Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Stroke, Band 7
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are excited to offer an amazing opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to join our integrated stroke therapy team for maternity cover. This is an excellent opportunity for a Physiotherapist with stroke specialist skills and proven leadership experience to join a supportive and dynamic team.
Maternity cover - Post is until 28th December 2025.
We are looking for a candidate with proven specialist stroke skills, who will be responsible for the provision of expert therapy across both our hyper-acute and acute stroke units. The successful candidate will be passionate about stroke and the delivery of a quality service, leading on evidence-based practice and application of local and national stroke service objectives. They will be motivated to develop themselves, colleagues, and the service alongside the demands of working in a busy acute hospital.
Main duties of the job
1. Support the operational management of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff working within the stroke team, including supervision, annual appraisal, training, and general support.
2. Address issues relating to performance management (in consultation with Human Resources and the Lead Therapist) to effectively manage staff within the clinical team.
3. Ensure effective stock control and use of resources to support budget management, including reviewing staff resources and skill mix to meet service needs.
4. Assume responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area.
5. When performing on-call duties, staff must be available on the ward within 45 minutes of the call. For staff living more than 45 minutes from the hospital, a designated on-call room for overnight stay is available in GRH and is free of charge.
About us
It is expected that all employees uphold the values of the organisation as our values underpin everything we do and describe the way we expect our staff to behave towards our patients, families, and carers, and between each other. We have the following three values:
1. Caring: Patients said: "Show me that you care about me as an individual. Talk to me, not about me. Look at me when you talk to me."
2. Excelling: Patients said: "Don't just do what you have to, take the next step and go the extra mile."
Job responsibilities
In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone.
Professional values
Deliver therapeutic intervention as a highly specialist clinician within the stroke team, using the principles of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework.
Communication and interpersonal skills
Communicate effectively with patients and carers regarding potentially complex, sensitive, or distressing information to provide patient-centred care, encourage self-management, and maximize rehabilitation potential.
Work collaboratively with medical, nursing, and other allied health professionals to ensure delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service.
Leadership, management, and team working
Assume responsibility for personal development and ensure other team members are supported for development and supervision linked to appraisal.
As a senior clinical decision-maker, support the managerial and operational leadership for the Therapy team in stroke, ensuring an effective and evidence-based service through assessing, planning, and implementing treatment programmes.
Lead evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
* Registered with HCPC
* Completed or working towards completion of relevant post-graduate study and experience of working at a senior level in this specialist area.
* Valid UK driving license
Experience
* Experience of working in the NHS in the UK
* Relevant specialist experience in stroke specialty and proven leadership experience.
* Experience of providing education and supervision to staff and students.
* Evidence of Continued CPD, including evidence of reflective practice, service evaluation, and utilization of best practice.
Knowledge
* The ability to operationally manage a service area including evaluation and making change as required.
* The ability to manage change and conflict to ensure resolutions with positive outcomes.
* Excellent communication skills across the MDT, patients, carers, and other professionals.
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.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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