Specialist Physiotherapist Community Stroke and Neuro-Rehabilitation

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 physiotherapist to join our friendly and busy community stroke and neuro-rehabilitation team, supporting patients within the Bury area.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and well organised individual with demonstrable skills within stroke and neurological rehabilitation to join our Multi-Disciplinary Team. You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and an appropriately experienced practitioner in stroke/ Neuro rehabilitation. You will need to be a registered Physiotherapist who can demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm to the speciality.

This is a dynamic MDT and a supportive learning environment for pre-registration students and support staff. The team work to SSNAP targets and relevant KPIs, reviewing and treating patients in a timely manner in line with national guidance.

This is a full time position at 37.5 hours per week and flexible working requests will be considered.

Main duties of the job

You will provide high quality care in an appropriate and timely manner, across Early Supported Discharge (ESD), Community Stroke and CNRT pathways, using evidence based practice to drive decision making and deliver care.

You will be supported through regular team meetings, 1-1 sessions, on-going education with access to a professional team of peers, nurses and AHPs to provide mentorship and support.

In short we are looking for a committed individual with the following attributes:- Registered Physiotherapist- Previous experience in stroke care/ Neuro-rehabilitation.- A desire to learn and develop clinical skills and knowledge across all aspects of stroke and neuro-rehabilitation.- Excellent standards of care- Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with patients, Carers and a wide range of health and social care professionals.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.