Job summary
We are looking for a Stroke Physiotherapist to join our therapy team.
This is a full-time post, working 30.5 hours per week.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the therapy seven-day working rota on a 1:6 basis, with compensatory rest days provided in the following week, as well as contribute to the on-call service.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with stroke patients and will be involved in providing physiotherapy to inpatients as well as supporting outpatient clinics in close collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
We offer training opportunities to help you develop your specialist skills in line with your Personal Development Review, as well as leadership training opportunities and access to externally funded courses.
Main duties of the job
The stroke team is friendly and dynamic, that always strives to provide the highest quality of therapeutic intervention to their patients.
The team are currently working towards regaining their team's 'A' rated status on national SSNAP targets (at present we are rate a "C" with the new metrics) and success in integrated working on Stroke patient pathways to achieve CQUIN targets.
We are focussed on delivery high quality and effective therapeutic intervention to the Stroke population at Watford General and look to do so via both group and personalised interventions.
The team is supported by two band 7 Physiotherapists, alongside other static band 6 stroke Physiotherapists and so teaching, peer support and development are readily available. The team work very closely with their OT colleagues taking a collaborative approach as well as having strong links to the wider MDT.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will need to be confident in managing stroke patients in an acute setting.
Therapeutic intervention will be carried out either via independent sessions, joint sessions within therapy/ MDT or in a group setting depending on the patients needs.
Applicants will need to be confident in their ability to work collaboratively within therapy services and amongst the wider MDT team.
The post holder would also have a role in supporting the service training programme for developing competence of staff in managing acute stroke patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will need to be confident in managing stroke patients in an acute setting.
Therapeutic intervention will be carried out either via independent sessions, joint sessions within therapy/ MDT or in a group setting depending on the patients needs.
Applicants will need to be confident in their ability to work collaboratively within therapy services and amongst the wider MDT team.
The post holder would also have a role in supporting the service training programme for developing competence of staff in managing acute stroke patients.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised by Health Care Professionals Council.
- Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development of expanded specialist skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at post graduate courses in relevant fields.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Understanding of Physiotherapy structure in NHS.
- Standards - Health Care Professions Council/ Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Local.
- Policies and Procedures (local e.g. Health and Safety).
- Ability to search and review evidence base.
- Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service.
- Evidence of written projects/audit.
Experience:
Essential
- Clinical problem-solving ability.
- NHS experience.
- Skill in physiotherapeutic techniques.
- Highly developed physical skills, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
- Willing to participate in emergency/on call duties.
- Ability to assess patient conditions establish a diagnosis and formulate a specialised treatment plan, from a range of modalities.
Desirable
- Experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a broad rotational post.
- Acute/Community.
- Respiratory on-call/emergency experience.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised by Health Care Professionals Council.
- Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development of expanded specialist skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at post graduate courses in relevant fields.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Understanding of Physiotherapy structure in NHS.
- Standards - Health Care Professions Council/ Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Local.
- Policies and Procedures (local e.g. Health and Safety).
- Ability to search and review evidence base.
- Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service.
- Evidence of written projects/audit.
Experience:
Essential
- Clinical problem-solving ability.
- NHS experience.
- Skill in physiotherapeutic techniques.
- Highly developed physical skills, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
- Willing to participate in emergency/on call duties.
- Ability to assess patient conditions establish a diagnosis and formulate a specialised treatment plan, from a range of modalities.
Desirable
- Experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a broad rotational post.
- Acute/Community.
- Respiratory on-call/emergency experience.
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).
