Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled Physiotherapist to join the Integrated Community Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation team, within the Therapies Directorate at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. If you are passionate about the rehabilitation of stroke & neurorehabilitation patients and have experience within the clinical speciality, we are looking for you to become a valued member of our team.
We are a large integrated community team, consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists, Psychologists, Dietetics and Integrated Therapy Assistants, working with patients in their own homes and some community clinics.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to rotate between the Stroke, Neurorehabilitation & Acquired Brain Injury pathways. We are also hoping to extend these rotations onto the acute stroke unit in the near future.
Main duties of the job
The variety of Stroke and Neuro patients that we come across on a daily basis will allow you to extend your clinical knowledge and clinical reasoning in this field of practice.
Working within the service requires you to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and forward thinking. The ability to work within a fast paced and pressured environment is essential, along with having excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate must have a passion for learning and educating others, while demonstrating high levels of drive to improve their own skills and knowledge. You must also be patient-centred in your approach to your clinical practice.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Date posted: 10 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 382-CS11-25
Job locations: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, Ansdell Medical Centre / Centre for Independent Living, Ansdell / Blackpool, FY8 4GW
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a static Band 6 Neuro Physiotherapist you will be responsible for the assessment, treatment planning and rehabilitation of patients who have been diagnosed with a neurological condition or have survived a stroke.
You will be responsible for supporting the discharge planning process of such patients, via liaison with the multi-disciplinary team on the acute stroke unit to ensure discharges are timely and effective for patients.
You will be provided with the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and also to engage in, or lead, any service development projects.
Candidates should be willing to support other team members in their development, including junior Physiotherapists, therapy assistants and students. This will include active participation in clinical supervision sessions and an in-service training rota.
This full-time post (37.5 hours per week) will require you to work weekends on a rota basis. However, this post has no on-call commitment.
We will offer the following support:
* Professional support will be provided by the Clinical Lead Therapist as well as the opportunity to engage in regular peer-supervision with other team members.
* Protected CPD time.
* An individualised Job Plan which includes protected service development / audit time and regular Clinical Supervision.
* Active participation in a structured in-service training programme.
* Opportunity to contribute to wider departmental developments via Working Party groups.
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
* 12-18 months plus postgraduate experience
* Post-graduate stroke and/or neurology experience
* Management, development and supervision of junior staff members or students
* Experience of undertaking audit
* Active participation with in-service training
Desirable
* Evidence of extended skills.
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registered
* Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the speciality.
Desirable
* Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
* Membership of Special Interest Groups relevant to speciality
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
* Committed to personal and departmental development
* Able to work well with others and pass on skills and knowledge
* Ability to work in pressured situations.
* Have motivation, drive and enthusiasm.
* Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning and decision-making skills.
* Good planning, prioritisation and organisational skills.
* Ability to be empathetic and discuss sensitive issues.
* Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills
OTHER FACTORS
Essential
* Clear vision of role and commitment to speciality.
* Have good computer and telephone skills.
* UK Driving License & access to a vehicle
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals, Ansdell Medical Centre / Centre for Independent Living, Ansdell / Blackpool, FY8 4GW
Employer's website: https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/
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