An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist with substantial experience in the field of neurology, to support the provision and development of our services to the stroke unit, early supported discharge for stroke, neurology in-patients and neurology out-patients.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly and successful team; together we are proud to deliver the highest standards of clinical quality, patient care and staff experience.
Your happiness at work is incredibly important to us, and hence, we are committed to supporting your health and wellbeing. Our proud to CARE values and Leading the Chesterfield Way behaviours are firmly embedded across the Trust, whilst our focus on proudly 'being you' supports our hospital to be a great place to work.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will be able to evidence post-graduate experience in the fields of acute stroke care and stroke rehabilitation. They will also have experience of the in and out-patient rehabilitation of patients with a wide range of other neurological conditions. Applicants will be responsible, along with the rest of the senior team, for supervising more junior physiotherapists, TI's and assistants based within the team.
About us
Emma Shaddock, one of the Neurology team leads, says: "If you are a physiotherapist with an interest in neurology and supporting patients through their rehabilitation journey and wish to join our passionate and friendly team, we'd love to hear from you!"
Hours will be worked to support the 7-day provision of inpatient stroke care and applicants will be expected to have a flexible approach to this.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust provides clinical placements for students from Sheffield and Nottingham, and applicants will have experience of supporting students on undergraduate placements.
The Trust is committed to supporting and developing staff through appraisals and the supervision process. Senior staff have individual supervision and peer support as well as access to training.
For the full duties and requirements of this post please refer to the job description and the person specification.
This post will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check. Please note that successful external candidates will be required to pay for their own DBS Disclosure. The cost will be deducted from the first salary payment. Further details of the Disclosure and Barring Service check will be confirmed upon offer of employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* Qualification in Physiotherapy at degree level or equivalent.
* HCPC registered.
Desirable
* Relevant postgraduate courses.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Awareness of Trust and NHS wide initiatives.
* Knowledge of current drivers of service improvement in relation to stroke rehabilitation.
* Time management and prioritisation skills.
* Demonstrate knowledge of neurological conditions and their management.
* Experience in evaluation of practice.
* Evidence of CPD in Neurological Physiotherapy.
* Involvement in department, Trust or NHS wide initiatives.
* ICT skills.
Desirable
* Involvement in clinical audit.
* Involvement in service and interdisciplinary development.
* Clinical educator's course.
Experience
Essential
* Postgraduate experience of in-patient stroke care and/or in and out-patient neurological rehabilitation.
Personal Attributes
Essential
* Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
* Demonstrate enthusiasm and initiative.
* Recognises the importance of compassion in healthcare.
* Demonstrate a specific interest in the role advertised.
* Understands the importance of leadership in this role.
* Demonstrates a flexible attitude to working.
* Demonstrates the ability to work within a team and understands team dynamics.
* Evidence of self-development.
* Car driver/access to a car for ESD service.
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
* Proud to CARE: Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement.
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Top Road, Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
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