Advanced Physiotherapist

3 weeks ago


Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team as an Advanced Physiotherapist within the Integrated Community Stroke Team, covering the Furness and South Lakes area.

The successful candidate will be able to provide outstanding, personalised and compassionate care to stroke survivors, working alongside the MDT which includes a Clinical Lead OT, Clinical Lead SLT and Team Lead to provide consistent leadership and drive change for quality improvement.

The team is made up of Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Speech and language therapists, Assistant practitioners and a Team administrator, all of whom are dedicated and passionate to provide outstanding care to stroke survivors.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the assessment and treatment of stroke survivors, assisting with discharge planning, family/carer communication, attending daily/weekly MDTs, providing goal-led rehabilitation, delegation of work and overseeing the more complex patients.

The role also involves supporting the junior staff as required and liaison with the wider MDT, working across both acute and community pathways.

About Us

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

Person Specification

  • BSc degree or post graduate diploma in Physiotherapy
  • Registered with the HCPC
  • Evidence of relevant post graduate training or relevant experience
  • Previous relevant experience at band 6 or 7
  • Current knowledge and experience of patients with conditions relevant to the speciality
  • Evidence of mentoring, assessing, teaching and developing staff
  • Experience and ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary staff
  • Experience of audit
  • Understanding of clinical governance

Desirable

  • Membership of appropriate specialist interest group
  • Change management experience and ability to develop expert practice


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