physiotherapist

Sirona Care & Health; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking a physiotherapist for a 6-month fixed term role in stroke rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will be an autonomous practitioner with specialized knowledge in stroke care and a skill in managing complex caseloads. This position offers extensive training opportunities and a supportive team environment, alongside NHS benefits and a commitment to equality and diversity.

Benefits

Agenda for Change Salary

Full NHS benefits

27+ days' annual leave

Participation in NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven skills in caseload management and specialist knowledge of stroke rehabilitation.
• Experience in community stroke rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and monitor care for stroke patients.
• Provide specialist advice and support to healthcare personnel.
• Monitor and develop the Stroke service for high-quality patient care.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Caseload management

Knowledge of stroke rehabilitation

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

This exciting role is for a physiotherapist looking to develop their specialist skills further in community stroke rehabilitation. The applicant should be an autonomous practitioner with proven skills in caseload management and specialist knowledge of stroke rehabilitation. The role works in a friendly supportive team across BNSSG working with people in their homes and local community. There is lots of scope for training and development and working closely with the MDT. This role is fixed term for 6 months.

Responsibilities

• To assess, plan, implement and monitor care, facilitating best practice and evidence-based, person‑centred care.
• To accept clinical responsibility for a caseload of stroke patients with complex/highly complex needs and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time, including reorganisation of planned work at short notice to accommodate emerging priorities.
• To facilitate patient empowerment by enabling people to manage their condition effectively and independently preventing complications and improving quality of life.
• To work within defined specialist, department and national protocols/policies for stroke care such as the NICE clinical guidelines and National Stroke Strategy.
• To be a resource and provide specialist advice, education and support to other health care personnel and people who have had a Stroke contribute to planning, delivering and evaluating programmes of education and development for Stroke care.
• To be actively involved in monitoring and developing the Stroke service, to ensure patients receive sustainable high quality care that is effective and safe.
• To select and conduct standardised cognitive and perceptual testing to identify areas affecting functional ability and indicate need for further assessment/treatment.

Benefits

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

What we offer you

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. We are Sirona Care & Health – England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Equality & Diversity

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Additional Information

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices. Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.