Band 6 Stroke and Neurology Physiotherapist

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England seeks a Specialist Physiotherapist to provide expert treatment for patients with neurological conditions in both rehabilitation and community settings. The role involves performing assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, and supervising junior staff. Candidates must have a relevant degree and experience in neurological rehabilitation. Benefits include an excellent pension, holiday package, staff discounts, and a relocation allowance. Join a supportive team dedicated to professional growth and patient care.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension plan

Staff discounts and benefits

Interest-free season ticket loans

Relocation package up to £8K

Qualifications

• Must possess a relevant Physiotherapy degree and experience in neurological rehabilitation.
• Ability to supervise and educate junior staff and students.
• Capable of working autonomously in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality assessments and treatment to patients.
• Supervise, educate, and assess performance of students and Band 5 Physiotherapists.
• Manage a caseload and prioritize referral workload.

Skills

Neurological rehabilitation

Triage and prioritization

Supervision and education

Education

Relevant Physiotherapy degree

Job description

To be a Specialist Physiotherapist with expertise in neurology, responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, treatment and evaluation to patients, both in a Rehabilitation Ward setting and in the community as part of the Stroke Early Supported Discharge Team. To build on previous experience, to further develop clinical and managerial competencies. To develop neurological expertise within the team as a member of the Specialist Stroke and Neurological Services Team providing care to patients who have had a recent stroke or are diagnosed with a neurological condition as part of the community specialist inpatient service and Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team. To be an autonomous professional practitioner working without the need for direct supervision. To carry out appraisals & clinical supervision for more junior members of the team. To be a clinical educator to students on placement with the team. To be able to delegate work appropriately. To appropriately manage assistant practitioners and therapy assistants within the team. To be able to triage & prioritise referrals & workload. To practice in accordance with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of Physiotherapy, and the Health Professions Council's regulations.

Main duties of the job: To perform physiotherapeutic assessments of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme. To consolidate prior knowledge and ensure continued development of a broad range of clinical skills in rehabilitation. This will include skills in neurological rehabilitation and management of long term conditions. To supervise, educate and assess performance of physiotherapy students and Band 5 Physiotherapists. This would be to a graduate level and involve working with the universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.