Job summary
Are you ready for a new challenge? Are you a compassionate leader, enthusiastic, highly motivated and passionate about high quality care? If so then, a great opportunity has arisen for a proactive, enthusiastic and forward thinking Specialist Stroke Physiotherapist Therapist to join our community team!
We are looking for a Specialist Stroke Physiotherapist Therapist to provide community rehabilitation for adults with a stroke diagnosis, providing evidence based assessment and treatment, working alongside other members in the multi-disciplinary team to provide an effective and efficient rehabilitation service.
To provide specialist physiotherapy in an outpatient and domiciliary settings to patients with a variety of physical disorders following a stroke.
To provide specialist knowledge, training, advice and support to colleagues, patients and their carers about stroke recovery.
To provide leadership, training, supervision and appraisal for more junior staff.
To work collaboratively with the inpatient therapy services in Dudley to ensure a seamless transition of care. To be involved in evaluation and audits to help develop DRS and the physiotherapy provision in Dudley.
To be an independent practitioner managing a caseload of patients including those with complex needs, carrying out assessments, therapy, and evaluation of interventions.
Main duties of the job
To provide an effective and efficient physiotherapy service that strives to enhance the overall well-being and independence of individuals who have experienced a stroke, promoting their successful reintegration into their communities.
Responsibilities encompass delivering evidence-based assessments and treatments tailored to both groups and individuals as needed. Proficiency in specialist stroke handling skills is crucial, along with the development of therapy programs and the effective discharge planning of patients.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate experience
- Good IT training / knowledge
Desirable
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to travel to meet the needs of the job
- Able to carry out clinical assessments and treatments.
Kowledge and Training
Essential
- Good knowledge of the risk factors for a stroke.
- Post graduate experience and knowledge of working with stroke patients
- Good knowledge of current best practice of physiotherapy in stroke and clinical guidelines
- Experience of working in an MDT
Desirable
- Experience at a band 6 level.
- Experience of working in the community
- Supervision of junior staff.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at postgraduate level (minimum of 2 years)
- Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate students
- Experience of working in an MDT
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of supervising and appraising staff
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good presentation skills
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Representing the department or trust at a local /national level
Planning & organising
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities.
- Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential
- Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate experience
- Good IT training / knowledge
Desirable
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to travel to meet the needs of the job
- Able to carry out clinical assessments and treatments.
Kowledge and Training
Essential
- Good knowledge of the risk factors for a stroke.
- Post graduate experience and knowledge of working with stroke patients
- Good knowledge of current best practice of physiotherapy in stroke and clinical guidelines
- Experience of working in an MDT
Desirable
- Experience at a band 6 level.
- Experience of working in the community
- Supervision of junior staff.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience at postgraduate level (minimum of 2 years)
- Experience of teaching and supervising undergraduate students
- Experience of working in an MDT
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of supervising and appraising staff
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good presentation skills
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Representing the department or trust at a local /national level
Planning & organising
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities.
- Able to prioritise and work to deadlines
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).
