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University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Senior Physiotherapist

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Job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and forward thinking senior physiotherapist who is interested in developing their specialised rehabilitation skills both within the acute setting (stroke unit) and within the outreach service providing Therapy Enhanced Discharge (TED) covering the specialties of stroke, neurology and trauma & orthopaedic. We were the first therapy team in the country to establish the enhanced early supported discharge service that provides high intensity therapy and care in the community which supports more timely discharges from the acute hospital setting. We are now expanding our community pathway to Therapy Enhanced Discharge (TED) and are able to accommodate and support even more patients. This post is based at Royal Stoke Hospital but supports our community services and is expected to provide therapy reviews in the community.

Interdisciplinary working and patient centred care is fundamental to our practice, to enable patients to achieve their optimal level of independence.

You will be an integral part of our innovative and friendly team working with patients following specialised care; the integrated therapy team covers a 7 day working week from 07.30 until 20.00 (long day working).

Driving license and access to car are essential for this post, as travel in the community will be required.

If you would like to join our friendly and committed stroke team we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will require excellent interpersonal skills to enable you to work closely with a range of staff from various professional backgrounds. You will provide early rehabilitation for specialised patients (stroke, trauma & neurology), setting goals & treatment plans to be followed by the interdisciplinary team. You will also be promoting a seamless transition from the acute hospital to the home environment whilst continuing to work towards patient's rehabilitation goals in their own home or normal place of residence. The ability to develop & sustain good working relationships with colleagues & peers is essential. You must demonstrate an empathetic approach and be responsive to patient needs and be flexible in your approach to work and adaptable in carrying out your tasks, managing your own workload & working unsupervised. You will be required to take charge of the therapy team on some shifts.

o To provide specialist therapy skills to the therapy team within the Hyper Acute and Acute Stroke Unit based Royal Stoke University Hospital and Therapy Enhanced Discharge (TED).

o To assess and treat own caseload, which may include complex presentations and to maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.

o To assess and manage referrals to the TED service. May involve making autonomous decisions regarding accepting patients and organisation of caseload.

o To assist senior staff in the education and supervision of junior colleagues, assistants and students.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Details

Date posted

09 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-5419939-A

Job locations

Royal Stoke / Community

Newcastle Road

Stoke -on-trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Panagiotis Stergiou (see contact details)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Panagiotis Stergiou (see contact details)

Person Specification

Qualifications or their equivalent

Essential

  • o Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • o HCPC registration
  • o Current driving licence and use of car for work

Desirable

  • o Additional post-graduate training relevant to the post eg moving & handling, clinical skills training
  • o Clinical educator

Experience

Essential

  • o Ability to carry own caseload specific to area
  • o Evidence of supervisory experience
  • o Experience as a band 5 in relevant clinical area
  • o Ability to communicate effectively and build effective working relationships

Desirable

  • o Ability to participate in an evaluate service delivery through research, audit and outcome measures
  • o Experience of clinical experience and competence in Neurology/Stroke
  • o Experience of clinical experience and competence working in Trauma

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • o Evidence of continuing professional development
  • o Computer literacy skills, experience of IT
  • o Evidenced based knowledge and understanding of Therapy standards and treatment approaches

Desirable

  • o Evidence of participating in Clinical Audit
  • o Proven ability of complex case management
Person Specification

Qualifications or their equivalent

Essential

  • o Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
  • o HCPC registration
  • o Current driving licence and use of car for work

Desirable

  • o Additional post-graduate training relevant to the post eg moving & handling, clinical skills training
  • o Clinical educator

Experience

Essential

  • o Ability to carry own caseload specific to area
  • o Evidence of supervisory experience
  • o Experience as a band 5 in relevant clinical area
  • o Ability to communicate effectively and build effective working relationships

Desirable

  • o Ability to participate in an evaluate service delivery through research, audit and outcome measures
  • o Experience of clinical experience and competence in Neurology/Stroke
  • o Experience of clinical experience and competence working in Trauma

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • o Evidence of continuing professional development
  • o Computer literacy skills, experience of IT
  • o Evidenced based knowledge and understanding of Therapy standards and treatment approaches

Desirable

  • o Evidence of participating in Clinical Audit
  • o Proven ability of complex case management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke / Community

Newcastle Road

Stoke -on-trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke / Community

Newcastle Road

Stoke -on-trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Team Manager

Panagiotis Stergiou

panagiotis.stergiou@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782671639

Details

Date posted

09 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

205-5419939-A

Job locations

Royal Stoke / Community

Newcastle Road

Stoke -on-trent

ST4 6QG


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