Job summary
Rotational Band 6 Physiotherapist - Stroke and Neurology specialities
This is an exciting opportunity to become a specialist Band 6 Physiotherapist working in the A-rated Stroke pathway at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as part of a dedicated and highly acclaimed multidisciplinary team.
The successful applicant will join current Band 6 Physiotherapists as part of a rotation including the following clinical areas:
- Hyperacute Stroke unit - Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI)
- Stroke Rehabilitation - Montagu Hospital
- Neurological Rehabilitation -DRI
This is an exciting time the DBTH Stroke therapy team with a number of quality improvement and research projects across the pathway. The successful post holder will play an integral role to supporting these developments and have a positive impact on the experience and outcome of stroke survivors in Doncaster and Bassetlaw.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have the experience, knowledge and skills to work with patients with stroke or neurological conditions. A flexible and pro-active approach, excellent communication and team working skills are essential. We will support you to develop additional skills through regular clinical supervision and CPD.
The roles encompass HASU/Acute Stroke ward weekend working. This is currently approximately one weekend in every five. Enhancement is paid for weekend working, days are taken off in the week with a flexible approach to meet the individual needs of staff and support a healthy work-life balance.
As a Band 6, the post holder will play a key role in ongoing service review, development and delivery across the Trust's stroke and neurology pathway. There will be opportunities to participate in quality improvement and innovation projects. You will contribute to the education, training and development of Band 5 Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants, Multidisciplinary staff and students. The role will include undertaking professional development appraisals and service evaluation including audit.
The Physiotherapy service across Doncaster and Bassetlaw undertakes a number of out of hours services. The post holder may be assessed for suitability to support one of these services.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.
It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunities o NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree/Masters in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification/relevant experience.
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of post graduate training in specialist area.
- Portfolio evidence of relevant experience.
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Basic first line management
- Training / leadership training Student Accreditation Course.
- Specialist training in normal movement / Bobath / Task orientated therapy
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Relevant M level post-graduate modules.
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience working within Stroke and neurology
- A range of experience in different specialties
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams
- Experience of supervision/appraisal of junior, support staff and students.
Desirable
- Experience of professional 'cross boundary' working i.e. with Occupational Therapy
- Experience of participating in service development and quality improvement projects.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to present information in a clear accurate and logical manner
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Have commitment to own and others' Professional Development
- Ability to motivate self and others
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Excellent time management
- Ability to work flexibly and prioritise under extreme acute inpatient pressures to ensure duty of care
- Ability to prioritise manage own and others caseload
- Able to participate in rotations through HASU/ASU and rehabilitation settings
- Availably to work on a 7 day rota
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree/Masters in Physiotherapy or equivalent qualification/relevant experience.
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of post graduate training in specialist area.
- Portfolio evidence of relevant experience.
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Basic first line management
- Training / leadership training Student Accreditation Course.
- Specialist training in normal movement / Bobath / Task orientated therapy
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Relevant M level post-graduate modules.
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience working within Stroke and neurology
- A range of experience in different specialties
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary/multi-agency teams
- Experience of supervision/appraisal of junior, support staff and students.
Desirable
- Experience of professional 'cross boundary' working i.e. with Occupational Therapy
- Experience of participating in service development and quality improvement projects.
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to present information in a clear accurate and logical manner
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Have commitment to own and others' Professional Development
- Ability to motivate self and others
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Excellent time management
- Ability to work flexibly and prioritise under extreme acute inpatient pressures to ensure duty of care
- Ability to prioritise manage own and others caseload
- Able to participate in rotations through HASU/ASU and rehabilitation settings
- Availably to work on a 7 day rota
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
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).
