Specialist Physiotherapist - Community Stroke Rehabilitation
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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Community Stroke Services for a Specialist Physiotherapist to join our team to cover maternity leave until 7th July 2025, part time 22.5 hours per week. The Community Stroke service provides Early Supported Discharge as well as support for people with new therapeutic needs following their stroke, aligned with the Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS) model, offering a needs-based service.
You will join our multidisciplinary team comprising Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and experienced Associate and Assistant practitioners. The Community Rehabilitation service is in high demand and committed to providing high-quality, diverse, and evidence-based care. We offer supervision, appraisal, and support CPD development.
This is a Fixed Term post until 7th July 2025. Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be considered on a secondment basis, subject to discussion with their line manager.
Main duties of the job
The key objectives are to deliver high-quality, safe, evidence-based, and goal-focused rehabilitation, supporting stroke survivors to manage their own care and remain in their homes. This includes holistic assessments and specialist physiotherapy interventions. Clinical reasoning, assessment, intervention skills, and experience in neuro/stroke care are essential. You will be encouraged to develop your skills and contribute to service development.
About Us
We are ESNEFT, serving nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex, providing care from hospitals, community clinics, and in patients' homes. Employing over 12,000 staff, we support staff development, flexible working, and offer benefits like a pension scheme, annual leave, and NHS discounts. We are committed to digital transformation with Epic's EPR system to improve patient and staff experiences.
If you are passionate about patient care and career development, we want to hear from you. Learn more about working here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Additional Details
* Post posted: 22 April 2025
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum pro rata
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 3 months
* Part-time
* Location: 659-662 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, CO4 9YQ
Person Specification
Experience
* Essential: Proven experience within the relevant care group
* Desirable: Competencies relevant to the specialism, experience managing others
Qualifications
* Essential: Registered physiotherapist with HCPC, relevant training, evidence of CPD
* Desirable: Chartered Society of Physiotherapy member, additional relevant qualifications
Knowledge
* Essential: Good knowledge of assessments and therapeutic interventions relevant to stroke care
Other Requirements
This post is subject to DBS checks and UK professional registration.
Employer Details
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: 659-662 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, CO4 9YQ
Website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
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