Job summary
Are you looking for a Band 7 role specialising in acute stroke + neurology? We have an opportunity for a fixed 12 month post to cover maternity leave on our Acute Stroke Unit at Barnet Hospital.
We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and flexible in their approach, and who is able to demonstrate excellent clinical leadership in the assessment and management of neurological patients. You will be joining a friendly, well-established integrated therapy team, working alongside experienced colleagues and supported by a Band 8a Clinical Lead.
You must be able to demonstrate strong evidence-based clinical knowledge and skills within the specialty of stroke and neurology.
Person-centred care and an approach which promotes self-management are at the centre of our philosophy.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the day to day running of the inpatient acute stroke service and team alongside the Clinical Specialist Physio lead. This will involve:
- providing specialist assessment and intervention to a varied stroke + neurological caseload
- ensuring high quality patient-centred care
- leading and supervising the learning and development of the outlier therapy team
- providing training to therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team
- participating in the neurological therapy team's 6 day service
You will play a key part in supporting the stroke service to achieve RCP + SSNAP standards, working closely with other therapy specialties and stakeholders. This will include involvement in developing and implementing Quality Improvement initiatives to enhance patient care + experience, including implementation of new and novel approaches to supporting therapy intensity standards. Alongside QI, you will have an opportunity to be involved in research and development on the stroke unit.
The team has strong links with community and rehabilitation services across North Central London, and are actively engaged with the Stroke network .
About us
The Therapies Team are passionate about developing and delivering a world class care service, and will provide training and development opportunities, including supervision and appraisal, to ensure you are supported in your role. There is a strong education ethos with an in-service training programme, supervision and opportunities to attend other in-house / external training relevant to the role. Applicants with a commitment to lifelong learning will be fully supported and given ample opportunity to take part in quality improvement ideas and finding ways to improve staff wellbeing and experience, and patient outcomes.
The post holder will uphold the Royal Free World Class Values when interacting with service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at Barnet Hospital can feel:- Welcome all of the time- Confident because we are clearly communicating- Respected and cared for- Reassured that they are always in safe hands
Our catchment area spans diverse communities and we are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them. Enthusiasm for advancing equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education + qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Post graduate courses relevant to clinical specialty
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Membership of special interest group
- managerial / leadership qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Working in an acute hospital environment with neurological and stroke patients
- Discharge planning with complex patients
- Leading a team and working as a team member
Desirable
- Experience at band 7 level
Skills + aptitudes
Essential
- HIghly specialist knowledge of current physiotherapy in relevant area
- Awareness of current health issues
- Able to document information accurately
- Able to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning abilities including problem solving relevant to clinical area
- Evidence of effective communication and multi-disciplinary working
- Able to maintain judgement and make decisions under pressure
- Clear vision of role / commitment to specialty
Personal qualities
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development
- Adaptable and supportive of change
- Research minded
- Able to work weekends in line with therapy 7 day working provision
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education + qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Post graduate courses relevant to clinical specialty
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Membership of special interest group
- managerial / leadership qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Working in an acute hospital environment with neurological and stroke patients
- Discharge planning with complex patients
- Leading a team and working as a team member
Desirable
- Experience at band 7 level
Skills + aptitudes
Essential
- HIghly specialist knowledge of current physiotherapy in relevant area
- Awareness of current health issues
- Able to document information accurately
- Able to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning abilities including problem solving relevant to clinical area
- Evidence of effective communication and multi-disciplinary working
- Able to maintain judgement and make decisions under pressure
- Clear vision of role / commitment to specialty
Personal qualities
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development
- Adaptable and supportive of change
- Research minded
- Able to work weekends in line with therapy 7 day working provision
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).
