Job summary
Are you a dynamic, innovative Physiotherapist interested in Community Stroke Rehabilitation? Would you like support from established Specialist Physiotherapists as well as an integrated multi-professional team to progress your skills and achieve excellence for your patients?
This is an exciting 12 month fixed term opportunity for a part time Band 6 Physiotherapist (22.5 hours a week), within the East Berkshire Earlier Supported Discharge team for Stroke Rehabilitation. The post has an office base at St Mark's Hospital, Maidenhead, clinical care will be provided in patients' own homes within East Berkshire but some cover to the West of Berkshire may also be required. The successful candidate must be a car driver.
In this diverse role the successful candidate will deliver high quality Physiotherapy assessments and rehabilitation for patients who have been discharged from hospital following a stroke, related to their individual goals and needs. The post holder will receive supervision and support for their caseload from experienced Physiotherapists in the team and from the wider Community Neurological rehabilitation service.
We are looking for an HCPC Registered Physiotherapist who has excellent communication skills and a strong interest in stroke and rehabilitation. The successful candidate must be able to work as part of a team but also have relevant experience of independently visiting patients in their own homes.
Main duties of the job
- You will complete specialist Physiotherapy assessments as well as holistic overview assessments of the patients' needs on behalf of the Multidisciplinary team following relevant induction.
- Develop knowledge and clinical competence within stroke and rehabilitation and utilise this to set up and deliver excellent Stroke Rehabilitation with the support of other Physiotherapists and the Multidisciplinary Team, delegating to Therapy Assistants as appropriate
- Use excellent communication skills to understand patient's goals and priorities for rehabilitation, you will engage and motivate Stroke Survivors and their families to engage in rehabilitation, as well as liaise with relevant professionals within the team and in wider services such as GPs, Social Services and the voluntary sector
- To complete relevant administrative duties such as accurate and concise documentation of notes, reports and data recording as required by the role.
The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
- HCPC Registration
- Community experience, working in patients' homes
- Experience and professional development relevant to stroke rehabilitation
- Experience of working autonomously as well as a desire to work within a Multidisciplinary Team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to undertake further training relevant to the role
- Car driver with access to a vehicle to travel to patients' homes across Berkshire
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- State Registration
Desirable
- State RegistrationCSP membership
- Formal post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of up to date CPD relevant to the role
Previous Experience
Essential
- Substantial relevant post graduate experience as a senior physiotherapist.
- Post graduate experience within specialist neurological service
- Post-graduate experience of working as a Physiotherapist in a multidisciplinary team.
- Post graduate experience in domiciliary physiotherapy
- Experience of lone working
- Experience of service development / leading service development
- Supervision of juniors / assistants / students
- Experience of delegating tasks
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of this post and trust
- Knowledge of this post and trust
- Evidence of self-directed learning
- Ability to undertake lone working
- Sound awareness of relevant National and local policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Ability to supervise other staff e.g. assistants, technical instructors
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Hold a valid UK driving license
- Access to a vehicle for daily work purposes
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of physiotherapy in management of patients with neurological conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of Social Services and voluntary organisations and willingness to work closely with them.
- Competent IT skills
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- State Registration
Desirable
- State RegistrationCSP membership
- Formal post-graduate qualification in a relevant area
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of up to date CPD relevant to the role
Previous Experience
Essential
- Substantial relevant post graduate experience as a senior physiotherapist.
- Post graduate experience within specialist neurological service
- Post-graduate experience of working as a Physiotherapist in a multidisciplinary team.
- Post graduate experience in domiciliary physiotherapy
- Experience of lone working
- Experience of service development / leading service development
- Supervision of juniors / assistants / students
- Experience of delegating tasks
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of this post and trust
- Knowledge of this post and trust
- Evidence of self-directed learning
- Ability to undertake lone working
- Sound awareness of relevant National and local policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Ability to supervise other staff e.g. assistants, technical instructors
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Hold a valid UK driving license
- Access to a vehicle for daily work purposes
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly specialist knowledge of physiotherapy in management of patients with neurological conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of Social Services and voluntary organisations and willingness to work closely with them.
- Competent IT skills
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
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).
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).
