Job summary
An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen within the Suffolk Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team, for the role of Specialist Physiotherapist [Band 6] to join our Team in the East of the County.
The Suffolk Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team provides specialist individualised stroke rehabilitation, in order to support stroke patients and their carer's in the first 6 weeks of discharge from hospital to home.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist with a specific interest and clinical experience in stroke rehabilitation for a full-time, permanent position. We work as an interdisciplinary team which operates 7 days a week. The interdisciplinary team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Assistant Practitioners and Rehabilitation Assistants.
You will be a highly motivated individual, who is passionate about helping patients to improve their quality of life and recover following their stroke. You will work in a variety of settings including patient's homes and the community providing specialist therapy assessments and interventions, whilst outlining rehabilitation care plans for the Rehabilitation Assistants to carry out with supervision, in order to enable patients to achieve their optimal level of independence.
Main duties of the job
- To work within a stroke interdisciplinary early supported discharge team to provide high quality specialist rehabilitation to patients following a stroke in their own home/communities, in order to allow patients to achieve their optimal level of independence and maximum rehabilitation potential.
- To work collaboratively across the Suffolk Stroke Pathway to ensure a seamless provision of stroke services from the acute hospital into the Early Supported Discharge Team.
- To work autonomously, carrying out the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based specialist treatment programs for patients following a stroke, who may have a range of impairments and complex health needs.
- To supervise and support junior staff and students.
- Contribute to service development and data collection within Suffolk Integrated Stroke Services.
About us
One of the largest Trusts in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
Find out about living and working with us - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work closely with patients and their families and carers in the planning and implementation of their rehabilitation care plans. You will be expected to work collaboratively across the Suffolk Stroke Pathway to ensure a seamless provision of stroke services, from the acute hospital through the early supported discharge team service, including as required referral to GPs, community therapy and nursing teams, and signposting to appropriate voluntary agencies.
Within your role you will contribute to service developments, data collection and development of evidenced based protocols and policies. You will also have the opportunity to supervise and support junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students on placement.
You will need to demonstrate
- Comprehensive clinical knowledge of stroke rehabilitation
- Thorough clinical reasoning and an awareness of stroke specific guidelines.
- A holistic patient centred approach.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- IT knowledge and ability to maintain appropriate patient and clinical records in line with the Trusts policies and procedures.
There will be opportunities for professional development and supervision. You will have access to both the Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich offices and will be expected to travel across the whole of the county of Suffolk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work closely with patients and their families and carers in the planning and implementation of their rehabilitation care plans. You will be expected to work collaboratively across the Suffolk Stroke Pathway to ensure a seamless provision of stroke services, from the acute hospital through the early supported discharge team service, including as required referral to GPs, community therapy and nursing teams, and signposting to appropriate voluntary agencies.
Within your role you will contribute to service developments, data collection and development of evidenced based protocols and policies. You will also have the opportunity to supervise and support junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students on placement.
You will need to demonstrate
- Comprehensive clinical knowledge of stroke rehabilitation
- Thorough clinical reasoning and an awareness of stroke specific guidelines.
- A holistic patient centred approach.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- IT knowledge and ability to maintain appropriate patient and clinical records in line with the Trusts policies and procedures.
There will be opportunities for professional development and supervision. You will have access to both the Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich offices and will be expected to travel across the whole of the county of Suffolk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc /Diploma in Physiotherapy (3yr) or MSc Physiotherapy (2Yr)
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration education.
- Clinical fieldwork Educator's Course.
- Evidence of attendance at specialist stroke courses.
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience working within neurology/stroke care.
- Experience in the supervision of junior staff or rehab assistants (or equivalent).
- Previous experience of working in and with multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Previous postgraduate clinical experience in stroke care in a community setting.
- Member of specialist interest group.
- On call or weekend experience.
- Experience of participating in research and audit projects.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of national guidelines for stoke and relevant standards and outcome measures.
- Competency in physical skills of assessment and treatment of patients with stroke.
Communication
Essential
- Good communication, organisational and time management skills.
Other
Essential
- Able to make own travelling arrangements to meet the demands of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc /Diploma in Physiotherapy (3yr) or MSc Physiotherapy (2Yr)
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of post registration education.
- Clinical fieldwork Educator's Course.
- Evidence of attendance at specialist stroke courses.
Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate experience working within neurology/stroke care.
- Experience in the supervision of junior staff or rehab assistants (or equivalent).
- Previous experience of working in and with multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable
- Previous postgraduate clinical experience in stroke care in a community setting.
- Member of specialist interest group.
- On call or weekend experience.
- Experience of participating in research and audit projects.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and application of national guidelines for stoke and relevant standards and outcome measures.
- Competency in physical skills of assessment and treatment of patients with stroke.
Communication
Essential
- Good communication, organisational and time management skills.
Other
Essential
- Able to make own travelling arrangements to meet the demands of the service.
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).
