Job summary
We have an exciting permanent opportunity to work as an Advanced Physiotherapist within Stroke Rehabilitation.
The postholder will work on the stroke rehabilitation ward based at Freeman Hospital and, together with another Advanced Physiotherapist, will be jointly responsible for the provision of high-quality patient-centred physiotherapy service provision.
The postholder will be responsible for planning, organising and delivering highly specialist physiotherapy care to stroke patients using advanced clinical reasoning, reflection, and analysis to inform practice.
Additionally, the post holder will provide the day-to-day support and management of other members of the team.
This opportunity would suit someone who is passionate about quality improvement and the provision of stroke rehabilitation, and has senior clinical experience within stroke.
- Interview Date: 20 March 2025
- 24 Hours/ Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- To be an active member of the physiotherapy team delivering a high standard of physiotherapy care to patients within the speciality
- To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team within the speciality area
- To be a member of the appropriate clinical interest group as applicable to role
- To work into other specialties if required at times of staff shortage
- To be responsible for own continued professional development and assist CPD of other members of the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams
- Following a period of in-house assessment, induction and training (as appropriate) to be part of the weekend and bank holiday rota for stroke.
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the physiotherapy team on Stroke delivering a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to patients presenting with acute stroke To be an active member of the appropriate multi-disciplinary team within Stroke Rehab Services To be responsible for own continued professional development Following a period of in-house assessment, induction and training (as appropriate), to be part of the bank holiday and weekend rota.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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 accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the physiotherapy team on Stroke delivering a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to patients presenting with acute stroke To be an active member of the appropriate multi-disciplinary team within Stroke Rehab Services To be responsible for own continued professional development Following a period of in-house assessment, induction and training (as appropriate), to be part of the bank holiday and weekend rota.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, 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 accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of medical conditions relevant to the speciality and their impact on patient's functional abilities
- Highly specialist knowledge of the physiotherapy process and its application with the client group in the speciality
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking quality improvement projects
- Knowledge of current NHS initiatives
SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally
- Good organisation, time management, problem-solving and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice
- Completion of Basic Bobath course or clinical equivalent
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Specialist treatment skills e.g. Bobath
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive post-grad experience including at a Senior level within Stroke or Neurosciences.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of teaching and delivering presentations
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out audit projects
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate courses to MSc level
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Involvement with the relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest Group e.g. ACPIN
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of medical conditions relevant to the speciality and their impact on patient's functional abilities
- Highly specialist knowledge of the physiotherapy process and its application with the client group in the speciality
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking quality improvement projects
- Knowledge of current NHS initiatives
SKILLS
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally
- Good organisation, time management, problem-solving and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice
- Completion of Basic Bobath course or clinical equivalent
Desirable
- IT Skills
- Specialist treatment skills e.g. Bobath
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Extensive post-grad experience including at a Senior level within Stroke or Neurosciences.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience of teaching and delivering presentations
Desirable
- Experience of carrying out audit projects
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate courses to MSc level
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Involvement with the relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest Group e.g. ACPIN
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).
