Band 6 Stroke and Neuro Physiotherapist

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Highweek; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a physiotherapist to provide high-quality assessment and treatment for patients with stroke and neurological conditions in inpatient acute and rehab stroke units, and within the Community Stroke and Neuro Rehab Team.

The post involves a Neuro Physiotherapy rotation across the Stroke and Neuro service, with shifts including Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays; a band 5-6 developmental post may be considered depending on experience, based at

Responsibilities

• Provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment for stroke and neuro patients.
• Assess people with complex physical disability.
• Rotate through different parts of the Stroke and Neuro service.
• Work shifts rostered to Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
• In the community, see an average of at least 4 visits per day with more when seen as outpatients or via remote technology.

Job description

The primary function of this role is to provide a high standard of physiotherapy, to people with stroke and neurological conditions in the inpatient acute and rehab stroke units and in the Community Stroke and Neuro Rehab Team.

You will provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment, including the assessment of people with complex physical disability.

This post will form part of a Neuro Physiotherapy rotation, which also includes:

• Rotation through different parts of the Stroke and Neuro service.
• There may be a requirement to work within different service areas as workload demands
• The post-holder will provide physiotherapy assessment and treatment including assessment of people with complex physical disability
• This role includes shifts rostered to work Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
• We may consider a band 5-6 developmental post depending on experience.

The Acute stroke unit is based at Torbay Hospital and admits 650 people with stroke each year; the stroke and neuro rehabilitation unit is at Templer ward Newton Abbot Hospital and admits 240 people with stroke each year. Templer ward is a rehab unit with 15 stroke beds and 5 neuro rehab beds.

The community teams with sites at Paignton and Newton Abbot provide a stroke ESD service as well as a service for urgent input for people with other neurological conditions and longer-term rehabilitation.

On the wards the post holder will be expected to contribute to providing rehabilitation to all patients. There is an expectation that when working in the community the post holder will see an average of at least 4 community visits per day with a higher number of contacts when seeing people as outpatients or using remote technology

Why work with us - Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.