Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and skilled Physiotherapist to join the Integrated Community Stroke and Neuro Rehab team, within the Therapies Directorate at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. If you are passionate about rehabilitation of stroke & neurorehabilitation patients, we are looking for you to become a valued member of our team.
The Band 5-6 development post will enable you to enhance your stroke and neurorehabilitation skills, as well as take up opportunities to develop as a Band 6. This will include the supervision of others, such as students and assistants, providing training and engaging in service development.
The team is a large integrated community team, consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Psychologists, and Integrated Therapy Assistants, working with patients in their own homes and some community clinics.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to rotate between the Stroke, Neurorehabilitation & Acute Brain Injury pathways with the option for flexible working.
Main duties of the job
The variety of Stroke and Neuro patients that we come across on a daily basis will allow you to extend your clinical knowledge and clinical reasoning in this field of practice.
Working within the service requires you to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and forward thinking. The ability to work within a fast paced and pressured environment is essential, along with having excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate must have a passion for learning, while demonstrating high levels of drive to improve their own skills and knowledge. You must also be patient-centred in your approach to your clinical practice.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Community Physiotherapist you will be responsible for the assessment, treatment planning and rehabilitation of patients who have been diagnosed with a neurological disability or have survived a stroke.
You will be responsible for supporting the discharge planning process of such patients, via liaison with the multi-disciplinary team on the acute stroke unit to ensure discharges are timely and effective for patients.
You will be provided with the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and also to engage in, or lead, any service development projects with completion of your B6 competencies.
Candidates should be willing to support other team members in their development, including therapy assistants and students. This will include active participation in clinical supervision sessions and an in-service training rota.
We are looking to employ a candidate for full time or part time hours, with flexible working as an option. You may be required you to work weekends on a rota basis in the future, with current working hours being Monday-Friday.
We will offer the following support:
- Professional support will be provided by the Clinical Lead Therapist as well as the opportunity to engage in regular peer-supervision with other team members.
- Protected CPD time.
- An individualised Job Plan which includes protected service development / audit time and regular Clinical Supervision.
- Opportunity to contribute to wider departmental developments via Working Party groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Community Physiotherapist you will be responsible for the assessment, treatment planning and rehabilitation of patients who have been diagnosed with a neurological disability or have survived a stroke.
You will be responsible for supporting the discharge planning process of such patients, via liaison with the multi-disciplinary team on the acute stroke unit to ensure discharges are timely and effective for patients.
You will be provided with the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and also to engage in, or lead, any service development projects with completion of your B6 competencies.
Candidates should be willing to support other team members in their development, including therapy assistants and students. This will include active participation in clinical supervision sessions and an in-service training rota.
We are looking to employ a candidate for full time or part time hours, with flexible working as an option. You may be required you to work weekends on a rota basis in the future, with current working hours being Monday-Friday.
We will offer the following support:
- Professional support will be provided by the Clinical Lead Therapist as well as the opportunity to engage in regular peer-supervision with other team members.
- Protected CPD time.
- An individualised Job Plan which includes protected service development / audit time and regular Clinical Supervision.
- Opportunity to contribute to wider departmental developments via Working Party groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Experience in Stroke & Neurorehabilitation
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice
- Knowledge of NHS systems
- 12 months qualified experience
- Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, eligibility criteria/policies and procedures
- Previous use of computer based data collection system
Skills
Essential
- Portfolio of documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Able to relate theory to clinical situations
- Able to plan and conduct assessment and intervention
- Ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- An awareness of current NHS trends which influence service provision
- Evidence of mentoring/supervising junior staff
- Involvement in audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Experience in Stroke & Neurorehabilitation
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice
- Knowledge of NHS systems
- 12 months qualified experience
- Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, eligibility criteria/policies and procedures
- Previous use of computer based data collection system
Skills
Essential
- Portfolio of documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development
- Able to relate theory to clinical situations
- Able to plan and conduct assessment and intervention
- Ability to identify priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to work alone as well as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- An awareness of current NHS trends which influence service provision
- Evidence of mentoring/supervising junior staff
- Involvement in audit
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).
