Job summary
Are you a passionate, innovative and inspirational individual who is looking for a unique opportunity to support our community stroke patients to achieve their potential. The patients have all had an acute stroke and been recently discharged from the acute stroke unit. As part of the wider stroke neuro and amputee team you will assist patients to achieve their potential and return to living in the community.
What do we offer you in return?
- Investment in continuous professional development.
- Supervision
- Clinical skills training
- Clinical competencies
Main duties of the job
You will carry out planned programmes of health care, under the supervision and direction of the Therapists within the Community Neuro and Stroke Team. The role involves delivering therapy interventions to patients within Harrogate District Hospital. You will support our cohort of patients to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life. To work under the guidance of the senior staff within the team and actively participate in continuous professional development and service improvement.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Should you wish to apply for this position as a secondment you will need to seek permission from your current manager prior to applying**
For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, regarding the role, please contact Vicky Draper Team leader Community Stroke Team vicky.draper1@nhs.net 01423-557781 or Pam Bagot Principal Physiotherapist p.bagot1@nhs.net 07765898257
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Should you wish to apply for this position as a secondment you will need to seek permission from your current manager prior to applying**
For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, regarding the role, please contact Vicky Draper Team leader Community Stroke Team vicky.draper1@nhs.net 01423-557781 or Pam Bagot Principal Physiotherapist p.bagot1@nhs.net 07765898257
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Formal qualification relevant to post - foundation degree or equiv
- Evidence of practical training or experience in health and social care
- Evidence of competence of patient assessment skills
- Evidence of extended skills and competencies
- Experience of supervising others
- Competent IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of discharge processes
- Experience of working in the NHS
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Formal qualification relevant to post - foundation degree or equiv
- Evidence of practical training or experience in health and social care
- Evidence of competence of patient assessment skills
- Evidence of extended skills and competencies
- Experience of supervising others
- Competent IT skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of discharge processes
- Experience of working in the NHS
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community Stroke and Neuro Team
Knaresborough Road Health Centre
Harrogate
HG2 7LU
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
