Job summary
Are you a rotational physiotherapist ready to grow and develop your skills or a specialist neuro physiotherapist that is ready for a change? We have an exciting full time opportunity to join our physio team within Salford CSNRT where you will be supported to expand your knowledge, skills and expertise in this immensely rewarding area of work. We are a hugely supportive team and place great emphasis on staff wellbeing to enable your to be at your best in work.
We are a strong MDT comprising of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapist, Dietitian, Nurses, Psychologists, Therapy Instructors/ Senior Assistants, Social Work, Assistant Practitioners and administrative support.
We are always committed to the delivery of high-quality patient centred care and how we can improve this. Our patients are at heart of everything we do.
Main duties of the job
With this exciting opportunity we are looking for a motivated, dedicated and innovative Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our specialist service. You will have a good background of neuro experience, ideally in acute and community settings with both stroke and neuro caseloads. You will already be working at an experienced Band 5 or Band 6 level.
We offer:
- Varied caseload / diagnosis
- Opportunities to supervise staff / students
- Supportive supervision
- Variety of settings to treat patients
- Effective team working
- Service development opportunities
- Quality Improvement projects
We are looking for:
- Experience in stroke and/or neuro rehab
- Experience in a community setting
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Experience in service development and quality improvement
- Highly effective communication
- Supervision and teaching experience
- Good team worker
- Able to demonstrate initiative
- Motivated and hard working
- Expected to cover weekends and Bank Holidays on a rota basis
- IT skills applicable to the role
- Ability to travel around the Salford area
About us
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications and registration
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Evidence of working in an MDT and independently
- Experience of supervising colleagues and students
- Experience of contributing to service development/audit
- IT skills relevant to role
- Ability to travel around the geographical footprint of Salford
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a stroke and/or neuro specialist team
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Evidence of relevant post graduate learning and CPD
Person Specification
Qualifications and registration
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Evidence of working in an MDT and independently
- Experience of supervising colleagues and students
- Experience of contributing to service development/audit
- IT skills relevant to role
- Ability to travel around the geographical footprint of Salford
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a stroke and/or neuro specialist team
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Evidence of relevant post graduate learning and CPD
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).