Job summary
We are excited to be able to offer an amazing opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to join our integrated stroke therapy team for maternity cover. This is an excellent opportunity for a Physiotherapist with stroke specialist skills and proven leadership experience to join a supportive and dynamic team.
We are looking for a candidate with proven specialist stroke skills, who will be responsible for the provision of expert therapy, across both our hyper- acute and acute stroke units. The successful candidate will be passionate about stroke and the delivery of a quality service, leading on evidence- based practice and application of local and national stroke service objectives. They will be motivated to develop themselves, colleagues and the service alongside the demands of working in a busy acute hospital.
The post is full-time but part-time hours will be considered for the right applicant.
For more information please contact:
Vickie Hopton - Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
vickie.hopton@nhs.net
0300 422 3272
Maternity cover - Post is until 28th December 2025.
Main duties of the job
- To support the operational management of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff working within the stroke team, including supervision, annual appraisal, training and general support.
- To deal with issues relating to performance management (in consultation with Human resources and the Lead Therapist) to effectively manage staff within the clinical team.
- The post holder will ensure effective stock control and use of resources to support budget management. This includes reviewing staff resources and skill mix to meet service need. The post holder assumes responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area.
- When performing on call duties, staff must be available on the ward within 45 minutes of the call.* For staff living more than 45 minutes from the hospital, a designated on-call room for overnight stay is available in GRH and is free of charge. This room can be used by staff at both sites.
About us
It is expected that all employees uphold the values of the organisation as our values underpin everything we do and describe the way we expect our staff to behave towards our patients, families and carers and between each other. We have the following three values:
1. Caring
Patients said: "Show me that you care about me as an individual. Talk to me, not about me. Look at me when you talk to me."
2. Listening
Patients said: "Please acknowledge me, even if you can't help me right now. Show me that you know that I'm here."
3. Excelling
Patients said: "Don't just do what you have to, take the next step and go the extra mile."
Job description
Job responsibilities
In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone
Professional values
- To deliver therapeutic intervention, acting as a highly specialist clinician within the stroke team, by using the principles of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework.
Communication and interpersonal skills
- To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.
- To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.
Leadership, management and team working
- To assume responsibility for personal development and ensure other team members are supported for development and supervision by continuing professional development, linked to appraisal
- As a senior clinical decision maker, support the managerial and operational leadership for the Therapy team in stroke. To ensure an effective and evidence based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.
- To lead evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone
Professional values
- To deliver therapeutic intervention, acting as a highly specialist clinician within the stroke team, by using the principles of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework.
Communication and interpersonal skills
- To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties.
- To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.
Leadership, management and team working
- To assume responsibility for personal development and ensure other team members are supported for development and supervision by continuing professional development, linked to appraisal
- As a senior clinical decision maker, support the managerial and operational leadership for the Therapy team in stroke. To ensure an effective and evidence based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.
- To lead evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Completed or working towards completion of relevant post-graduate study and experience of working at a senior level in this specialist area.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
- Relevant specialist experience in stroke specialty and proven leadership experience.
- Experience of providing education and supervision to staff and students.
- Evidence of Continued CPD, including evidence of reflective practice, service evaluation and utilisation of best practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to operationally manage a service area including evaluation and making change as required.
- The ability to manage change and conflict to ensure resolutions with positive outcomes
- Proven negotiation/communication skills
- Excellent communication skills across the MDT, patients, carers and other professionals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Completed or working towards completion of relevant post-graduate study and experience of working at a senior level in this specialist area.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
- Relevant specialist experience in stroke specialty and proven leadership experience.
- Experience of providing education and supervision to staff and students.
- Evidence of Continued CPD, including evidence of reflective practice, service evaluation and utilisation of best practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to operationally manage a service area including evaluation and making change as required.
- The ability to manage change and conflict to ensure resolutions with positive outcomes
- Proven negotiation/communication skills
- Excellent communication skills across the MDT, patients, carers and other professionals.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
