Job Summary
We are looking for a Stroke Physiotherapist to join our therapy team. This is a full-time post, working 30.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the therapy seven-day working rota on a 1:6 basis, with compensatory rest days provided in the following week, as well as contribute to the on-call service. The ideal candidate will have experience working with stroke patients and will be involved in providing physiotherapy to inpatients as well as supporting outpatient clinics in close collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team. We offer training opportunities to help you develop your specialist skills in line with your Personal Development Review, as well as leadership training opportunities and access to externally funded courses.
Main duties of the job
The stroke team is friendly and dynamic, that always strives to provide the highest quality of therapeutic intervention to their patients. The team are currently working towards regaining their team\'s "A" rated status on national SSNAP targets and success in integrated working on Stroke patient pathways to achieve CQUIN targets. We are focussed on delivering high quality and effective therapeutic intervention to the Stroke population at Watford General and look to do so via both group and personalised interventions. The team is supported by two band 7 Physiotherapists, alongside other static band 6 stroke Physiotherapists and so teaching, peer support and development are readily available. The team work very closely with their OT colleagues taking a collaborative approach as well as having strong links to the wider MDT.
About Us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
Job Details
Employer: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Location: Watford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0HB
Job Description and Responsibilities
* The successful candidate will need to be confident in managing stroke patients in an acute setting.
* Therapeutic intervention will be carried out either via independent sessions, joint sessions within therapy/ MDT or in a group setting depending on the patient\'s needs.
* Applicants will need to be confident in their ability to work collaboratively within therapy services and amongst the wider MDT team.
* The post holder would also have a role in supporting the service training programme for developing competence of staff in managing acute stroke patients.
Person Specification
Essential
* Education and qualifications: Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised by HCPC; Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent; Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development of expanded specialist skills.
Desirable
* Attendance at postgraduate courses in relevant fields.
Knowledge
* Understanding of Physiotherapy structure in NHS; Standards - HCPC/ CSP/ Local; Policies and Procedures (local e.g. Health and Safety); Ability to search and review evidence base; Understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service; Evidence of written projects/audit.
Experience
* Clinical problem-solving ability; NHS experience; Skill in physiotherapeutic techniques; Highly developed physical skills, dexterity, coordination and sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients; Willing to participate in emergency/on call duties; Ability to assess patient conditions, establish a diagnosis and formulate a specialised treatment plan from a range of modalities.
* Desirable: Experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a broad rotational post; Acute/Community; Respiratory on-call/emergency experience.
Other Requirements
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS submission. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Watford General Hospital, Watford, WD18 0HB
Employer's website: http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk
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