Job Overview We are looking for a forward thinking, skilled & enthusiastic band 6 Physiotherapist to work within the Early Stroke Rehabilitation Team (ESRT) This is a specialist multidisciplinary team providing stroke rehabilitation a service to adults within Milton Keynes. The team consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, a psychologist and rehabilitation assistants who provide a goal focused intervention to patients’ in their home. Main duties of the job This post requires a dedicated autonomous physiotherapist with clinical experience in stroke rehabilitation and/or community. The successful candidate will be required to manage a complex caseload in a busy, developing environment. Excellent organisational, communication and team working skills are required for this position, along with the ability to support and train other members of the ESRT. If you are enthusiastic and self-motivated we look forward to hearing from you. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team and participate in the development and delivery of healthcare provision across Milton Keynes. Working for our organisation The Neurological Conditions Service (NCS) consists of the Early Stroke Rehab Team (ESRT), the Neurological Rehabilitation Service (NRS) and the Neurological Clinical Specialist Team (NCST). The teams work in partnership with people who have an acquired or long-term neurological condition and their families and / or carers. They carry out specialist, person centred assessments and work towards meaningful goals, to facilitate independence and promote safety and function. They provide specialist advice, support and education to enhance quality of life and empower people to self-manage their condition. The teams work alongside their colleagues in health and social care and voluntary services to make sure that care is maintained in the community setting. Their support includes preventing and supporting discharge to and from secondary and tertiary care settings. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities You’ll be working 30hrs per week. If you are short-listed you will be invited to undertake an Interview We are committed to personal and professional development through regular supervision, and in-service training to enhance your CPD. Please note, this is a community post therefore driving and access to a vehicle for work purposes with business class insurance is essential. Please see the job description and person specification for more details Person specification Education And Qualifications Essential criteria UK registration with Health and Care Professions Council. Physiotherapy degree or equivalent Physiotherapy professional qualification. Evidence of post registration CPD relevant to Stroke. Experience working in Stroke Specialty and Community setting Full & current UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle Desirable criteria Membership of CSP Membership of ACPIN Completion of relevant post graduate training course eg MSc module, movement science course Practice educators’ course. Previous experience Essential criteria Experience of working in core areas of physiotherapy Experience working in Stroke Specialty or Community setting Experience of supervision and training of assistants and/or students Managing caseload or an area/ward including regular communication/interaction with all relevant parties Experience of working effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities Desirable criteria Previous work within stroke/ neurological services. Undertaken or participated in a service delivery project, quality improvement project or audit Previous band 6 role Experience of recruitment. Experience of being a student clinical educator Experience or training in behaviour change models/approaches (e.g. coaching skills, Motivational Interviewing, Bridges Self-Management). Skills and knowledge Essential criteria Knowledge with applications of current best practice in stroke rehabilitation. Experience with neurological assessment and outcome measures relevant to stroke Knowledge and experience in the use of a range of treatment approaches relevant to stroke. Broad knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy and physical health. Confident in IT skills, Microsoft Office and patient data recording systems. Ability to maintain standards of record keeping in line with local policies and data protection act. Understand and promote equality, diversity and human rights in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures relating to recruitment. Knowledge of safeguarding and advocating for vulnerable people Knowledge of roles of other professionals. Ability to manage competing demands in the workplace and manage own caseload effectively. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders Demonstrate excellent communication skills applying tact, diplomacy and empathy in clinical and non-clinical settings. Ability to problem solve difficulties raised by patients. Knowledge of NHS systems, policies, procedures and current changes. Ability to formulate clear problem lists, treatment plans and goals Desirable criteria Experience using SystmOne for patient records. Ability to identify and develop evidence based practice within clinical area. Knowledge of NICE and RCP guidelines relevant to stroke. Presentation and training skills. Good working knowledge and application of CQC standards. Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics Essential criteria Full understanding and commitment to CNWL Values of compassion, respect, empowerment and partnership. Enjoys the challenge of complex problem solving. Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively Confident in decision making Confident in being able to delegate tasks appropriately. Self-motivated and able to actively engage commitment of others Appreciation of personal resilience at work and empathic to the needs of others Willingness to travel to different locations to undertake role effectively Committed to and encourages critical self reflection and lifelong learning Positive attitude to change and able to work flexibly. Awareness of own needs and limitations Desirable criteria Promotes and advocates for the physiotherapy profession. Demonstrates a commitment to career development.