Job summary This exciting role is for a physiotherapist looking to develop their specialist skills further in community stroke rehabilitation. The applicant should be an autonomous practitioner with proven skills in caseload management and specialist knowledge of stroke rehabilitation. The role is working in a friendly supportive team and covering mostly the South Gloucestershire area working with people in their homes and local community. There is lots of scope for training and development and working closely with the MDT. This role is fixed term for 6 months Main duties of the job To assess, plan, implement and monitor care, facilitating best practice and evidence-based, person-centred care To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of stroke patients with complex/highly complex needs and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, including reorganisation of planned work at short notice to accommodate emerging priorities To facilitate patient empowerment by enabling people to manage their condition effectively and independently preventing complications and improving quality of life To work within defined specialist, department and national protocols/policies for stroke care such as the NICE clinical guidelines and National Stroke Strategy To be a resource and provide specialist advice, education and support to other health care personnel and people who have had a Stroke contribute to planning, delivering and evaluating programmes of education and development for Stroke care To be actively involved in monitoring and developing the Stroke service, toensure patients receive sustainable high quality care that is effective and safe To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing to identify areas affecting functional ability and indicate need for furtherassessment/treatment About us Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire. Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27 days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive. We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices. Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy. Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 083-6907024-MC Job locations Woodlands Court, Ash Ridge Road Bristol BS32 4LB Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position. Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK. If you are currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position. Sirona care & health currently recruit overseas nursing and therapy staff through an NHS Trust Supplier and we adhere to the NHSE Code of Practice in relation to applicants from Red List countries. We are therefore, unable to accept any direct applications to this advert from candidates who are not already based in the UK. If you are currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Knowledge Essential Evidence of continuing professional development in stroke care Desirable Service development or audit experience Experience Essential Experience in assessment and management of people after stroke as part of a MDT Experience in supervision of more junior staff/students Desirable Experience of community rehabilitation Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Knowledge Essential Evidence of continuing professional development in stroke care Desirable Service development or audit experience Experience Essential Experience in assessment and management of people after stroke as part of a MDT Experience in supervision of more junior staff/students Desirable Experience of community rehabilitation 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Sirona care & health CIC Address Woodlands Court, Ash Ridge Road Bristol BS32 4LB Employer's website https://www.sirona-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)