Band 6 Stroke and Neuro Physiotherapist Devon

Meeveem Limited; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Physiotherapy role works within stroke and neuro rehabilitation services at Torbay Hospital and Newton Abbot Hospital, delivering assessment and treatment to patients with complex disabilities. The post is part of a Neuro Physiotherapy rotation and includes weekend shifts.

Essential qualifications include a degree in physiotherapy and HCPC registration; prior stroke care experience at band 5 level is desirable. A driving licence and ability to travel within the Bay are important.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy.
• Current HCPC certificate.
• CPD portfolio with recent courses in rotations.
• Experience in broad rotations across orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and MSK.
• Stroke care experience at band 5 level in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Refer to attached Job Description/Person Specification for full details.
• Travel around the Bay; valid driving licence and vehicle may be required.

Skills

Physiotherapy assessment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

CPD portfolio

Driving licence

Education

Degree/Diploma in physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Ability to travel efficiently around the Bay is important in order to carry out your duties (e.g. Full driving licence and vehicle).

Qualifications and training

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
• Current HCPC certificate
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field in rotations
• Post-graduate experiences including experience as a junior in a broad rotational post. Providing a broad range of experience in orthopaedics, elderly care, medical, surgical, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
• Experience of providing stroke care in the UK at a minimum of band 5 level

Desirable

• Previous experience, at Band 6 level, in stroke or neurology

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal, neurological and older people condition
• To possess expert therapeutic handling skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multidisciplinary team
• Experience supervising student physiotherapists or physiotherapy assistant/technical instructors
• Basic resuscitation, updated annually
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Standard keyboard skills
• Presentation skills
• Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines
• Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure
• Ability to work in the community without direct supervision
• Able to contribute to weekend working rota
• Must have a current driving licence and be able to transport self and occasionally passengers or equipment by vehicle within the community

Desirable

• To be able to provide education and advice on ergonomic risk assessment and continuing management, to patients and members of the multidisciplinary team / family /carers
• Experience of implementation of clinical guidelines

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.