Band 6 Physiotherapist, Community Stroke Rehab Team
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic band 6 Physiotherapist to join our friendly Community Stroke/ Early Supported Discharge Team to cover a maternity vacancy. The Community Stroke Rehab Team provides stroke specialist rehabilitation for Enfield residents aged 18+. Care is provided in patient's home and local communities dependent on their functional goals. It is a friendly multidisciplinary team with generic rehabilitation assistants to support patients to carry out treatment plans set by the therapists. We offer strong professional and management support to our staff, access to a wide range of training opportunities and a culture which welcomes new ideas and approaches. The team are based at St Michael's Primary care centre with ease of parking for staff and access to Enfield Borough. It is in close proximity to the M25 and has good transport links to Herts and central London. Main duties of the job
As part of the CSRT, providing care to a multicultural and diverse population, to deliver a high standard of physiotherapy care to stroke patients and their carers in the community. To perform comprehensive physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions following a stroke. To use this assessment to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. To hold responsibility for own caseload and, working without direct supervision but together with the other members of the MDT, deliver a comprehensive package of care to stroke patients and their carers. Supervision takes the form of regular formal supervision, training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case review and case conferences. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. With support and guidance from more senior staff, to undertake evidence-based audit and/or research projects to further own and team's clinical practice. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team. May contribute to the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols. To contribute to the delivery of health promotion activities within the service and wider Trust initiatives. To provide cover for other physiotherapists in the service as required. About us
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification
Qualifications
Recognised Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy Evidence of ongoing CPD in portfolio CSP Member Attendance at relevant Post-Graduate Courses. Skills
Ability to prioritise, organise and work in a busy environment Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical reasoning. Good communication skills, able to present information (written and oral) in a clear and logical manner. Experience
18 months - 2 years post-graduate clinical experience. Experience of working in stroke/neuro Experience of working in the NHS Experience of working as part of MDT Experience of working in a community setting Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based stroke care Fluent in written and spoken English Other
Car owner/driver with valid UK driving license 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. North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust Clinical Lead Community Stroke Rehab Team £42,939 to £50,697 a year pro-rata Per annum, including Outer London HCAS
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North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic band 6 Physiotherapist to join our friendly Community Stroke/ Early Supported Discharge Team to cover a maternity vacancy. The Community Stroke Rehab Team provides stroke specialist rehabilitation for Enfield residents aged 18+. Care is provided in patient's home and local communities dependent on their functional goals. It is a friendly multidisciplinary team with generic rehabilitation assistants to support patients to carry out treatment plans set by the therapists. We offer strong professional and management support to our staff, access to a wide range of training opportunities and a culture which welcomes new ideas and approaches. The team are based at St Michael's Primary care centre with ease of parking for staff and access to Enfield Borough. It is in close proximity to the M25 and has good transport links to Herts and central London. Main duties of the job
As part of the CSRT, providing care to a multicultural and diverse population, to deliver a high standard of physiotherapy care to stroke patients and their carers in the community. To perform comprehensive physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions following a stroke. To use this assessment to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. To hold responsibility for own caseload and, working without direct supervision but together with the other members of the MDT, deliver a comprehensive package of care to stroke patients and their carers. Supervision takes the form of regular formal supervision, training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case review and case conferences. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. With support and guidance from more senior staff, to undertake evidence-based audit and/or research projects to further own and team's clinical practice. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team. May contribute to the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols. To contribute to the delivery of health promotion activities within the service and wider Trust initiatives. To provide cover for other physiotherapists in the service as required. About us
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description and Person Specification for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification
Qualifications
Recognised Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy Evidence of ongoing CPD in portfolio CSP Member Attendance at relevant Post-Graduate Courses. Skills
Ability to prioritise, organise and work in a busy environment Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical reasoning. Good communication skills, able to present information (written and oral) in a clear and logical manner. Experience
18 months - 2 years post-graduate clinical experience. Experience of working in stroke/neuro Experience of working in the NHS Experience of working as part of MDT Experience of working in a community setting Knowledge
Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based stroke care Fluent in written and spoken English Other
Car owner/driver with valid UK driving license 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. North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust Clinical Lead Community Stroke Rehab Team £42,939 to £50,697 a year pro-rata Per annum, including Outer London HCAS
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