Static Physiotherapist - Stroke Services

Job summary

We are looking for someone who demonstrates initiative, strong team working skills and a passion for excellence in stroke patient care.

You will be based on either the acute or rehab stroke unit, with a commitment to working flexibly across the service and actively participate in the modified 7 day therapy service provided on ASU. We have a large, highly specialised team that works very closely with the whole stroke MDT, we have a comprehensive Neurological physiotherapy training programme as well as MDT training opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity to consolidate and build on your existing neuro skills whilst gaining experience in areas such as service development and teaching.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to work to support the timely assessment, treatment and discharge of individual stroke patients within the stroke service at the Royal Derby Hospital/ Florence Nightingale Community Hospital. You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a high quality of service for patients during the inpatient phase of their recovery.

In brief you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience working as a qualified band 5.
• Relevant neurology experience.
• Evidence of on-going learning and commitment to CPD.
• Experience of MDT working, communication and complex discharge planning.
• Willingness to complete clinical educators course and subsequently participate in supervision of physiotherapy students.
• Willing to take part in the respiratory on call rota following achievement of relevant competencies and training.

Closing date of applications: 04 August 2024

Interview date: 16 August 2024

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, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

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

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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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

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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