Senior Physiotherapist – Neurology
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
We have a great opportunity for a motivated individual to come and work in our team of neuro specialist AHPs and support staff. Our patients are at the centre of the service that we provide. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical and managerial skills with the support of senior staff and the MDT.
Our patients present with a host of neurological deficits. We are looking for a motivated, engaging team member to come and join our team and help our patients to achieve their goals. Our stroke services are highly regarded, and you will have the opportunity to develop a working understanding of the stroke pathway and help shape improvements at a local level.
If you think you have the skill set for this post, we would very much welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a specialist multi-disciplinary team you will provide a high standard of physiotherapy input to patients with a variety of neurological and complex conditions.
Our service is committed to providing a 7 day service for our patients. Our team leads design the rotas in collaboration with staff to ensure that a fair and flexible approach in allocating shifts is applied.
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in:
- Hyper-acute Stroke Care
- Acute Stroke
- Neurology Outpatients
- Neurological Outliers
Experience as a Band 5 in Stroke or Neurology is essential.
You will be supported in this role by a strong multidisciplinary team and work in close collaboration with a friendly and innovative therapies department.
You will be responsible for supervising staff in the team.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Date posted
28 March 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
418-DTO4082-SJ
Job locations
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton and Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer's website
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