Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated and skilled Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Stroke therapy team at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on the Acute Stroke and Rehabilitation Unit (ASRU).
The team currently provides a 6-day service and bank holiday cover on a voluntary basis, but we are in the process of enhancing this to a 7-day service. The team is an integrated team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Integrated Therapy Assistants.
The role is a permanent, full-time post for 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The variety of Stroke patients that we come across on a daily basis will allow you to extend your clinical knowledge and clinical reasoning in this field of practice.
Working on the Acute Stroke and Rehabilitation Unit requires you to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and fast/forward thinking. The ability to work within a fast paced and pressured environment is essential, along with having excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate must have a passion for learning and educating others, while demonstrating high levels of drive to improve their own skills and knowledge. You must also be patient-centred in your approach to your clinical practice.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a static Band 6 Stroke Physiotherapist you will be responsible for the assessment, treatment planning and rehabilitation of Stroke patients. You will additionally be responsible for taking a leading role in the discharge planning process of such patients, while working closely alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ensure all discharges run smoothly. You will be provided with the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and also to engage in, or lead, any service development projects. Candidates should be willing to support other team members in their development, including junior Physiotherapists, therapy assistants and students. This will include active participation in clinical supervision sessions and an in-service training rota.
This full-time post (37.5 hours per week) will require you to work across a 6-day period, working weekends on a rota basis, with an expectation that you will work on a 7-day rota basis once the service is in place.
Applicants are required to be a HCPC registered Physiotherapist with relevant clinical experience.
We will offer the following support:
Professional support will be provided by the Clinical Lead Therapist as well as the opportunity to engage in regular peer-supervision with other team members.
Protected CPD time.
An individualised Job Plan which includes protected service development / audit time and regular Clinical Supervision.
Opportunity to contribute to wider departmental developments via Working Party groups.
If you would like to expand your skills within the management and rehabilitation of Stroke patients, and be a valued member of our team, please get in touch!
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a static Band 6 Stroke Physiotherapist you will be responsible for the assessment, treatment planning and rehabilitation of Stroke patients. You will additionally be responsible for taking a leading role in the discharge planning process of such patients, while working closely alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ensure all discharges run smoothly. You will be provided with the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and also to engage in, or lead, any service development projects. Candidates should be willing to support other team members in their development, including junior Physiotherapists, therapy assistants and students. This will include active participation in clinical supervision sessions and an in-service training rota.
This full-time post (37.5 hours per week) will require you to work across a 6-day period, working weekends on a rota basis, with an expectation that you will work on a 7-day rota basis once the service is in place.
Applicants are required to be a HCPC registered Physiotherapist with relevant clinical experience.
We will offer the following support:
Professional support will be provided by the Clinical Lead Therapist as well as the opportunity to engage in regular peer-supervision with other team members.
Protected CPD time.
An individualised Job Plan which includes protected service development / audit time and regular Clinical Supervision.
Opportunity to contribute to wider departmental developments via Working Party groups.
If you would like to expand your skills within the management and rehabilitation of Stroke patients, and be a valued member of our team, please get in touch!
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- 18 months postgraduate experience in general rotations, including respiratory
- Post-graduate Stroke and/or neurology experience.
- Management, development and supervision of junior physiotherapists, therapy assistants and physiotherapy students.
- Experience of teaching junior physiotherapists, students and assistants
- Experience of audit process
Desirable
- Experience in respiratory physiotherapy
- Evidence of extended skills.
- Active participation with in-service training.
- Participation in an on-call Respiratory Service.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, Including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the speciality.
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Membership of Special Interest Groups
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Committed to personal and departmental development
- Able to work well with others and pass on skills and knowledge
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Have motivation, drive and enthusiasm.
- Good leadership skills.
- Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
- Confident.
- Good planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Ability to be empathic and discuss sensitive issues.
- Self-directed learning.
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
OTHER FACTORS
Essential
- Clear vision of role and commitment to speciality.
- Have good computer and telephone skills.
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- 18 months postgraduate experience in general rotations, including respiratory
- Post-graduate Stroke and/or neurology experience.
- Management, development and supervision of junior physiotherapists, therapy assistants and physiotherapy students.
- Experience of teaching junior physiotherapists, students and assistants
- Experience of audit process
Desirable
- Experience in respiratory physiotherapy
- Evidence of extended skills.
- Active participation with in-service training.
- Participation in an on-call Respiratory Service.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, Including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the speciality.
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Membership of Special Interest Groups
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Committed to personal and departmental development
- Able to work well with others and pass on skills and knowledge
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Have motivation, drive and enthusiasm.
- Good leadership skills.
- Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
- Confident.
- Good planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Ability to be empathic and discuss sensitive issues.
- Self-directed learning.
- Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
OTHER FACTORS
Essential
- Clear vision of role and commitment to speciality.
- Have good computer and telephone skills.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
42 Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
Employer's website
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
