Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated experienced physiotherapists to work as key members of our inpatient stroke therapy team at Kings Mill Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a time where we are expanding our therapy workforce, with a commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for patients recovering from stroke across mid Nottinghamshire.
Working alongside specialist clinicians, as part of the dedicated MDT across a diversity of patient profile with hyper acute, acute and rehabilitation needs.
Our facility at Kings Mill Hospital provides a superb environment to facilitate this, with a purpose built therapy gym and unit dedicated to stroke.
The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a passion for stroke rehabilitation with extensive experience and high level of skill in order to effectively assess and treat this complex client group, from hyper acute through to rehab/recovery.
You will need to be enthusiastic, highly motivated and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and an ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary working team.
Main duties of the job
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last five years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached
Job description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- An advanced level of knowledge and skill of clinical and professional practice in neurological conditions including stroke
- Familiarity with evidence-based research that underpins the clinical and professional practice in neurological conditions and Knowledge and Skills Framework for practice development in Neurology
- Listening skills
- Supervisory skills
- Leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons) or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- ACPIN membership
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Introductory Bobath Course
- Evidence of post-graduate courses relevant to physiotherapy skills in Neurology
- Undergraduate Clinical Educator Course
- Leadership training
Desirable
- Basic Bobath Course (In-depth 3 week course at MSc Level) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial postgraduate clinical experience with most recent experience in Stroke/Neurology
- Experience of supervision of undergraduate students
- Experienced member of Physiotherapy 'on-call' service
Contractual
Essential
- Ability to work over 7 day rota
- Participation in Physiotherapy 'on-call' service
- Ability to travel between sites as required
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- An advanced level of knowledge and skill of clinical and professional practice in neurological conditions including stroke
- Familiarity with evidence-based research that underpins the clinical and professional practice in neurological conditions and Knowledge and Skills Framework for practice development in Neurology
- Listening skills
- Supervisory skills
- Leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons) or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- ACPIN membership
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of CPD
- Introductory Bobath Course
- Evidence of post-graduate courses relevant to physiotherapy skills in Neurology
- Undergraduate Clinical Educator Course
- Leadership training
Desirable
- Basic Bobath Course (In-depth 3 week course at MSc Level) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Substantial postgraduate clinical experience with most recent experience in Stroke/Neurology
- Experience of supervision of undergraduate students
- Experienced member of Physiotherapy 'on-call' service
Contractual
Essential
- Ability to work over 7 day rota
- Participation in Physiotherapy 'on-call' service
- Ability to travel between sites as required
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
