Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Stroke services

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a forward thinking, passionate individual with proven experience within Stroke services suitable for a band 7 physiotherapist to join our in-patient Stroke services here at Salford Care Organisation. The role will contribute to both Hyper-Acute Stroke assessments unit and the Acute Stroke rehabilitation unit. You would be working alongside a fellow band 7 Physiotherapist and 2 band 7 Occupational Therapists managing a large team of Occupational Therapists and physiotherapists from band 3 to band 6 level. Salford.

Main duties of the job

  • To take a lead role in the advanced assessment and treatment of stroke patients, who may have complex and /or chronic presentation.
  • To determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
  • To lead assessment, liaison, and decision-making processes on behalf of the MDT for patients referred to the service.
  • To undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professional standard using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience.
  • To plan, coordinate and evaluate the Physiotherapy Service in own work area provided to Stroke in-patients on a day-to-day basis, and to cover for any other area with this specific caseload as necessary.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) brings together staff and services from Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust (SRFT) and The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (PAT). Our dedicated team of around 20,000 staff - our NCA Family - provide a range of community and hospital services to over one million people across Bury, Oldham, Rochdale and Salford, as well as providing more specialist care services to patients across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Date posted

30 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-P542-23

Job locations

Salford Care Organsiation

Stott lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSC Physiotherapy Degree
  • HCPC registered
  • Significant evidence of post registration development in Stroke related services

Desirable

  • Post Graduate study in Stroke related topics
  • Evidence of involvement in Stroke related research

Knowledge

Essential

  • Advanced assessment and treatment of Stroke related conditions
  • Evidence of strong MDT working
  • Understanding of SNAP
  • Evidence of continued Stroke relevant CPD
  • Strong evidence of supervision / competent clinical educator
  • Evidence of quality improvement work or Service development

Desirable

  • Sound evidence of awareness of IST and leading on staff development
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSC Physiotherapy Degree
  • HCPC registered
  • Significant evidence of post registration development in Stroke related services

Desirable

  • Post Graduate study in Stroke related topics
  • Evidence of involvement in Stroke related research

Knowledge

Essential

  • Advanced assessment and treatment of Stroke related conditions
  • Evidence of strong MDT working
  • Understanding of SNAP
  • Evidence of continued Stroke relevant CPD
  • Strong evidence of supervision / competent clinical educator
  • Evidence of quality improvement work or Service development

Desirable

  • Sound evidence of awareness of IST and leading on staff development

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Care Organsiation

Stott lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Care Organsiation

Stott lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Professional Lead for Physiotherapy

Becky Wilkinson

becky.wilkinson@nca.nhs.uk

01612065334

Date posted

30 November 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-SCO-P542-23

Job locations

Salford Care Organsiation

Stott lane

Salford

M6 8HD


Supporting documents

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