Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an
enthusiastic, experienced physiotherapist to join our community stroke team to
work 37.5hrs over 5 days on a rota system. Part-time hours will be considered.
Although the post is initially to cover Maternity Leave, there may well be
opportunities to become permanent as the team expands during a period of
transformation.
The ability to use your initiative, work
proactively, demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills, manage
and prioritise your own workload and respond flexibly to changing demands are
essential requirements of the post.
You will be part of the Countywide Community
Interdisciplinary Stroke Service, working with patients/families throughout
Worcestershire. The whole team has a strong work ethic but are extremely
flexible and supportive in the balance of work and home life.
You will predominantly work from base but
there will be a requirement to work from home for which you will be provided
the necessary equipment to do so.
The role
will provide you with variety and no two days are the same. You will have
autonomy to balance and achieve the demands of the role so will need to
demonstrate abilities in being responsive and flexible.
If you would like to discuss informally if
this is the right role for you, please get in touch with the recruiting manger
which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
Day to day, you will be undertaking
comprehensive assessments of stroke patients including those with multiple
pathologies, using specialised investigative and analytical skills to diagnose
their neurological impairments. You will formulate individual programmes of
rehabilitation using clinical reasoning and utilising a range of treatment
skills, targeting realistic goals which are patient-led. It is also expected
that you will offer support and education to carers/families.
You will attend the weekly MDT in which the
team will discuss the progress of patients and identify whether goals have been
achieved. You will also liaise with other health care professionals within the
Trust/Acute Trust and third party colleagues.
We pride ourselves on being truly
interdisciplinary, so you will also be involved with supporting patients to
undertake their morning routine, support with medications and/or facilitate
their meal preparation. These sessions are part of a rehabilitation focused
approach of which we can evidence great results in patients regaining
independence. You will be given the
appropriate training and support to do this.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
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you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide holistic assessment and
evidence-based rehabilitation to stroke patients to enable them to achieve
their best potential.
Contribute to the development
and evaluation of the physiotherapy practice provided by the service
To act as a source of expertise
on stroke patients management
To maintain accurate
comprehensive and contemporaneous documentation/patient records in line with
legal requirements and Trust guidelines including personally generated clinical
observations requiring computer skills
To demonstrate a high level of
trained physical skills involving accuracy, finger-tip precision as well as
palpation to assess subtle changes in muscle tone and variations in both speed
and co-ordination
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the job description and person specifications attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide holistic assessment and
evidence-based rehabilitation to stroke patients to enable them to achieve
their best potential.
Contribute to the development
and evaluation of the physiotherapy practice provided by the service
To act as a source of expertise
on stroke patients management
To maintain accurate
comprehensive and contemporaneous documentation/patient records in line with
legal requirements and Trust guidelines including personally generated clinical
observations requiring computer skills
To demonstrate a high level of
trained physical skills involving accuracy, finger-tip precision as well as
palpation to assess subtle changes in muscle tone and variations in both speed
and co-ordination
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role, please refer to the job description and person specifications attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of the clinical stroke speciality
- Sound knowledge of NHS and professional issues and an understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Able to carry out the physical aspects of the role
- Able to cope with working in a stressful environment
- Leadership skills
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy
- Health and Care Professions Council registration
- Relevant post-graduate neurology courses
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Post Graduate qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience
- Evidence of experience in stroke rehabilitation
- Evidence of supervision and development of staff and students
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of the clinical stroke speciality
- Sound knowledge of NHS and professional issues and an understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
- Able to carry out the physical aspects of the role
- Able to cope with working in a stressful environment
- Leadership skills
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy
- Health and Care Professions Council registration
- Relevant post-graduate neurology courses
- Evidence of relevant CPD
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Post Graduate qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience
- Evidence of experience in stroke rehabilitation
- Evidence of supervision and development of staff and students
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Community Hub, Princess of Wales Community Hospital
Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0BB
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
