Stroke Specialist Physiotherapist

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service in the United Kingdom seeks a professional to join their Stroke Early Supported Discharge service. The role requires providing high-intensity rehabilitation to stroke survivors in their homes. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments and treatments, and offering leadership to rehabilitation assistants. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle are mandatory. This position focuses on supporting patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work.
• Experience in rehabilitation for stroke patients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and treatment for stroke patients at home.
• Provide leadership and clinical support to rehabilitation assistants.

Job description

This role is working within the Stroke Early Supported Discharge service who deliver high intensity rehabilitation to stroke survivors in the first 6 weeks following discharge from hospital. The post holder will be expected to carry out assessment and treatment of stroke patients predominantly in their own homes, within Gloucestershire, delivering rehabilitation with intensity to support service users to achieve their goals.

The post holder will have responsibility for rehabilitation assistants, providing leadership, clinical support and training as appropriate.

The post holder must hold a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.