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 An excellent communicator 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.
Closing date of applications: 29 January 2025 Date of interview: 12 February 2025
About us 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. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
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 4th 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. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job 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.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.
Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications Essential
Physiotherapy degree or equivalent diploma HCPC registration Attendance at relevant courses/ training
Desirable
Member of CSP or ACPIN Active/ up to date CPD portfolio
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Previous employment within the NHS Post graduate experience in neurology Previous experience in respiratory care/ participation in on-call rota Evidence of MDT working experience
Desirable
Accredited student supervisor Experience across a variety of specialities Experience in acute stroke care Experience working with patients with complex impairments
Skills and Ability Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise Experience supervising others Ability to gather relevant information
Desirable
Ability to delegate to others Experience using specialist equipment/ seating Evidence of service development
Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential
Ability to use verbal, non-verbal and supported communication Experience with difficult conversations Ability to liaise with wider MDT members
Desirable
Evidence of supporting others Experience with IT systems
Employer Details Employer Name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 An excellent communicator 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.
Closing date of applications: 29 January 2025 Date of interview: 12 February 2025
About us 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. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
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 4th 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. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job 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.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.
Person Specification Education, Training and Qualifications Essential
Physiotherapy degree or equivalent diploma HCPC registration Attendance at relevant courses/ training
Desirable
Member of CSP or ACPIN Active/ up to date CPD portfolio
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Previous employment within the NHS Post graduate experience in neurology Previous experience in respiratory care/ participation in on-call rota Evidence of MDT working experience
Desirable
Accredited student supervisor Experience across a variety of specialities Experience in acute stroke care Experience working with patients with complex impairments
Skills and Ability Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise Experience supervising others Ability to gather relevant information
Desirable
Ability to delegate to others Experience using specialist equipment/ seating Evidence of service development
Communication and Interpersonal Skills Essential
Ability to use verbal, non-verbal and supported communication Experience with difficult conversations Ability to liaise with wider MDT members
Desirable
Evidence of supporting others Experience with IT systems
Employer Details Employer Name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Derby Hospital Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
