1794 - Specialist Physiotherapist in Neurology/Stroke

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 24 February 2025

Job summary

The interview date for this role will be 4th March 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated person to join our Neurotherapy team as a Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist. This opportunity will allow the postholder to join our neurotherapy team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. Previous Neurology/stroke experience is essential.

The Neurotherapy Team is proactive in providing a holistic service, working within the multi-disciplinary team to ensure our patients receive high quality intervention, achieve their rehabilitation goals and are safely discharged in a timely manner.

Good communication and time management are required to work within a busy inpatient environment across a variety of settings. Training and a competency package are included in the role. You will also actively particiapte in the Respiratory on call service.

At Barnsley we offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

You will be joining us at an exciting time where we are reviewing the way in which we deliver services and implementing digital solutions which will benefit patient and staff experience.

Barnsley is located within easy access to the major cities of Sheffield and Leeds, and also benefits from bordering on the scenic Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Park.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for implementing your own therapy intervention as well as supervise B5/3S within the team. You will demonstrate your clinical educator skills through student placements and actively participate in IST.

You will predominantly work closely with the MDT as well as joint therapy assessments and treatment sessions.

You will carry your own caseload and treat patients according to set protocols monitoring patients progress and participate in both local and national audits

You will be responsible for clinically relevant administrative duties in BHNFT to ensure smooth service delivery.

You will experience a comprehensive induction process and have access to learning opportunities and development.

Our service values leadership at all levels and you will be encouraged to play an active part in service development and improvement, with a view to shaping effective patient care pathways and best practice

The successful applicant will have excellent team working skills and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills to work collaboratively with colleagues and patients, as well as being able to work alone.

Flexibility of working times and practice is essential which will include 7 day working, weekend working.

We offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

17 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-1794i-02-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
Current HPC registration

Desirable

Member of special interest group
MCSP

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within the team?

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good level of communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to risk assess and have awareness of Health & Safety issues for own and others work area and caseloads
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team and to lead on physiotherapy within an MDT

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Awareness of NHS issues
Good knowledge of confidentiality issues

Experience

Essential

Evidence of significant time working as a qualified Physiotherapist in all core areas including neurology
Evidence of post graduate training/CPD in relevant area.
Experience of Evidence Based Practice and Risk Assessment

Desirable

Involvement in Audit and Research Projects

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
Current HPC registration

Desirable

Member of special interest group
MCSP

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe how you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within the team?

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Good level of communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to risk assess and have awareness of Health & Safety issues for own and others work area and caseloads
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team and to lead on physiotherapy within an MDT

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Awareness of NHS issues
Good knowledge of confidentiality issues

Experience

Essential

Evidence of significant time working as a qualified Physiotherapist in all core areas including neurology
Evidence of post graduate training/CPD in relevant area.
Experience of Evidence Based Practice and Risk Assessment

Desirable

Involvement in Audit and Research Projects

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.