University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Physiotherapist to join our large established team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, support workers and Speech and Language therapists, working in our well-established Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team who provide treatment to patients in their own homes following a stroke.
Main duties of the job
You will demonstrate excellent communication, prioritisation and time management skills. This post will be suitable for a candidate who has a wide range of rotational experience, particularly in the clinical field of stroke.
You will join a supportive team. You will receive regular supervision, appraisal and be encouraged to be involved in service development, audit and research. You will be expected to support and supervise other staff as well as provide practice placements for students.
The successful candidate would need to be flexible in their working as the team helps to support a weekend service on our acute stroke unit.
Job responsibilities
* To be part of the Physiotherapy team serving the stroke early supported discharge team.
* The base for the Early Supported Discharge team being at Leicester General Hospital and the Acute Stroke unit at Leicester General Hospital.
* To carry a clinical caseload, working to national and local guidelines and Service priorities with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
* To support the team leader and clinical specialist and operational functions of the team and supervise team members.
* To promote independence and facilitate optimum function, working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
* To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge and skills in respiratory assessment and treatment as a physiotherapist.
Person Specification
* HCPC Registration
* Diploma/BSc in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
* Interprofessional knowledge of Therapy in an acute area setting/stroke
* Demonstrates effective communication
* Experience of delegation and working with support staff
* Experience with students
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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