The post offers a 6 monthly rotational programme working across a variety of different areas including Urgent Care, Stroke, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Neuro Rehabilitation, MSK Outpatients and Intermediate Care Services in the community. The physiotherapist will act as an autonomous practitioner both professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of their professional and clinical work Assess and treat patients promoting timely hospital discharge with a home first ethos. Optimise the clinical progress and quality of life of patients by providing individualised physiotherapeutic assessments, evidence-based recommendations and treatment plans. Provide specialist knowledge across a range of procedures underpinned by National standards and theory. To participate in the Respiratory On Call evening and weekend duties; this is underpinned by an educational and competency assessed programme. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across Stockport and to GP’s across Manchester, Tameside, East Cheshire and Derbyshire and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes in order to provide time critical medications and time critical visits. Where possible, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act. Provide a clinical physiotherapeutic service to designated wards, outpatient clinics, intermediate and community services at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. Attend relevant ward rounds/meetings such as whiteboards, and liaise with medical, paramedical, nursing, discharge and social work professionals as necessary. Act as a resource for physiotherapeutic information and advice to other professionals. Assist with training and updating healthcare professionals, regarding evidence-based therapy, including giving lectures and informal talks. Collect all data necessary to meet local information requirements and as required by the Therapy service for monitoring. Participate in quality assurance programmes, and development and maintenance of service standards, policies & procedures. Participate in personal and professional development through objective setting and regular job review. Work as a committed and effective member of the physiotherapy staff in order to maximise the potential of the service and profession. Maintain professional competence and expertise by keeping up to date with current research, working practices and models of working. Provide physiotherapy cover for other physiotherapy teams as necessary. Partake in the respiratory on call overnight and weekend service. We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits We Offer To You Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Catharine Thomas Job title: Assistant Directorate Manager Email address: catharine.thomas@stockport.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0161 419 5092 Stephanie Brown Medical and Surgical Team Lead Stephanie Ann Brown 0161 419 5899