Overview
Team Lead (Band 7) Physiotherapist - Acute Stroke Unit (1-year FTC, maternity leave cover)
Employer: Kingston & Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston Upon Thames KT2 7QB
Job Responsibilities
As the Lead Physiotherapist on the Acute Stroke Unit, you would be responsible for planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the physiotherapy stroke service. You will manage this team on a day-to-day basis, which includes a static Band 6 Physiotherapist, a rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist and a part-time Physio Assistant, providing clinical supervision, appraisals and teaching. You will need to carry out performance and absence management as required.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential: Degree in Physiotherapy; HCPC Registration.
Desirable: Member of Special Interest Group (e.g. ACPIN).
Experience: Essential – Extensive stroke experience in an acute NHS setting; participation in research, audit or clinical governance. Desirable – Experience with neurological patients in acute NHS setting.
Skills
Essential: Ability to prioritise workload and good organisational skills; excellent communication, including with complex and sensitive information; IT skills; team working and leadership skills.
Desirable: Teaching skills. Knowledge: Evidence-based knowledge of stroke & neurology; wide variety of treatment techniques.
Eligibility
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check will be necessary. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Details
Band 7; Fixed term; 12 months; Full-time (37.5 hours; part-time considered 30+ hours).
Salary: £53,751 to £60,651 per year pro rata incl. HCAS
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