Main area Stroke physiotherapy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent: and secondment Hours
Full time
Part time
37.5 hours per week (full time or part time positions available. both require flexibility around weekend working) Job ref 320-CDCS-3432 Employer University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Derby Hospital Town Derby Salary £37,338 - £44,962 pro rata pa Salary period Yearly Closing 29/01/2025 23:59 Interview date 12/02/2025
Senior Stroke Physiotherapist
Band 6
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 5 or existing Band 6 wishing to specialise in Stroke to join a well-established Stroke Therapy team at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Trust. There is the option for full or part time hours, including a substantive or secondment contract. You will work with the wider MDT to provide high-quality therapy intervention, working towards service improvement and development. In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills by deputising for the clinical lead and providing day-to-day management of Band 5, assistant staff, and students. If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions. Main duties of the job
To work in support of other senior physiotherapists to provide a high standard service for stroke patients. To be responsible for supervising and teaching junior staff, assistants and students working within the same speciality. To provide advanced physiotherapy assessment and treatment to stroke patients and provide specialist advice and support to other professionals regarding the management of stroke patients throughout the Trust. Requirements
You will be required to demonstrate that you are: Organised and efficient Have demonstrable experience in stroke care. Relevant working knowledge of the National Stroke Guidelines/ NICE standards Have experience of supervising and teaching others. An enthusiastic and motivated team member Flexible and adaptable to meet service requirements Genuinely interested in supporting the needs of those with complex physical and cognitive impairment Able to work on your own as well as part of a team Flexible with regard to 7-day working Maintain respiratory competencies to provide chest PT care to ward patients and also participate in the out of hours respiratory service as required. Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th
busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Minimum Qualifications
Physiotherapy degree or equivalent diploma HCPC registration Attendance at relevant courses/ training Member of CSP or ACPIN Knowledge and Experience
Previous employment within the NHS Previous experience in respiratory care/ participation in on-call rota Evidence of MDT working experience Experience across a variety of specialities Experience in acute stroke care Experience working with patients with complex impairments Skills and Ability
Ability to organise and prioritise Experience supervising others Ability to gather relevant information Ability to delegate to others Experience using specialist equipment/ seating Evidence of service development Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Ability to use verbal, non-verbal and supported communication Experience with difficult conversations Ability to liaise with wider MDT members Evidence of supporting others Experience with IT systems IMPORTANT INFORMATION If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
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Band 6
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 5 or existing Band 6 wishing to specialise in Stroke to join a well-established Stroke Therapy team at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton Trust. There is the option for full or part time hours, including a substantive or secondment contract. You will work with the wider MDT to provide high-quality therapy intervention, working towards service improvement and development. In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills by deputising for the clinical lead and providing day-to-day management of Band 5, assistant staff, and students. If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions. Main duties of the job
To work in support of other senior physiotherapists to provide a high standard service for stroke patients. To be responsible for supervising and teaching junior staff, assistants and students working within the same speciality. To provide advanced physiotherapy assessment and treatment to stroke patients and provide specialist advice and support to other professionals regarding the management of stroke patients throughout the Trust. Requirements
You will be required to demonstrate that you are: Organised and efficient Have demonstrable experience in stroke care. Relevant working knowledge of the National Stroke Guidelines/ NICE standards Have experience of supervising and teaching others. An enthusiastic and motivated team member Flexible and adaptable to meet service requirements Genuinely interested in supporting the needs of those with complex physical and cognitive impairment Able to work on your own as well as part of a team Flexible with regard to 7-day working Maintain respiratory competencies to provide chest PT care to ward patients and also participate in the out of hours respiratory service as required. Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts:
We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th
busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Minimum Qualifications
Physiotherapy degree or equivalent diploma HCPC registration Attendance at relevant courses/ training Member of CSP or ACPIN Knowledge and Experience
Previous employment within the NHS Previous experience in respiratory care/ participation in on-call rota Evidence of MDT working experience Experience across a variety of specialities Experience in acute stroke care Experience working with patients with complex impairments Skills and Ability
Ability to organise and prioritise Experience supervising others Ability to gather relevant information Ability to delegate to others Experience using specialist equipment/ seating Evidence of service development Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Ability to use verbal, non-verbal and supported communication Experience with difficult conversations Ability to liaise with wider MDT members Evidence of supporting others Experience with IT systems IMPORTANT INFORMATION If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
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