Specialist Physiotherapist - Community Stroke Team
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
As a combined Acute and Community Trust, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) is enjoying greater integration working with colleagues across different sectors within the footprint of Morecambe Bay. Not only does this provide improved ways of working within the multi-disciplinary context, it enables you to be involved in the exciting journey ahead for providing transformational care within Morecambe Bay.
We are a multi-disciplinary team who would welcome you to join us.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Integrated Community Stroke Team (ICST) based in the Furness Area. This is rotational between the Inpatient team at Furness General Hospital and the Community covering Furness and South Lakes. This allows colleagues to be a part of the whole patient pathway from admission to discharge and ongoing rehabilitation in the community. Rotations are currently 4 monthly.
We provide a 6 day service including Saturdays for the inpatient pathway and 5 day service in the community pathway currently with the aim of 7 day inpatient working and 6 day community working in the future.
We offer a supportive induction plan and stroke specific training/competencies. There is also the opportunity to engage in NROL (Neuro rehab online) and support the ongoing service developments alongside the Integrated Stroke and Neuro Delivery Network (ISNDN).
Our aim is to ensure all our patients have access to appropriate treatment in the right location. Our approach to stroke services will require a degree of flexibility as well as creative thinking to establish and form new pathways of care.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You will require access to a car to support Community working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Health and Care Professions Council registered Physiotherapist.
* Honours Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy approved by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy/Health and Care Professions Council.
* Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education.
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
Experience
* Comprehensive rotational experience as a Staff grade in the core competencies within physiotherapy for example: elderly care, musculo-skeletal, neurology, orthopaedics and cardio-respiratory care.
* Evidence of effective written and oral communication skills in English in a variety of settings.
* Experience of working within a team.
* Previous experience of working in a relevant clinical area.
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
* Evidence of commitment, motivation and adaptability.
* Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and make decisions upon that information.
* Must demonstrate a knowledge of team/group dynamics and understand the role of a Specialist Physiotherapist within a team.
* Understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession.
* Good communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential.
* Ability to liaise effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
* To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy.
* Hold a driving license and have access to a car.
* Knowledge and skills around Stroke Specific Assessments and Treatment.
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.
Salary: £35,392 to £42,618 a year, pro rata.
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