Job summary
Specialist Rotational Physiotherapist: Stroke Rehab and Community Neuro Team Band 6 37.5 hours per week
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a rotational specialist physiotherapist within Stroke and Neuro Rehab..
You will rotate through the Stroke Rehab Unit (including neurological out-patients and ward-based neuro patients) and in the community for the Community Neuro Rehab Team.
Main duties of the job
You will carry out physiotherapy assessments, develop therapy plans and deliver treatments in a variety of settings; these will include the hospital, patient home, clinic and other community settings. You will offer education and support to patients and their families.
You will be expected to practice autonomously but work as part of an established, integrated multi-disciplinary team. You will be expected to carry a complex clinical caseload and be required to delegate work to support staff.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours Physiotherapy or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to the post, in the clinical field of stroke/neurology
Desirable
- Knowledge of EC manual handling guidelines
- Previous experience of community working
- Previous experience of being part of an MDT
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people who have barriers to understanding
- Ability to communicate with patients, carers and other professionals in health/social care and voluntary agencies
- Ability to assess and plan treatment using a problem solving approach
- Ability to delegate responsibility appropriately
- Ability to identify appropriate stakeholders in a patient's treatment plan/care package
- IT literate
Work related Circumstances
Essential
- Registration with the HCPC
Desirable
- UK driving licence (or other appropriate qualification)
Person Specification
Education Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Honours Physiotherapy or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to the post, in the clinical field of stroke/neurology
Desirable
- Knowledge of EC manual handling guidelines
- Previous experience of community working
- Previous experience of being part of an MDT
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload and prioritise work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people who have barriers to understanding
- Ability to communicate with patients, carers and other professionals in health/social care and voluntary agencies
- Ability to assess and plan treatment using a problem solving approach
- Ability to delegate responsibility appropriately
- Ability to identify appropriate stakeholders in a patient's treatment plan/care package
- IT literate
Work related Circumstances
Essential
- Registration with the HCPC
Desirable
- UK driving licence (or other appropriate qualification)
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).
