Job summary
The Early Stroke Rehabilitation Team (ESRT) is a friendly, enthusiastic and supportive team who are passionate about delivering high quality patient-centred care.
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 6 physiotherapist to join the team on a fixed-term basis (12 months). You will work alongside a team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists , speech and language therapists, clinical neuropsychologist, stroke nurse and rehabilitation assistants.
The ESRT is based in Bletchley, Milton Keynes, you will be working in the community as part of the team providing holistic, goal orientated rehabilitation for people who have a new stroke.
Interested in this role? We would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
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Working as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Undertaking assessment and treatment of patients with stroke in a community setting
- Plan and implement a comprehensive programme of intervention for patients with stroke, including those with a complex presentation/multi-pathologies
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Work alongside our partners across the stroke pathway for example the Stroke Clinical Specialist, other community services, and the acute hospitals
About us
Milton Keynes Community Health Services is committed to providing quality health & social care services, tailored to the needs of individuals, public & private organizations, delivered close to home. Our services are designed to increase well being & provide opportunities for recovery. We want our employees to feel valued, challenged & supported.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and to be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care and that of rehabilitation assistants or students under your direct supervision.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation/multi-pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate assessment/diagnosis of their condition
To implement strategies to empower patients and families/carers to take a lead role in their rehabilitation andlong term management of their condition.
To formulate, deliver and evaluate individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of a variety treatment skills.
To work collaboratively as part of an inter-disciplinary approach within ESRT and Neuro Rehab Service by attending and contributing to multidisciplinary meetings, participation in patient discussions/treatment plans and discharge planning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and to be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care and that of rehabilitation assistants or students under your direct supervision.
To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation/multi-pathologies; use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate assessment/diagnosis of their condition
To implement strategies to empower patients and families/carers to take a lead role in their rehabilitation andlong term management of their condition.
To formulate, deliver and evaluate individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of a variety treatment skills.
To work collaboratively as part of an inter-disciplinary approach within ESRT and Neuro Rehab Service by attending and contributing to multidisciplinary meetings, participation in patient discussions/treatment plans and discharge planning.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- oFull & current UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oUK registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- oPhysiotherapy degree or equivalent Physiotherapy professional qualification
Desirable
- oEvidence of post registration CPD relevant to Neurology/ Stroke
- oMembership of ACPIN or other relevant specialist interest group
Previous experience
Essential
- oBroad base experience working as a physiotherapist in the NHS in a community or acute setting
- oExperience working within neurological conditions and/or stroke in a community or acute setting
- oExperience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- oAbility to plan, prioritise and manage own workload effectively
Desirable
- oUndertaken or participated in a service delivery project, quality improvement project or audit
- oExperience of being a student clinical educator
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills including good verbal communication skills in the English language
- oExperience with neurological assessment, treatment and use of outcome measures relevant to stroke
- oAbility to formulate clear problem lists, treatment plans and goals
- oConfident in IT skills, Microsoft Office and patient data recording systems
Desirable
- oExperience using SystmOne for patient records
- oPresentation skills
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- oSelf-motivated
- oPositive attitude to change and able to work flexibly
- oFull understanding and commitment to CNWL Values
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- oFull & current UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle.
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oUK registration with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- oPhysiotherapy degree or equivalent Physiotherapy professional qualification
Desirable
- oEvidence of post registration CPD relevant to Neurology/ Stroke
- oMembership of ACPIN or other relevant specialist interest group
Previous experience
Essential
- oBroad base experience working as a physiotherapist in the NHS in a community or acute setting
- oExperience working within neurological conditions and/or stroke in a community or acute setting
- oExperience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- oAbility to plan, prioritise and manage own workload effectively
Desirable
- oUndertaken or participated in a service delivery project, quality improvement project or audit
- oExperience of being a student clinical educator
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills including good verbal communication skills in the English language
- oExperience with neurological assessment, treatment and use of outcome measures relevant to stroke
- oAbility to formulate clear problem lists, treatment plans and goals
- oConfident in IT skills, Microsoft Office and patient data recording systems
Desirable
- oExperience using SystmOne for patient records
- oPresentation skills
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- oSelf-motivated
- oPositive attitude to change and able to work flexibly
- oFull understanding and commitment to CNWL Values
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).
