Are you a highly motivated Physiotherapist with an interest in Stroke?
We are looking for a Highly Specialist, Band 7 Team Lead Physiotherapist for the acute stroke physiotherapy team at Eastbourne District General Hospital (EDGH) to work alongside our therapy leads.
We would also welcome suitable applicants who may be eligible for a band 6 to 7 developer role in this speciality.
Main duties of the job
You will co-ordinate and manage the specialist Physiotherapy Service at the Acute Stroke Unit at EDGH alongside fellow therapy leads.
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy
* Current registration with Health Care Professions Council
* Evidence of comprehensive CPD to Masters level or equivalent experience, knowledge and skills
* Postgraduate: higher level learning. MSc modules/PG certs/diplomas in clinically relevant specialist area
Desirable
* Member of ACPIN
* Leadership qualification/training
Experience
Essential
* Substantial post registration experience of working at a Band 6 level within area of speciality
* Experience of planning and facilitating complex discharges
* Developing and appraising staff, including the provision of supervision
* Evidence of delivering services along evidence-based guidelines
* Evidence of leading audit/service review
Desirable
* Experience of team lead role and responsibilities
* Experience of multi-professional working and working with external agencies
* Experience of service development
* Experience of performance management
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
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