Stroke Specialist Community Physiotherapist
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Job Summary
Integrated care is about providing better care and support to our patients, users and the people of Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale by co-ordinating our services more effectively, with the focus on improving the health and wellbeing of residents.
Job Summary
Integrated care is about providing better care and support to our patients, users and the people of Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale by co-ordinating our services more effectively, with the focus on improving the health and wellbeing of residents.
You will join our multidisciplinary Community Stroke Team carrying out holistic assessments of patient needs and develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes. There is a varied caseload to support adults and older people within their own homes, including care homes.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen within the Community Stroke team for a Band 6 Physiotherapist.
You will work closely with the other team members who will support your development. You will have experience working within a community setting and help with the delivery of an efficient and effective service.
You will be an autonomous practitioner and work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting the supervision of junior staff.
You will have an active role in coordinating new referrals, managing waiting lists and supporting the team to maintain patient flow.
The service is community-based and would require you to be able to travel to various locations across HMR on a daily basis.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted
16 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-RCO-P288-25-A
Job locations
Rochdale Infirmary
Whitehall Street
Rochdale
OL120NB
Job Description
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 can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job Description
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 can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications and registration
* Physiotherapy degree
* HCPC registration
Desirable
* member of CSP
* evidence of relevant post grad training
Essential
Experience knowledge and skills
* oTo comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protection, confidentiality, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of patients. Research and Development awareness
* participation in clinical audit
* Knowledge of anatomy and physiology to support relevant clinical skills and effective clinical reasoning
Desirable
* clincial skills at level 7
Skills
Essential
* able to demonstrate understanding of multi agency working
* evidence of supporting learners and junior staff
* oUnderstanding of evidence-based practice
Desirable
* advanced communication skills
Person Specification
Essential
* able to demonstrate understanding of multi agency working
* evidence of supporting learners and junior staff
* oUnderstanding of evidence-based practice
Desirable
* advanced communication skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rochdale Infirmary
Whitehall Street
Rochdale
OL120NB
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rochdale Infirmary
Whitehall Street
Rochdale
OL120NB
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
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