Job summary
Exciting opportunity to join the Stroke Team
The stroke rehab team are looking for a dynamic and resourceful physiotherapist to join them in a full time Band 6 position.
We are a supportive therapy team looking to recruit a physiotherapist with a broad range of experience, to join our team. The post will cover acute stroke and stroke rehabilitation.
You will require strong leadership skills and the ability to engage others, with a proactive approach to service development.
You will also demonstrate a strong commitment to a person centred approach in line with the Trust Values and Behaviours.
Main duties of the job
This role offers opportunities to develop clinically and managerially within a friendly and supportive environment. Training and clinical development opportunities are available, with support to attend recognised courses within the area of your rotation to support your development in addition to providing comprehensive in-service training and regular clinical supervision. We will also support the development of your skills in appraisal management and leadership skills with relevant courses.
Our Band 7 Team Leaders are highly experienced in their fields, providing support and training opportunities for personal development.You will supervise of students from University of Essex and University of Hertfordshire and the mentoring of Band 5 Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants.
Provide regular clinical supervision and joint working opportunities for band 5 and unqualified staff
You will be required to do on call and weekend working, for which we provide a comprehensive training package.
Be responsible for the planning and delivery of high quality Physiotherapy with a focus on assessment, rehabilitation and safe discharge of patients within your care
Attend multidisciplinary team meetings, and training sessions relevant to your role.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Physiotherapist - Stroke role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Physiotherapist - Stroke role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Equiv in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Relevant CPD
Desirable
- Clinical Educators Course
- Membership of SIG
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Varied rotational experience
- Experience working on a Stroke Unit
- Experience working as part of an MDT
- Minimum 1 year NHS experience
Desirable
- Supervision of students
- Supervision of new staff and support workers
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Competent IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Equiv in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Relevant CPD
Desirable
- Clinical Educators Course
- Membership of SIG
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Varied rotational experience
- Experience working on a Stroke Unit
- Experience working as part of an MDT
- Minimum 1 year NHS experience
Desirable
- Supervision of students
- Supervision of new staff and support workers
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Competent IT skills
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).
