Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist within the Acute setting of our integrated stroke pathway who is able to demonstrate specialist skills within stroke care. Our stroke services point of access is via a neurology assessment unit which supports rapid patient assessment and diagnosis and is co-located with a 16 bedded hyperacute service and 28 bedded acute ward at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
The successful post holder will work closely with other specialist physiotherapists and wider team members, evaluating and optimising the delivery of therapy. The post holder will demonstrate clinical reasoning and knowledge of the hyper acute and acute stages of stroke care through to rehabilitation, inclusive of a strong awareness of patient flow, a home first principle to discharge assessment and delivering rehabilitation within an inpatient environment. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a strong MDT method of working to support high quality and integrated care, and a forward thinking approach to develop the service in line with national guidelines.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will receive support, supervision and opportunities for continuing professional development within an environment that facilitates collaborative team working.
Candidates should possess a BSc/Diploma in physiotherapy and current HPC registration. You must be able to demonstrate:-
o Experience as a qualified Physiotherapist
o Experience at Specialist level in relevant specialty sufficient to manage a complex caseload in the field of stroke.
o Experience and skills in teaching and development of staff and students
o Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Therapy Services provides a number of services over 7 days (including Saturday, Sunday, bank holidays and evenings). Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to these rosters as part of their contracted hours.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration NHS experience as a Physiotherapist
- Post-registration knowledge and skill to manage a complex specialist caseload in the relevant clinical speciality applied for
- Clear demonstration of understanding of NHS admission/referral/rehabilitation pathways for respiratory patients
- Experience and skills in teaching and development of staff and students
Desirable
- Service improvement Project
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
- Good post-registration theoretical and practical knowledge of therapy practice in chosen field
Desirable
- Evidence-Based Practice/Clinical Effectiveness course
- Fieldwork educators Course
Special skills/apptitudes
Essential
- Competency in Physiotherapy clinical reasoning, processes & practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
- Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics utilising relevant IT
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Able to teach and motivate others
Desirable
- Understanding of stress and ability to help others cope under pressure
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive, proactive attitude to patient care and teamwork
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration NHS experience as a Physiotherapist
- Post-registration knowledge and skill to manage a complex specialist caseload in the relevant clinical speciality applied for
- Clear demonstration of understanding of NHS admission/referral/rehabilitation pathways for respiratory patients
- Experience and skills in teaching and development of staff and students
Desirable
- Service improvement Project
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
- Good post-registration theoretical and practical knowledge of therapy practice in chosen field
Desirable
- Evidence-Based Practice/Clinical Effectiveness course
- Fieldwork educators Course
Special skills/apptitudes
Essential
- Competency in Physiotherapy clinical reasoning, processes & practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
- Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics utilising relevant IT
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Able to teach and motivate others
Desirable
- Understanding of stress and ability to help others cope under pressure
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive, proactive attitude to patient care and teamwork
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
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).
