Physiotherapist in Stroke/Neurology

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust is seeking a band 6 physiotherapist to join the stroke and neurology therapy team at West Middlesex for 10 months. You will provide high standard physiotherapy to stroke/neurology patients on the ward and inpatients, working in collaboration with the MDT to achieve patient-centred goals.

The post offers autonomous practice in neurological assessment and treatment within an acute hospital setting, with involvement in discharge planning and service

Qualifications

• Evidence of CPD and relevant post graduate courses.
• Experience as an autonomous therapist in Neurology or stroke care.
• Experience in an acute care setting.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard physiotherapy to neurologically impaired patients.
• Collaborate with patients, carers and the MDT to achieve goals.
• Deliver autonomous stroke/neurology assessments and treatments.
• Assist in day-to-day running and organisation of the Stroke and Neurological therapy service.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

MDT collaboration

Education

BSc Physiotherapy

HPC registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic band 6 physiotherapist to join Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust in the stroke and neurology therapy team at West Middlesex for 10 months., To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to neurologically impaired patients at West Middlesex Hospital To work closely with patients and their carers, other disciplines and services, to identify and realise desired and achievable goals, and optimise wellbeing, Independence and quality of life To work with clients with stroke who are inpatients at West Middlesex Hospital. This includes specialist client assessment, treatment and ongoing rehabilitation, working towards client centred goals in the context of Stroke Rehabilitation and as part of the multi-disciplinary team. To work as an autonomous practitioner in providing specialist stroke and neurological assessment and treatment to own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up to date therapy records. To assist in the day to day running and organisation of Stroke and Neurological therapy service to patients on the stroke unit, and elsewhere in the hospital., The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment below.

• Evidence of other roles and responsibilities, e.g. committee membership, Chairing meetings
  This post would be suited to either an experienced band 5 physiotherapist or a band 6 physiotherapist with stroke / neurology experience within a diverse and friendly team., BSc or Diploma in Occupational therapy/ Physiotherapy
• HPC registration
• Evidence of CPD and relevant post graduate courses, Experience working as an autonomous qualified therapist in Neurology or stroke care
• Experience of working in an acute care setting
• Experience working as an autonomous qualified therapist in other relevant clinical areas e.g. respiratory, medicine, elderly care
• Experience working with people who have had a Stroke
• Evidence of close working with all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Experience of complex discharge planning in the NHS
• Experience of supervision and teaching of assistants, students and other members of MDT, Demonstrates specialist knowledge of Neurological assessment and treatment skills
• Demonstrates clear understanding of the pressures of acute working in the NHS
• Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Able to self-evaluate and utilise opportunities to develop self
• Able to understand and adhere to the professional and legal responsibilities of the profession
• Evidence of ability to prioritise/effective time management
• Evidence of participation in research, audit policy / guideline development
• Evidence of participation in service development
• Demonstrates the use of professional communication strategies with patients, carers and members of the MDT and the ability to modify them appropriately., Able to communicate, both written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Commitment to own development and learning
• Enthusiastic, innovative and personable
• Ability to use reflective practice as a tool for growth and development
• Awareness of own limitations
• Competent in IT and presentation skills
  Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.