We are seeking an Advanced Physiotherapist with extensive experience of delivering physiotherapy to older people and neurological patients. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering specialist therapy in the acute setting. The post holder will work within the inpatient Medicine for Older People and Neurological Outliers Service, based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
We pride ourselves on integrated team working and strive for continuous service improvement. Service development and supervision are supported by a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Neuro Rehabilitation.
We strongly encourage an evidenced based approach and support staff through supervision and appraisal. Attendance at post graduate courses is also supported.
Candidates will be expected to join and partake in emergency on call rota and weekend working rotas, therefore previous experience of working within a respiratory or intensive care field is essential.
Please contact us if you would like further information and apply online.
For further details / informal visits contact: Katherine Stagg, Clinical Specialist in Neuro Rehabilitation, 07929 356662.
To be responsible for leading and developing the Physiotherapy team providing a service to the acute Medicine for the Older People ward and Acute Neuro Rehabilitation in regard to all aspects of clinical governance within this specialty.
To perform specialised assessment and treatment for patients with highly complex neurological presentations and needs, and to provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, relatives and others.
To undertake all aspects of clinical responsibilities as a skilled, autonomous and advanced practitioner.
To actively lead development of professional and service initiatives, and contribute to organisational objectives.
To supervise, teach and appraise Physiotherapy staff and students within the specialty
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
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• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
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• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Jan 2025