Physiotherapist Clinical Specialist for Stroke

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke to our community stroke service, you will be based in the east of the county but will have a foundation trust wide remit alongside the other clinical specialist physiotherapist in the west of the county.

The successful candidate will provide specialist physiotherapy clinical leadership for the development of integrated rehabilitation pathways for stroke and brain injury, in line with recognised best practice and the evidence base, and in conjunction with Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapists for Stroke, Adult Rehabilitation Clinical Lead/ Professional Leads and Stroke Service managers.

Main duties of the job

Our multi-disciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, and Rehabilitation Assistants collaborates seamlessly to support patients along the stroke pathway, making a meaningful difference in their lives. If you're motivated and eager to contribute your expertise, we invite you to be a part of our team and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

To provide specialist physiotherapy clinical leadership for the development of integrated rehabilitation pathways for stroke and brain injury, in line with recognised best practice and the evidence base, and in conjunction with Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapists for Stroke, Adult Rehabilitation Clinical Lead/ Professional Leads and Stroke Service managers.

The post will be approximately fifty percent clinical caseload, with the post holder carrying a specialist clinical caseload at their base location as member of a specialist multidisciplinary stroke team. The clinical specialist responsibilities will have a Foundation Trust wide remit ensuring that service developments are in line with national and local directives.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic 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 to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!