Rotational Physiotherapist

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Ewell; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Surrey Downs Health and Care seeks a Band 6 Rotational Physiotherapist to join a dynamic team working across neurorehabilitation and stroke pathways. The role offers opportunities to manage an autonomous caseload, contribute to teaching and supervision, and develop leadership skills within a supportive NHS environment.

You'll participate in a well-established neuro rotation covering Hyper Acute Stroke, Acute Stroke and Community Neuro services, with ongoing supervision and professional

Qualifications

• Competence in rehabilitation is required.
• Experience in stroke and neurorehabilitation desirable.
• Supervision and teaching responsibilities for junior staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard physiotherapy to adult inpatients on a rotational basis.
• Assess and treat own caseload with autonomy and maintain records.
• Supervise and teach newly qualified physiotherapists, assistants and students.

Skills

Neurorehabilitation

Stroke care

Team supervision

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Job description

To provide a high standard physiotherapy service to adult inpatients within the Trust To assess and treat own caseload of patients, who may have complex presentation, and maintains associated records, as an autonomous practitioner To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists/physiotherapy assistants/students and involvement in teaching MDT staff. To undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and may participate in departmental research and audit To assist the Band 7 Physiotherapist by monitoring caseloads, recording statistics and prioritising referrals as required To liaise effectively with other disciplines Competence in rehabilitation is required, with time spent in stroke and neurorehabilitation desirable. We offer frequent supervision; regular development reviews and access to band-relevant support groups to ensure you feel supported and continue to develop professionally. Opportunity will be provided to develop leadership skills within a supportive environment. Please note: A valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential for this role due to community-based visits.

Are you an enthusiastic and motivated physiotherapist looking to develop your expertise in neurorehabilitation? We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Rotational Physiotherapist to join our friendly, supportive, and dynamic team. This role is ideal for an experienced Band 6 or a Band 5 physiotherapist ready to progress, provided you have some stroke and neuro experience, whether through previous rotations or clinical placements. We have an established band 6 Neuro rotation which offers experience in the following areas: Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; Acute Stroke Unit; Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation; Early Supported Discharge Team and Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service.

Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations. Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:

• The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
• Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust
• Surrey Council County

Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us. It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our residents.