Band 6 - Physiotherapist, Acute Stroke Unit
1 week ago
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a 7 month fixed term Band 6 physiotherapist in our Hyper acute and Acute stroke unit.
The role will include assessing and treating patients within hours of their stroke, providing them with high quality care, and onward discharge planning. There is sometimes a small medical caseload of patients on the stroke unit that will be assessed and managed.
The team on the Stroke unit comprises of an expert MDT, and the therapists work fully integrated with support across professions. The unit has a supportive and friendly atmosphere, and strives for excellence as seen in our SSNAP results.
The department offers regular in-service training programmes and other clinical development to support you in the post.
The fixed term is for 7 months at full time hours, Monday to Friday. The post will include weekend working on a 1:6 basis. Being part of the Respiratory on call overnight will also be required.
Internal secondment opportunities will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Be able to provide specialist assessment and individualised treatment for stroke patients with complex needs, provide expert advice and signposting, and reasoned & collaborative discharge plans and act as an autonomous practitioner.
Be confident in MDT communication, and able to coordinate, discuss and communicate discharge plans with all MDT members.
Hold responsibility for own caseload, time management, note keeping and compliance with completing team audits and KPI's, working without direct supervision.
Work as a team member allocating and prioritising workloads for self and others, being flexible and adapting to changing priorities throughout the day and managing these with support of other team members through supervisions and clinical reasoning.
Support junior staff members and non qualified staff in their clinical reasoning, caseloads and supervisions.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.
We are a flexible working employer
At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies. Use advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis, recognising that this will take place in a ward or home setting.
To communicate complex patient related information effectively, to ensure collaborative working with the Multi-Disciplinary Team MDT members across health and social care sectors ensuring the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. This may include discharge letters, transfer summaries and legal reports.
To comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in the reviewing and updating as appropriate.
Contribute to improvements in service delivery and clinical practice.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised by Health Care Professionals Council. Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development of expanded specialist skills.
Desirable
Attendance at post graduate courses in relevant fields.
Knowledge
Essential
Understanding of Physiotherapy structure in NHS. Standards - Health Care Professions Council/ Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/ Local. Policies and Procedures (local Health and Safety). Ability to search and review evidence base Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service. Evidence of written projects/audit.
Experience
Essential
Clinical problem-solving ability NHS experience. Skill in physiotherapeutic techniques. Highly developed physical skills, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients. Willing to participate in emergency/on call duties. Ability to assess patient conditions establish a diagnosis and formulate a specialised treatment plan, from a range of modalities.
Desirable
Experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a broad rotational post. Acute/Community. Respiratory on-call/emergency experience.-
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