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Lead Physiotherapist, CINSS
The closing date is 06 April 2026
The CINSS team is a community based interdisciplinary therapy team; supporting the early discharge of patients post discharge from hospital with a neurological diagnosis. The post is based at Newfield House providing patient centred rehabilitation to patients in the Coventry area aged 18 years and over. You will be an integral part of a friendly and supportive team working with people in their own homes, our out‑patient clinic and gym.
This post offers the successful candidate with opportunity to consolidate current skills working closely with the Clinical Lead and Therapy Leadership Team to deliver standards of care and service delivery aligned to the Trust Values.
This post will provide you with an opportunity to develop clinical skills managing patients' rehabilitation needs, develop interdisciplinary team working, and management of a team of therapy staff.
This post would suit an experienced Neuro Physiotherapist who is looking to work within a dynamic and friendly team who are committed to providing an excellent patient‑centred service, whilst supporting continuous development of clinical skills through joint working, access to a comprehensive in‑service training programme.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- An inclusive team approach and excellent communication skills are essential. You will be expected to work independently and effectively with a secondary care stroke team to ensure safe and effective discharge into the community, prioritising your workload and time, and supporting others to do the same.
- To be an integral part of the Community Integrated Neuro and Stroke Service.
- To liaise closely with healthcare professionals from University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Out of Hospital and Integrated Community Services including social care, CHC, primary care and VCSE.
- To follow defined stroke and neurological care pathways and other relevant rehabilitation pathways as required.
- To assess for and plan, implement and evaluate outcome focussed interventions/treatment.
- To provide a comprehensive range of evidenced based assessment and treatment to patients.
- To support the Clinical Lead and Service Lead with professional leadership within the team.
- To support the Service Lead with day‑to‑day operational leadership of the team in conjunction with Lead therapists in the team.
The successful candidate will have evidence of post‑graduate neuro rehabilitation experience and sound clinical reasoning. There is expectation that the candidate will be able to evidence specialist clinical experience/practice and be committed to providing high standards of care.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job responsibilities
- Ensure excellent communication with clients carers, demonstrating ability to deliver difficult diagnoses and prognosis with tact and empathy, managing distressed or aggressive clients or carers.
- Demonstrate skills in dealing with challenging behaviour, such as Alzheimers disease, depression and aggressiveness of clients or carers/relatives.
- Take a lead role as a Physiotherapist at interdisciplinary meetings to ensure that the appropriate physiotherapeutic elements are integrated in the overall patient management plan.
- Liaise and maintain good communication with all professionals and agencies involved in the care of each patient to ensure a seamless service. To provide complex written reports and attend case conferences as required.
- Build and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, the interdisciplinary team and other health workers and agencies.
- Network nationally across other rehabilitation providers and educators for the development of best practice.
- Promote awareness of the role of physiotherapy and the CINSS Service.
- To be consulted as an expert source of information by the team seeking advice/information.
- Demonstrate highly developed persuasive, motivational and reassuring skills to achieve patient co‑operation, attain set goals and facilitate patients to manage their condition independently.
- Provide and receive complex and sensitive information, verbally, written and /or electronically (where available), to and from consultants, GPs, patients, colleagues, other members of the MDT and other agencies.
- Attend meetings and represent the Service or profession on behalf of the Clinical Lead as required.
- Work with other professionals towards the development of multidisciplinary, multi‑agency approach to patients care, ensuring the highest quality service delivery to each patient.
- Maintain records of communication within Trust and service standards and procedures.
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and other relevant meetings.
- Attend monthly team meetings and Safety and Quality Forum.
- Identify the need for and initiate the use of translator services as required.
For further details of the role, please see the attached job description.
Secondment will be considered for internal candidates. If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes are essential for this role. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.
The group is currently trialling a new Integrated Neighbourhood Team (INT) model following a collaborative event with internal and external stakeholders. This pilot aims to explore team structures and assess the impact on patient experience. While no formal redesign has taken place yet, the outcomes of this trial may inform future service delivery and team configuration across the group.
If you are successful in your application, please be aware that your team structure and line management may be subject to change in the future as part of this evolving model. However, any formal changes will be preceded by appropriate consultation in line with organisational policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
Knowledge and Skills
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
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.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
£47,810 to £54,710 a yearpro rata per annum
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