Neurology and Stroke Physiotherapist - Community

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity to work as a band 6 Physiotherapist in the Community Integrated Neurology and Stroke Service (CINSS). This post is located in the Leicester City team based at Braunstone Health and Social Care Centre (BHSCC). Although the service requirement is for a B6, for the right candidate we would be happy to consider a B5 to B6 development post, expected to take 12 months to complete (for a full time post).

CINSS strives to provide specialist integrated care to patients in LLR. The successful candidate will join a specialist MDT comprising of Physios, OTs, Dieticians, a Neuropsychologist, a Rehabilitation Consultant and Generic TIs.

This post requires a dedicated autonomous physiotherapist with sound clinical experience in neurology and stroke rehabilitation. Previous community experience would also be advantageous. You will be required to manage a caseload in a busy and developing environment. Excellent organisational, communication & team working skills are required for this position, along with the ability to support & train other members of the team.

The base is at BHSCC, with regional bases in Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough & Melton Mowbray.

The post is for 37.5hrs per week but we will also consider part-time working hours.

The trust embraces agile working which enables employees to maximise their performance & productivity whilst maintaining a good work life balance.

For further information please contact - eric.mcvicar@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

To demonstrate the Trusts values in everything you do in the work environment.
To be responsible in the use and expenditure of the Trusts resources that you utilise.
Delivery of Effective Healthcare within the organisation.
Establishing Effective Leadership and Communication.
To maintain your learning and compliance with training requirements for your role.
Participate in supervision via agreed review and appraisal mechanisms.
It is mandatory for all professionally qualified staff and clinical support staff to actively participate in clinical supervision as an integral part of their professional development.
All records that the role is responsible for or modifies must be kept up to date and maintained in an accurate and diligent manner.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
To hold responsibility for own caseload, working without direct supervision.
Supervision is through regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review and case presentations.
Access to advice and support from a Band 7 is available as required.
Contribute to the supervision, education and assessment of the performance of PT students in accordance with University standards.
To take responsibility for the clinical supervision of less experienced physiotherapy staff and PT/generic assistants working with the post holder.
To participate in audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

18 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

002548

Job locations

Braunstone Health and Social Care Centre

Hockley Farm Road

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 1HN

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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.