Job Summary
Planned Interview Date: 14/01/2025
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to work in our Neurosciences Physiotherapy Service at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as a Rotational Band 6. The post sits within a large neurosciences physiotherapy team as part of a rotation that covers all aspects of a patient with neurological impairments journey. The rotations include hyperacute/acute stroke rehab, stroke rehab, neuro outpatients, neurosurgery, spinal surgery, neurology, and complex rehabilitation with each area led by an experienced Band 7.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate post-graduate experience and clinical knowledge of the assessment and management of a variety of patients. They will be required to demonstrate an ability to work both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of multidisciplinary teams for the best outcomes for our patients. Good communication skills are essential both with patients and our colleagues and respectful behaviours to all.
Main Duties of the Job
The main duties of this role are the assessment and treatment of a wide variety of neurologically impaired patients in a variety of environments including critical care, wards, and outpatient departments. You will carry your own caseload and be expected to time manage this alongside other commitments you may have. You will work closely with the Band 7 team leads to clinically manage more complex conditions depending on your level of experience and at times lead the service in their absence.
Training and development are a crucial part of this role, particularly supporting newly qualified and unregistered staff to have regular educational support and also other members of the MDT where applicable. Alongside this, there will be opportunities to be involved in aspects of clinical audit, quality improvement, quality governance, and research.
About Us
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, over 7 sites, is a large tertiary teaching hospital. It has excellent links with the wider West Yorkshire health providers and is focused on being the best for specialist and integrated care. At its heart is the Leeds Way, five core values at the centre of its business. It is also a centre for Lean methodology and Quality Improvement. These methods allow us to be more efficient with all our resources and provide an improved experience and better outcomes for our patients.
The Physiotherapy service at Leeds is passionate about patients being at the centre of our business and receiving high quality, evidence-based care while keeping staff Health and Wellbeing a priority of our service. LTHT provides a variety of specialist neurosciences services for the region including Neurosurgery, Hyperacute Stroke, and Complex rehab which are all part of this Band 6 Rotation.
Job Responsibilities
The post holder will have the opportunity to access the following rotations:
1. Neurology
2. Stroke Rehabilitation
3. Acute Stroke including the hyper-acute stroke unit
4. Neurosurgery
5. Neuro outpatients
6. Complex Rehabilitation
7. Spines
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent
* Attendance on relevant postgraduate courses
Experience
* At least 18 months experience working as a physiotherapist
* Working with a wide range of professionals including medical, nursing, and therapy colleagues
Skills
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
* Ability to prioritise, organise and allocate workload
* Time management skills
Personal Attributes
* Professional and patient-focused
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Flexible, adaptable, capable of lateral thinking
* Good interpersonal skills
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address: St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF
Employer's Website: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
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