Neurology Rotational Physiotherapist
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Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Physiotherapist to join our neurology rotation covering areas at the Royal Derby Hospital and Florence Nightingale Community Hospital.
For this post you will need to have experience in working within a Neurological Service as well as broad-based rotational experience, including respiratory. You must also have some experience in supporting students as a Clinical Educator.
The 9 monthly rotation offers experience in the following areas:
Acute Stroke Unit, Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, Neurology Rehabilitation In-reach Team, Neurology Out-Patient Therapy, Spasticity/ Neuro-splints and Kings Lodge Neurology Rehabilitation Unit. We are looking for a Physiotherapist with a passion for working in Neurology.
Main duties of the job
To work in support of and deputise for the band 7 Physiotherapist to provide a high standard Neurological Physiotherapy service on the nine monthly rotation.
This involves working across the Acute Trust in a range of ward, outpatient and rehabilitation settings. These rotations include the Acute Stroke Unit, Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, Neurology rehabilitationin-reach team, Neurology Outpatients, spasticity/ neuro-splinting and Kings Lodge Rehabilitation Unit.
To supervise Band 5 Physiotherapists, support staff and students working within the speciality.
Closing date of applications: 23 October 2023
Interview date: 6 November 2023
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
- We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust - over 3,300 per week
- An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day - 6th largest in the country
- Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
- We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
- We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
- We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day
Details
Date posted
09 October 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year pro rata/pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
320-CDCS-2661
Job locations
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
Employer's website
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