Job summary
Part-time - 30 hours
BAND 6 Physiotherapist
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Physiotherapist to join our large established team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, support workers and Speech and Language therapists, working in our well established Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team who provide treatment to patients in their own homes following a stroke.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
You will demonstrate excellent communication, prioritisation and time management skills. This post will be suitable for a candidate who has a wide range of rotational experience, particularly in the clinical field of stroke.
You will join a supportive team. You will receive regular supervision, appraisal and be encouraged to be involved in service development, audit and research. You will be expected to support and supervise other staff as well as provide practice placements for students.
The successful candidate would need to be flexible in their working as the team help to support a weekend service on our acute stroke unit.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To be part of the Physiotherapy team serving the stroke early supported discharge team
- The base for the Early Supported Discharge team being at Leicester General Hospital and the Acute Stroke unit at Leicester General Hospital.
- To carry a clinical caseload: working to national and local guidelines and Service priorities with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
- To support the team leader and clinical specialist and operational functions of the team and supervise and team members.
- To promote independence and facilitate optimum function, working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge and skills in respiratory assessment and treatment as a physiotherapist.
Please see attached job description for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To be part of the Physiotherapy team serving the stroke early supported discharge team
- The base for the Early Supported Discharge team being at Leicester General Hospital and the Acute Stroke unit at Leicester General Hospital.
- To carry a clinical caseload: working to national and local guidelines and Service priorities with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
- To support the team leader and clinical specialist and operational functions of the team and supervise and team members.
- To promote independence and facilitate optimum function, working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge and skills in respiratory assessment and treatment as a physiotherapist.
Please see attached job description for more details.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
- Diploma/BSc Physiotherapy/Occupational therapy
Essential
Essential
- Interprofessional knowledge of Therapy in an acute area setting/stroke
essential
Essential
- Demonstrates effective commication
essential
Essential
- Experience of delegation and working with support staff
Desirable
essential
Essential
- Expresses enthusiasm for post - stroke/ESDS
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
Essential
Essential
- Diploma/BSc Physiotherapy/Occupational therapy
Essential
Essential
- Interprofessional knowledge of Therapy in an acute area setting/stroke
essential
Essential
- Demonstrates effective commication
essential
Essential
- Experience of delegation and working with support staff
Desirable
essential
Essential
- Expresses enthusiasm for post - stroke/ESDS
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).
