The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting permanent opportunity to work as an Advanced Physiotherapist within Stroke Rehabilitation.
The postholder will work on the stroke rehabilitation ward based at Freeman Hospital and, together with another Advanced Physiotherapist, will be jointly responsible for the provision of high-quality patient-centred physiotherapy service provision.
The postholder will be responsible for planning, organising and delivering highly specialist physiotherapy care to stroke patients using advanced clinical reasoning, reflection, and analysis to inform practice.
Additionally, the post holder will provide the day-to-day support and management of other members of the team.
This opportunity would suit someone who is passionate about quality improvement and the provision of stroke rehabilitation, and has senior clinical experience within stroke.
* Interview Date: 20 March 2025
* 24 Hours/ Week
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
* To be an active member of the physiotherapy team delivering a high standard of physiotherapy care to patients within the speciality
* To be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team within the speciality area
* To be a member of the appropriate clinical interest group as applicable to role
* To work into other specialties if required at times of staff shortage
* To be responsible for own continued professional development and assist CPD of other members of the physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams
* Following a period of in-house assessment, induction and training (as appropriate) to be part of the weekend and bank holiday rota for stroke.
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the physiotherapy team on Stroke delivering a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to patients presenting with acute stroke. To be an active member of the appropriate multi-disciplinary team within Stroke Rehab Services. To be responsible for own continued professional development. Following a period of in-house assessment, induction and training (as appropriate), to be part of the bank holiday and weekend rota.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
* Highly specialist knowledge of medical conditions relevant to the speciality and their impact on patient's functional abilities
* Highly specialist knowledge of the physiotherapy process and its application with the client group in the speciality
* Experience of undertaking quality improvement projects
* Knowledge of current NHS initiatives
SKILLS
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others both formally and informally
* Good organisation, time management, problem-solving and prioritisation skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice
* Completion of Basic Bobath course or clinical equivalent
* IT Skills
EXPERIENCE
* Extensive post-grad experience including at a Senior level within Stroke or Neurosciences.
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Experience of teaching and delivering presentations
* Experience of carrying out audit projects
QUALIFICATIONS
* Degree or equivalent Diploma in Physiotherapy
* State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
* Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate courses to MSc level
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
* Involvement with the relevant CSP Clinical Special Interest Group e.g. ACPIN
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.
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