Specialist Physiotherapist CINSS

Important note for candidates - unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

We have an exciting opportunity for a part time flexible, enthusiastic and committed Physiotherapist to work in our Community Integrated Neurology and Stroke Service (CINSS).

The successful candidate will join a specialist multi-professional team which provides patient centred, goal directed specialist neuro-rehabilitation in community and outpatient settings.

You will have experience of working in stroke & neurology, previous community experience is desirable but not essential.

You will work alongside highly skilled MDT clinical staff & will be supported by a Specialist Physio. We will provide you with a structured support network, regular supervision, appraisals & a comprehensive induction package. There will be opportunities to learn & attend external training.

This role will be predominantly covering the East of Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (LLR), however as CINSS is a countywide service there is an expectation to cover across the whole of LLR when required.

The base for this role will be either Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough or Leicester, this will be agreed with the successful candidate on appointment.

The post is 28 hours a week, the core service hours are 8:00-17:00 Monday to Friday & there is flexibility regarding how these hours are worked across these days/times.

Please note, a valid driving licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.

• To work as a specialist clinician to utilise, develop and enhance Physiotherapy clinical and professional skills within the service to deliver high standards of practice.
• To provide specialist Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients within a multi-disciplinary format in clinical care pathways.
• To take a lead in developing the service. This involves promoting high quality clinical practice and ensuring professional standards are maintained in the workplace.
• To deliver a specialist Physiotherapy service to patients within a variety of settings, requiring flexibility/adaptability in recognising the complexity of these environments to maximise their abilities and opportunities for occupational wellbeing.

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.About UsLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.All jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

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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.