Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke and Medicine & Surgery

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our experienced team of specialist physiotherapists within our Integrated Stroke Therapy Team and Medicine & Surgery Team. This split post will see the successful candidate working as part of a large, busy acute and rehabilitation stroke service located in the Primary Stroke Centre at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust as well as providing specialist Neuro assessments within the Medicine & Surgery Therapy Team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious and flexible team player with excellent communication skills. Experience of neuro rehabilitation, respiratory physiotherapy, and working within acute medical teams and 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 guidelines and stroke standards.

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 be expected to support the Education of colleagues in the management and treatment of a variety of neurological conditions 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.

The Stroke service covers 7 days comprising of rostered weekend working. You will also be expected to participate in the Respiratory On-Call Service.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act

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:

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• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
  
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
  

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 Trusts 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 £54.90 This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn 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.

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• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
  
• State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
  
• Evidence of continual professional development.
  
• Evidence of CPD postgraduate learning related to Stroke and Long Term Health Conditions
  
• Clinical Educator's Course.
  
• Involvement with A.C.P.I.N
  

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• 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.
  
• Knowledge of Nice Guidance and current practice.
  
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance since its application.
  
• Up to date in professional practice and new research.
  

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• Previous experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist
  
• Experience working with conditions with complex symptom presentation including stroke and neuro
  
• Experience working with individuals with Neurological conditions
  
• Experience supporting junior staff, support staff and /or students
  
• Post registration experience in stroke, neuro and medical clinical setting
  
• Previous experience in respiratory on call
  
• Experience delivering team education and promotes up to date evidence-based practice
  
• Experience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary team.
  
• Experience of research or audit.
  
• Previous Band 6 In Patient experience
  

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• 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.
  

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• Ability to work alone
  
• Flexible approach to work.
  
• Able to remain professional, calm and polite under pressure
  
• Ability to move and handle patients
  

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a yearpro rata per annum