Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced band 6 therapist to join the North Lincolnshire community Stroke and Neurology Team on a permanent basis. The primary role for the post holder will be to provide assessment, intervention, rehabilitation and equipment provision for patients following stroke or who have a neurological condition.
The post holder will also support in facilitation of discharge from residential settings and general community work as capacity allows. The post holder will work closely with the MDT, external partners within local authorities. The role will offer specialist advice and support from therapies of other professions including support staff following a robust induction process.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work as part of a team, demonstrate leadership skills and have experience of supervising staff/students. You should have a range of post-registration experience, have strong communication skills and flexibility. Good organisational skills and time management skills are all essential for this role.
You will be based in Brigg, North Lincolnshire and will be working alongside fellow therapists, social care staff and nursing staff. We place significant value in empowering and investing in staff and offer robust in-service training, supervision and development opportunities.
- Perform advanced Therapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions.
- Use advanced clinical reasoning skills to develop and deliver individualised recommendations including prescription of equipment and minor or major adaptations; moving and handling assessment, rehabilitation, referral on to other agencies where appropriate.
- Responsible for managing own caseload and a defined area of the service, working without direct supervision.
- Supervise, educate and assess Therapy students and assistants and provide specialised advice to other health care professionals in the specific clinical area.
About us
We're a large organisation with three hospitals located in Scunthorpe, Grimsby and Goole. We also provide community services in North Lincolnshire. Our 6,500 members of staff care for and support a population of more than 400,000 people.
We encourage all our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' so we can deliver excellent care to our patients. We ask staff to live our values; kindness, courage and respect.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. You could be one of them.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://joinnlag.co.uk/
Should we receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, the advert may be closed earlier than stated. To view a full job description and person specification please see attachments on this advert.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- oState Registered
- oPost graduate training across a range of specialised clinical areas.
- oClinical Educator Qualification from recognised educational establishment
- Current/valid UK driving license or equivalent
Desirable
Occupational Experience
Essential
- oDocumented evidence of CPD.
- oCompletion of preceptor ship which should be in the physical field.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- oState Registered
- oPost graduate training across a range of specialised clinical areas.
- oClinical Educator Qualification from recognised educational establishment
- Current/valid UK driving license or equivalent
Desirable
Occupational Experience
Essential
- oDocumented evidence of CPD.
- oCompletion of preceptor ship which should be in the physical field.
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).
