Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a passionate and enthusiastic Physiotherapist with experience in Stroke and Neurology to join our growing team as a Band 6.
Working as a Band 6 Physiotherapist in the SWBH Stroke and Neurology service you will have the opportunity to rotate across the acute ward, rehabilitation ward, Early Supported Discharge Team and Integrated Community Stroke Service to asses, treat and support patients during all stages of their rehabilitation journey.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to perform specialist physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse stroke & neurology presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and to develop and deliver a specialised individual treatment programme.
Please note that permanent, flexi and development options will be considered.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification.
Interested applicants are encouraged to make contact with us to arrange an opportunity to discuss the role and if able arrange a visit to view the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification.
Interested applicants are encouraged to make contact with us to arrange an opportunity to discuss the role and if able arrange a visit to view the service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient postgraduate experience to demonstrate ability to meet the personal specification and fulfil the job description, including experience within the specialist field of Stroke and Neurology.
- Experience of delegating to and supervising Physiotherapy/ Rehabilitation Assistants.
- Contribution to the clinical education of less experienced staff or undergraduate Physiotherapy students
- Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and the wider MDT.
Desirable
- Involvement in audit and research
- Experience using FES and Orthotics
- BBTA Normal Movement Module
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate special interest group
- UK drivers license
- CSP or similar registration
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient postgraduate experience to demonstrate ability to meet the personal specification and fulfil the job description, including experience within the specialist field of Stroke and Neurology.
- Experience of delegating to and supervising Physiotherapy/ Rehabilitation Assistants.
- Contribution to the clinical education of less experienced staff or undergraduate Physiotherapy students
- Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and the wider MDT.
Desirable
- Involvement in audit and research
- Experience using FES and Orthotics
- BBTA Normal Movement Module
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate special interest group
- UK drivers license
- CSP or similar registration
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).
