Specialist Physiotherapist

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This post is hosted by Lincolnshire Community Health Services (LCHS). The ability to travel is essential. The role has potential rotations between other neuro services across Lincolnshire, with rotations discussed further at interview.

This is a dynamic opportunity to work across acute and community settings within the Lincolnshire Stroke Service (LSS). You will contribute to patient-centred rehabilitation and work with a multidisciplinary team across the patient pathway from acute inpatient settings to community delivery.

The post involves being part of the therapy weekend cover rota.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Lincolnshire Stroke Service has a centralised acute component at Lincoln County Hospital (LCH) and a countywide community arm with four bases.

• Work as an autonomous practitioner, undertaking specialist assessment and treatment that is evidence-based and aligned with clinical priorities.
• Develop and implement individual rehabilitation programmes based on patient-led outcomes, using the skills of the multidisciplinary team to maximise potential.
• Collaborate with consultants, nurses, clinical psychologist, specialist physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, assistant practitioners and rehabilitation assistants.
• Assist the Physiotherapy Leads/Team Leads to develop and maintain a service structure that delivers best practice, contribute to training, guidelines and innovations benefiting the service.
• Participate in service development and leadership, supported by specialists within both the acute and community teams.

• Demonstrable experience within the Neurological field; willingness to learn; passion for improving outcomes for people who have recently had a stroke.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to travel across Lincolnshire; flexibility to work across acute and community settings.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

We are an equal opportunities employer. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and to being a fair and inclusive workplace. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in LCHS’ workforce.

We recognise the need for flexible working practices to accommodate personal goals and commitments. Flexible working options such as part-time hours, compressed hours, job shares and hybrid models can help balance personal and work commitments and support recruitment and retention.

For further details or informal visits: Name: Jack Cockayne, Physio Professional Lead. Email: , Tel: . Alternate: .