Specialist Physiotherapist
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Job summary
Do you have apassion for stroke/brain injuryrehabilitation? Are you versatile and innovative? Are you looking for the opportunity to deepen your knowledge base and expand your skillset as part of a committed and driven team? If the answer is "Yes" to these questions then we want to hear more about you!
Due to additional funding within the team an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to be part of the Community Neurological Rehabilitation Team (CNRT) in Central Lancashire. We are a large, friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team consisting of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, neuro psychology and rehabilitation assistants. We provide high quality, patient centred rehabilitation to individuals with predominantly stroke and ABI diagnosis living within the Chorley, South Ribble and Greater Preston locality.
With 3 dynamic clinical lead therapists, we are proactive, open to new ideas and innovative in neuro rehabilitation practice. We utilise treatment options such as Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) and Saeboflex within therapy to optimise patient outcomes. The team is actively involved with the Lancashire & South Cumbria Integrated Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation Delivery Network, contributing towards regional service development projects. As part of this regional development we are currently working towards the implementation of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Stroke Service Specification.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual with recent experience of working within the NHS and within the clinical field of Stroke and/or Brain Injury. You will be responsible for the assessment, treatment planning and management of rehabilitation programmes for a wide variety of clinical presentations, working jointly alongside other disciplines. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you are able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
We understand the importance of development and wellbeing and so regular supervision by a highly experienced therapist will be provided to support your progress. We thoroughly encourage attendance at courses to widen personal knowledge base, and bring new skills to the team, in order to keep our approach fresh and current.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Details
Date posted
29 June 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
351-CEN295-SK-E
Job locations
Ribbleton Clinic
Preston
PR2 6HT
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ribbleton Clinic
Preston
PR2 6HT
Employer's website
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