as well as specialist inpatient and ongoing community stroke rehabilitation.
This role requires you to use specialised skills to provide assessment and treatment of acutely and chronically ill stroke patients, taking account of other pathologies and associated complex needs.
You'll be working within the rehabilitation and community setting whilst providing a high standard therapy service to all referred patients.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached full job description for further information.
The therapy service provides intensive stroke rehabilitation to patients on the ward on our stroke rehabilitation units and also in the community on our early supported discharge service. This allows patients in their own homes to access the early intensive therapy they may need on discharge from hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached full job description for further information.
The therapy service provides intensive stroke rehabilitation to patients on the ward on our stroke rehabilitation units and also in the community on our early supported discharge service. This allows patients in their own homes to access the early intensive therapy they may need on discharge from hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Post graduate accredited course in Stroke rehabilitation Care of the Elderly and/or
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- proven post graduate experience with extensive clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of a wide range of clinical rehabilitation areas of practice to include Stroke, elderly patients with complex multipathology, neurological, orthopaedics etc
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in a Community Hospital setting
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Post graduate accredited course in Stroke rehabilitation Care of the Elderly and/or
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- proven post graduate experience with extensive clinical experience relevant to the post.
- Experience of a wide range of clinical rehabilitation areas of practice to include Stroke, elderly patients with complex multipathology, neurological, orthopaedics etc
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in a Community Hospital setting
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).
