Job summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
Due to maternity leave, we are looking for we are now welcoming applications from enthusiastic Physiotherapists with an interest and, ideally, experience in stroke rehabilitation to work collaboratively within the new Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS). Secondments would be considered.
This modern stroke service infrastructure follows the national service model and is delivered by a multidisciplinary team offering stroke/neuro rehabilitation at a range of intensities with patients in their own home.
Are you a Physiotherapist, looking for a new challenge? Do you love seeing patients achieve their goals? Would you like to be involved in developing provision for stroke patients? Would you like to work in a supportive, friendly and passionate multidisciplinary team?
If this is you, then come and work with us in our ICSS Team. We are seeking an enthusiastic skilled physiotherapist to be part of the ICSS team. You will form an essential part of a dedicated, knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team that regularly engages with team and individual clinical supervision. Development and training opportunities are available through the CLCH Academy.
Main duties of the job
To undertake comprehensive assessment, planning and treatment of patients with neurological impairment as a result of stroke using clinical reasoning methods to implement therapeutic intervention and provide patient centre intervention.
To write reports and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings to discuss patients.
To delegate, teach and supervise the work of rehabilitation assistants with guidance from senior staff.
To work with other health care professionals on joint assessments, patient goals and treatment programmes in a patient centred approach.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) as this role involves working with patients in their own home, covering West Hertfordshire.
**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) as this role involves working with patients in their own home, covering West Hertfordshire.
**Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Person Specification
Education/Qaulification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
- Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation
- Member of Professional Body
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post
Experience
Essential
- Experience post registration as a Band 5 physiotherapist
- Experience working at a Junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical areas including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopedics and respiratory
Desirable
- Experience working with voluntary organisations.
- Experience in service development projects.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multipathologies and falls
- Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working
- Ability to apply core Physiotherapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centered, goal setting
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning
- Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
- Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in Inservice training setting
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
- Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Desirable
- Supervision of assistant / junior staff
- Supervision of Students
- Knowledge and experience in research and audit
- Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People
- Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Fallers Guidelines
Person Specification
Education/Qaulification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
- Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation
- Member of Professional Body
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post
Experience
Essential
- Experience post registration as a Band 5 physiotherapist
- Experience working at a Junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical areas including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopedics and respiratory
Desirable
- Experience working with voluntary organisations.
- Experience in service development projects.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including multipathologies and falls
- Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working
- Ability to apply core Physiotherapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centered, goal setting
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning
- Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
- Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in Inservice training setting
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
- Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Desirable
- Supervision of assistant / junior staff
- Supervision of Students
- Knowledge and experience in research and audit
- Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People
- Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Fallers Guidelines
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
