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Specialist Physiotherapist (Stroke), Stockport
Client:
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Location:
Stockport, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
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10 Posted:
22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our experienced team of specialist physiotherapists within our Integrated Stroke Therapy Team, on a fixed term / secondment basis. The successful candidate will be part of a large, busy acute and rehabilitation stroke service located in the Primary Stroke Centre at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious and flexible team player with excellent communication skills. Experience of neuro rehabilitation and working within an integrated stroke team is essential. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an adaptable approach to an ever changing complex environment whilst meeting national stroke guidelines and stroke standards. Main duties of the job You will be expected to work within a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist complex clinical assessments, physiotherapy treatment and advice to patients with complex neurological needs. You will also be expected to have excellent communication skills using a variety of media to discuss needs and progress with patients and relatives. You will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload, including those with highly complex needs and will supervise and support the band 5 therapists with caseload management. You will ensure patients are prioritised and managed appropriately and timely discharge plans are made by liaising closely with the wider team and other agencies. 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 responsibilities You will be given the opportunity to develop your clinical skills through the delivery of a wide range of evidence based treatments and a robust in service training programme. You will also have the opportunity to work within our specialist team on the hyper-acute/acute and rehabilitation wards. You will also be expected to mentor and support band 5 and physiotherapy assistants and have an active role in service review and development. 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 Trust's 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 £16. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Evidence of continual professional development. Desirable Evidence of CPD postgraduate learning related to Stroke and Long Term Health Conditions Clinical Educator's Course. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current best practice in physical and psychological interventions in Stroke and neurological conditions Knowledge and application of standardised assessments. Understanding of therapy outcome measures. Computer literacy. Knowledge of NICE Guidance and current practice. Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance since its application. Knowledge of intermediate care and community/support services. Knowledge of discharge planning processes. Up to date in professional practice and new research. Experience Essential Previous experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist Experience working with conditions with complex symptom presentation Experience working with individuals with Health Long Term Conditions Experience supporting junior staff, support staff and/or students. Post registration experience in a stroke clinical setting Desirable Experience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary team. Experience of research or audit. 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. Able to problem-solve. 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 Ability to work alone Flexible approach to work. Able to remain professional, calm and polite under pressure Ability to move and handle patients Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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Client:
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Location:
Stockport, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
56df20f57be9 Job Views:
10 Posted:
22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our experienced team of specialist physiotherapists within our Integrated Stroke Therapy Team, on a fixed term / secondment basis. The successful candidate will be part of a large, busy acute and rehabilitation stroke service located in the Primary Stroke Centre at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious and flexible team player with excellent communication skills. Experience of neuro rehabilitation and working within an integrated stroke team is essential. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an adaptable approach to an ever changing complex environment whilst meeting national stroke guidelines and stroke standards. Main duties of the job You will be expected to work within a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist complex clinical assessments, physiotherapy treatment and advice to patients with complex neurological needs. You will also be expected to have excellent communication skills using a variety of media to discuss needs and progress with patients and relatives. You will be responsible for managing a clinical caseload, including those with highly complex needs and will supervise and support the band 5 therapists with caseload management. You will ensure patients are prioritised and managed appropriately and timely discharge plans are made by liaising closely with the wider team and other agencies. 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 responsibilities You will be given the opportunity to develop your clinical skills through the delivery of a wide range of evidence based treatments and a robust in service training programme. You will also have the opportunity to work within our specialist team on the hyper-acute/acute and rehabilitation wards. You will also be expected to mentor and support band 5 and physiotherapy assistants and have an active role in service review and development. 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 Trust's 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 £16. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. Evidence of continual professional development. Desirable Evidence of CPD postgraduate learning related to Stroke and Long Term Health Conditions Clinical Educator's Course. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of current best practice in physical and psychological interventions in Stroke and neurological conditions Knowledge and application of standardised assessments. Understanding of therapy outcome measures. Computer literacy. Knowledge of NICE Guidance and current practice. Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance since its application. Knowledge of intermediate care and community/support services. Knowledge of discharge planning processes. Up to date in professional practice and new research. Experience Essential Previous experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist Experience working with conditions with complex symptom presentation Experience working with individuals with Health Long Term Conditions Experience supporting junior staff, support staff and/or students. Post registration experience in a stroke clinical setting Desirable Experience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary team. Experience of research or audit. 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. Able to problem-solve. 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 Ability to work alone Flexible approach to work. Able to remain professional, calm and polite under pressure Ability to move and handle patients Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
Check our Blog for more information. Bank or payment details should not be provided when applying for a job. Eurojobs.com is not responsible for any external website content. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button. Created on 22/01/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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