Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to lead specialist stroke rehabilitation within the therapy team. The role emphasises autonomous caseload management and strong MDT collaboration, contributing to a developing 7-day service as the Stroke pathway moves to the new William Harvey site in 2028.

The post requires engagement with clinical governance, development of sound communication networks, and delivery of postgraduate

Qualifications

• Postgraduate training in clinical stroke rehabilitation.
• Experience in advanced patient assessment.
• Evidence-based practice focus.

Responsabilités

• Provide information, support and expert advice in stroke management.
• Manage own caseload autonomously within MDT.
• Develop 7-day rehabilitation services and governance.
• Deliver postgraduate training with the Clinical Lead.

Connaissances

Clinical assessment

Stroke rehabilitation

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Description du poste

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke Care, to join our comprehensive therapy team.

The stroke service is currently provided at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital and the current strategic plan is for the Stroke Service to move to a new build at the William Harvey Hospital in 2028.

For this post we require your enthusiasm, motivation and passion to help deliver a patient focused service which is based on evidence with the patient at the core of every aspect of their own pathway. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the visions and values of our specialty and the Trust. They will not only work autonomously, managing their own caseload, but work as a team member ensuring timely communication and collaborative working across many services.

As part of the Stroke workforce development, we are looking to provide comprehensive Stroke rehabilitation across 7 days and the post holder will be expected to contribute to 7 day working.

The role of the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist is to provide information, support and expert advice in the management of patients who have suffered a Stroke or other neurological conditions, from the time of diagnosis and throughout the disease spectrum and be an integral part of the multi disciplinary team.

To be involved in the advanced assessment of patients within the speciality who may have complex and or/chronic presentation and give highly specialised therapy advice to other team members and to provide a key focus for clinical expertise.

To establish and develop sound communication networks, along with other specialists across the Health Economy, in order to provide a high quality, efficient service.

In conjunction with the wider MDT, develop and deliver postgraduate training relevant to clinical specialty.

In conjunction with the Clinical Lead, ensure clinical governance targets are met, including the development of clinical standards and protocols, specialist evidence based practice, audit, research, clinical and non-clinical risk management.

NHSEI have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to get vaccinated and it remains our best line of defence against COVID-19. As such NHS organisation including Primary Care, are encouraged to continue engaging with and supporting their staff to inform their decisions in order to drive vaccine confidence, protect themselves, patients, and everyone else. NHSEI has produced COVID-19 vaccine communication materials.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: James Sampson Job title: Clinical Therapy Lead for Stroke Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07814 596482