Are you a highly motivated Physiotherapist with an interest in Stroke?
We are looking for a static Band 6 Physiotherapist for the acute stroke physiotherapy team at Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH) to work alongside the Team leads in supporting the acute stroke team.
With the support of the Team leads, you will be responsible for managing the caseload for the specialist Physiotherapy Service at the Acute Stroke Unit at EDGH alongside an extremely dedicated team.
You will work closely with Allied Health Professional Leads, nursing, medical and managerial team leads, in the operational and strategic development of the Integrated Stroke Pathway.
You will need to be flexible in your approach, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to manage a complex clinical caseload.
The Acute Stroke team are supported by an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, a Service Manager and a Professional Lead Physiotherapist. We are actively committed to continuing professional development through clinical supervision, specialist Neuro teaching and training.
You will be responsible for supporting with the induction, training and supervision of rotational band 5 and and non-registered clinicians within the team
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us
This advert closes on Thursday 6 Mar 2025
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