Specialist Physiotherapist Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service

3 weeks ago


Stockport, United Kingdom Stockport Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, experienced Physiotherapist to join our friendly, forward-thinking team providing rehabilitation for a diverse range of people with stroke and neurological conditions within Stockport.
Main duties of the job Based in the community, you will work within a comprehensive multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Nurses, Assistant Practitioner, Therapy Assistants and Admin.
You will be welcomed as a valued member of the coordinated and committed team, who won 'Clinical Team of the Year 2023' in the Trust MADE awards, , sharing knowledge, skills and opportunities to learn.You will be provide specialist knowledge to facilitate the early supported discharge of stroke patients from the stroke unit, and work with patients with acute and long term neurological conditions to provide rehabilitation in the home environment, and other community settings, improving their quality of life.Support and education is provided with the opportunity to work directly with experienced and specialist clinicians across the team and the chance to contribute meaningfully to a fast-paced and growing team.
About us We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve.
We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity.
Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important.
We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you: Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice Job description Job responsibilities You will undertake comprehensive assessments and use your advanced clinical reasoning skills to develop and deliver rehabilitation programmes that support patients to achieve their goals.
You will participate actively in our weekly MDT meeting, linking with therapists from other disciplines and helping to ensure fully co-ordinated communication and goal-setting.
Within the multidisciplinary team you will provide support and training to our Band 5 Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Assistants within the delivery of rehabilitation interventions and a supervisor, as well as providing clinical education to student members of the team.
As a member of the CNRS team you will have excellent assessment, communication and problem-solving skills and demonstrate an adaptable, flexible approach whilst meeting guidelines and standards.
Joining the Community Neuro Rehab Service (CNRS) in Stockport, you will see were a supportive, caring and proactive team.
Everything we do is aimed at providing exceptional, holistic, person-centred care to people with stroke and neurological conditions within the community of Stockport.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £ This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy State Registration with the Health Professions Council.
Evidence of continual professional development.
Normal movement training Desirable Clinical Educator's Course.
Membership of Involvement with Knowledge Essential Broad knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy in stroke patients Sound clinical reasoning Understanding of therapy outcome measures.
Computer literacy.
Desirable Knowledge of government policy and current practice.
Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance since its application.
Experience Essential Broad knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy in stroke patients Stroke Physiotherapist experience at band 5 or 6 Advice and support of junior staff, support staff and /or students.
Post registration experience in a stroke clinical setting.
Desirable Experience of research or audit.
Experience working in the community setting Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to analyse professional and ethical standards Understanding of team dynamics.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
Application of health, safety and risk management policies.
Willingness to participate in appraisal/ supervision.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
Ability to build effective working relationships.
Positive attitude towards people with disability.
Ability to work collaboratively within the integrated therapy team and multi-disciplinary team.
Supervisory skills.
Training and facilitation skills.
Desirable Presentation skills.
Work Related Circumstances Essential Flexible approach to work.
Ability to move and handle patients.
Car driver, to have access to a car for work purposes



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