Job summary
Community Stroke Rehabilitation are looking for a qualified
physiotherapist with experience in stroke rehabilitation to join our team.
The post will be based at the Chester le Street Hospital
site, treating patients in and around the Durham and North Durham area. The
successful candidate will work alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech and
Language Therapists and skilled associates to deliver innovative,
evidence-based stroke rehabilitation in patients own homes and out-patient
settings to optimise recovery.
This is a full time permanent post Monday to Friday
0830-1630.
The role is diverse and challenging and we are looking for
someone to join our friendly team and to meet the needs of patients and bring
ideas to the service regarding service delivery and development. This is an
exciting opportunity for a candidate to apply their skills in a flexible,
innovative manner and to create solutions to offer our patients an optimal
rehabilitation journey.
We would welcome an informal chat or visit from any
interested candidates.
If you feel you have the right skills and knowledge then we
would welcome an application.
Main duties of the job
The succesful candidate will be expected to deliver high
quality rehabilitation to stroke survivors throughout North Durham as part of a
multi- disciplinary team:
- Assess and review complex stroke survivors
- Work within current stroke guidelines
- Work flexibly within the role, expanding skills across
professions
-Manage own diary and caseload of patients and contributing
to the MDT
-Proactive in learning and development
-Lead or contribute to improvement, transformation and
innovation of services
-Contribute to a work environment that is marked by pride,
enthusiasm and collaboration
-Manage and/or contribute to financial performance and
target delivery
-Lead by action and inspire others acting as a role model
-Good communication skills
-Give and receive feedback in a constructive manner
-Be adaptable, work with integrity and be trustworthy
-Improve the health and well-being of all and service users
- Deliver supervision and training
- Embrace Trust Values
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder has lead responsibility in delivering the
following result areas
No Key Result
Area
1 Specialist
Clinical Practice:
1.1 Maintain
specialist clinical skills and provide expert advice in relation to identified
specialism
1.2 To
organise and prioritise own workload and to monitor those you clinically
supervise within a defined area
1.3 To
independently screen, prioritise and plan interventions for routine and urgent
referrals received within the specialist area
1.4 To use
sound clinical judgements to prioritise patients within a demanding and
unpredictable environment ensuring effective use of resources. To assist staff
under your supervision to prioritise their caseloads and advise them on
appropriate interventions in response to urgent/and or complex cases on a daily
basis
1.5 To
undertake holistic and comprehensive specialist assessments of patients
including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies that
change across the caseload. To utilise analytical and clinical reasoning skills
and manual assessment techniques to provide accurate diagnosis of their
condition, these skills may be advanced; interpret facts and select the
appropriate treatment and implement rehabilitation programmes
Manage crisis intervention within the community when role
demands
1.6 To assess
capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a
legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
1.7 To
maintain timely documentation of clinical records and audit the documentation
of supervisees, ensuring compliance with standards set down by the Trust, HCPC
and relevant professional bodies
1.8 Establish
and maintain empathetic relationships with patients and carers in order to
reassure, support and engage their involvement and co-operation in the
rehabilitation process and enable the giving and receiving of sensitive, often
highly emotional information.
1.9 To
effectively communicate complex and often highly sensitive and emotional
information regarding diagnosis, rehabilitation aims and expected outcomes of
treatment to patients and carers in a manner they will understand. This will involve using a range of verbal,
written and demonstration techniques to overcome any barriers to understanding
caused by physical disability (e.g., stroke) sensory impairment (e.g.,
deafness), cognitive impairment (e.g., confusion) or emotional factors
2 Leader
of Clinical Practice:
2.1 To
communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation
potential and to ensure understanding of their condition
2.2 To liaise
with, refer to and advise the multidisciplinary team and other professionals in
regard to the management and discharge of patients in your care.
To take delegated responsibility from more senior therapist
in managing patients with particular conditions and be responsible for
providing comprehensive physiotherapy
assessment and treatment for patients with these conditions in a designated
specialism
2.3 To take
delegated responsibility from more senior therapist in managing patients with
particular conditions and be responsible for providing comprehensive therapy assessment and
treatment for patients with these conditions in a designated specialism
2.4 To be
professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work, including
management of patients in your care
2.5 To
communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and
therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary
service
2.6 To
participate in the clinical governance procedures including the prompt
recording and reporting of incidents, equipment defects and first line
management of informal complaints
2.7 To
deputise for the Band 7 clinical lead therapist in terms of operational issues
when asked to do so
3 Manager
of Resources:
3.1 Plans and
implements a team profile and participates in the recruitment, selection,
induction and retention of staff. Ensure
that appropriate skill mix is maintained and skills are developed effectively
in line with the changing patient/client needs.
3.2 Appraise
and develop clinical activities within the team through monitoring and
reviewing both individual and team performance, addressing performance
capability issues where necessary.
3.3 To
contribute towards the provision of flexible and timely services
3.4 To
formally supervise lesser experienced staff, and assistants to whom you
allocate clinical and non-clinical tasks ensuring their input is within the
remit of their role and competencies, and to be responsible for the safe use of
equipment as used by self, assistants and students.
3.5 To be
actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the
use of the department
4 Professional
Development
4.1 To be
responsible for your own Continuous Professional Development evidenced by
attendance at relevant courses (in-service and external), achievement of
appraisal objectives and maintenance of a professional portfolio, which
includes reflective practice
To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal
Development Plan as both appraiser and appraisee
4.2 To be an
active member of the in-service training programme, including attendance and
participation in the provision of training to staff; attendance at training
sessions in house, external courses, and practising reflective practice
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and
current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit,
research and outcome measures, either individually or with colleagues, clinical
lead or manager
4.3 To
participate in clinical supervision.
4.4 To
contribute in identifying own development needs on an annual basis in line with
the Trusts appraisal scheme.
4.5 To develop
a self awareness of interpersonal skills in relation to cultural values and
beliefs of others.
4.6 To
maintain own registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and
adhere to codes of conduct as set by the HCPC and relevant professional body.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder has lead responsibility in delivering the
following result areas
No Key Result
Area
1 Specialist
Clinical Practice:
1.1 Maintain
specialist clinical skills and provide expert advice in relation to identified
specialism
1.2 To
organise and prioritise own workload and to monitor those you clinically
supervise within a defined area
1.3 To
independently screen, prioritise and plan interventions for routine and urgent
referrals received within the specialist area
1.4 To use
sound clinical judgements to prioritise patients within a demanding and
unpredictable environment ensuring effective use of resources. To assist staff
under your supervision to prioritise their caseloads and advise them on
appropriate interventions in response to urgent/and or complex cases on a daily
basis
1.5 To
undertake holistic and comprehensive specialist assessments of patients
including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies that
change across the caseload. To utilise analytical and clinical reasoning skills
and manual assessment techniques to provide accurate diagnosis of their
condition, these skills may be advanced; interpret facts and select the
appropriate treatment and implement rehabilitation programmes
Manage crisis intervention within the community when role
demands
1.6 To assess
capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a
legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
1.7 To
maintain timely documentation of clinical records and audit the documentation
of supervisees, ensuring compliance with standards set down by the Trust, HCPC
and relevant professional bodies
1.8 Establish
and maintain empathetic relationships with patients and carers in order to
reassure, support and engage their involvement and co-operation in the
rehabilitation process and enable the giving and receiving of sensitive, often
highly emotional information.
1.9 To
effectively communicate complex and often highly sensitive and emotional
information regarding diagnosis, rehabilitation aims and expected outcomes of
treatment to patients and carers in a manner they will understand. This will involve using a range of verbal,
written and demonstration techniques to overcome any barriers to understanding
caused by physical disability (e.g., stroke) sensory impairment (e.g.,
deafness), cognitive impairment (e.g., confusion) or emotional factors
2 Leader
of Clinical Practice:
2.1 To
communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation
potential and to ensure understanding of their condition
2.2 To liaise
with, refer to and advise the multidisciplinary team and other professionals in
regard to the management and discharge of patients in your care.
To take delegated responsibility from more senior therapist
in managing patients with particular conditions and be responsible for
providing comprehensive physiotherapy
assessment and treatment for patients with these conditions in a designated
specialism
2.3 To take
delegated responsibility from more senior therapist in managing patients with
particular conditions and be responsible for providing comprehensive therapy assessment and
treatment for patients with these conditions in a designated specialism
2.4 To be
professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work, including
management of patients in your care
2.5 To
communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and
therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary
service
2.6 To
participate in the clinical governance procedures including the prompt
recording and reporting of incidents, equipment defects and first line
management of informal complaints
2.7 To
deputise for the Band 7 clinical lead therapist in terms of operational issues
when asked to do so
3 Manager
of Resources:
3.1 Plans and
implements a team profile and participates in the recruitment, selection,
induction and retention of staff. Ensure
that appropriate skill mix is maintained and skills are developed effectively
in line with the changing patient/client needs.
3.2 Appraise
and develop clinical activities within the team through monitoring and
reviewing both individual and team performance, addressing performance
capability issues where necessary.
3.3 To
contribute towards the provision of flexible and timely services
3.4 To
formally supervise lesser experienced staff, and assistants to whom you
allocate clinical and non-clinical tasks ensuring their input is within the
remit of their role and competencies, and to be responsible for the safe use of
equipment as used by self, assistants and students.
3.5 To be
actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the
use of the department
4 Professional
Development
4.1 To be
responsible for your own Continuous Professional Development evidenced by
attendance at relevant courses (in-service and external), achievement of
appraisal objectives and maintenance of a professional portfolio, which
includes reflective practice
To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal
Development Plan as both appraiser and appraisee
4.2 To be an
active member of the in-service training programme, including attendance and
participation in the provision of training to staff; attendance at training
sessions in house, external courses, and practising reflective practice
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and
current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit,
research and outcome measures, either individually or with colleagues, clinical
lead or manager
4.3 To
participate in clinical supervision.
4.4 To
contribute in identifying own development needs on an annual basis in line with
the Trusts appraisal scheme.
4.5 To develop
a self awareness of interpersonal skills in relation to cultural values and
beliefs of others.
4.6 To
maintain own registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and
adhere to codes of conduct as set by the HCPC and relevant professional body.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment independently and on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post. Ability to meet physical demands of the post
- Committed and motivated with an ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
Desirable
- Identify travel plan to complete the demands of the job role
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered physiotherapist
Desirable
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experiences of quality issues and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety. To meet the differing needs of patients.
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
- Ability to work independently and organise , prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Competent IT skills (e.g. for electronic record keeping, emails)
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Clinical supervision of other therapy staff, assistants and students
- Clinical educator experience. Attendance at a recognised clinical educators course
- Ability to challenge professional boundaries
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD study, post-graduate, relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
- Involvement in specific interest groups
- Post graduate courses relevant to the specialism
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and relevant qualified experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation experience.
- Experience of collaborative working within multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of communication skill within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
- Experienced in staff appraisal
- Experienced in working in a variety of settings
- Experience of community working
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous Stroke experience at band 5 level.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment independently and on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post. Ability to meet physical demands of the post
- Committed and motivated with an ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
Desirable
- Identify travel plan to complete the demands of the job role
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered physiotherapist
Desirable
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experiences of quality issues and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety. To meet the differing needs of patients.
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
- Ability to work independently and organise , prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Competent IT skills (e.g. for electronic record keeping, emails)
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Clinical supervision of other therapy staff, assistants and students
- Clinical educator experience. Attendance at a recognised clinical educators course
- Ability to challenge professional boundaries
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD study, post-graduate, relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
- Involvement in specific interest groups
- Post graduate courses relevant to the specialism
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and relevant qualified experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation experience.
- Experience of collaborative working within multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of communication skill within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
- Experienced in staff appraisal
- Experienced in working in a variety of settings
- Experience of community working
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous Stroke experience at band 5 level.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chester Le Street Community Hospital
Front Street
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH3 3AT
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
