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The Provide Stroke Rehabilitation Service supports 25 inpatient Stroke beds and a well established Early Supported Discharge Service. We work in partnership with the Acute Stroke Units, Social Care and the Stroke Association providing seamless, high quality stroke rehabilitation to the people in our care. Our Nursing and Therapy teams, supported by Stroke Psychologists and Medical Practitioners provide a progressive service which showcase true multi and interdisciplinary working. Our philosophy is one that encourages staff participation at all levels and identifies opportunities for service and career development.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of stroke skilled professionals to create a seamless end to end pathway for stroke patients. The post holder will be working across Early Supported Discharge (Community Stroke) and the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit in Brentwood, giving an excellent opportunity to work across the community pathway, focusing on the delivery of the ICSS model 2022.

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Physiotherapist to join our team. If you are passionate about enabling people to regain independence and are a strong team player with a commitment to delivering the highest standard of Stroke Rehabilitation we would like to hear from you.

To work as part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team of staff within the Stroke Rehabilitation service based at Brentwood Community Hospital.

To promote, maintain and develop a high quality, efficient and effective Physiotherapy service to patients referred to the Mid Essex Stroke rehabilitation service, in accordance with the philosophy and operational policies of the team.

To manage a complex caseload within stroke care using knowledge based clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis to support assessments using a client centred, goal-orientated rehabilitation programme.

To be an active member of the stroke team, and participate in specific clinical projects as agreed and supported by the Team Leader, and to participate in service developments, audit and review of the stroke service.

To provide supervision as required to therapy assistants and physiotherapy students whilst on placement in the service.

To contribute to induction and training for junior staff, therapy assistants, students, other disciplines and carers.

To be actively involved in Continuing Professional Development.

• To manage a caseload of patients with stroke, taking a key worker role as indicated.
• To set and maintain a high standard of clinical practice, which is evidence based where possible, using standardised assessment and outcome measures, where appropriate.
• To complete a robust physiotherapy assessment of the patients need.
• To carry out complex physical and functional assessments and treatments using dexterity, co-ordination, manual and sensory skills to facilitate and promote functional independence.
• To set person centred goals with patients and/or their carers and a treatment plan that supports this.
• To monitor, evaluate and review physiotherapy interventions within a multidisciplinary framework and to modify as necessary.
• To have the ability, knowledge and skills required for moving and handling people in community environments.
• To act as an advocate on behalf of patients and carers by adopting a person-centred approach to support meaningful participation in life roles within Mid Essex.
• To work with other members of the stroke rehabilitation team, reablement, and voluntary sector to provide intervention around discharge and for post discharge rehabilitation.
• To assist in and help co-ordinate the patients discharge planning, taking the lead role when acting as the patients keyworker.
• To use knowledge of other multi-disciplinary roles and external agencies to ensure effective referral management and achieve best client care.
• To have a sound understanding of Physiotherapy, Royal College of Physicians and NICE clinical guidelines for stroke care.
• To have a good understanding of neuro‑anatomy, the clinical presentations of stroke and how they can impact on mobility and function.
• To work with the ESD Coordinator and all the disciplines working in the team, to develop flexible interdisciplinary/multi‑agency work practices which enhance outcomes for clients.
• To actively be involved in service development with support and guidance from the ESD Coordinator.
• To meet HCPC standards of Proficiency for physiotherapy.
• To keep up to date with current knowledge and advances in occupational therapy practice in stroke rehabilitation, and be responsible for own CPD in line with HCPC registration.
• To contribute to and participate in the stroke in‑service training programme.
• To provide supervision, annual appraisal and monitoring the work of junior staff, therapy assistants and students with support from senior staff.
• To ensure client and service records are recorded and maintained on IT databases and that client documentation is according to trust and local policies.
• To provide statistics and other information as required by the service.
• To comply with all policies and procedures and the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• To understand and apply National Guidelines and legislation relating to physiotherapy practice.
• To maintain and develop specific departmental duties as designated by the team lead.
• To undertake any other duties that may be allocated.
• Other – may be required to undertake other duties as reasonably required to support the organisation, including work at other organisations, managed locations, outside the postholder’s normal sphere of activities, or other NHS Trusts. The postholder will not be required to undertake any function for which he or she is not trained or qualified to perform. Normal health & safety procedures would continue to apply. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but indicates the main functions of the post as presently constituted. Periodic reviews should be carried out to ensure that the job description reflects the job being performed and to incorporate any changes.

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision: Transforming Lives
Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Eligible for NHS Pension

• Work related knowledge & experience: Minimum of 18 months post‑registration experience (6 months within the UK)
• Circumstances: Current valid UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle for business use
• Personal attributes: Demonstrates good communication skills
• Skills & aptitudes: Supervision of students and/or therapy assistants

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Provide CIC

Wren House

Colchester Road

Chelmsford

CM2 5PF

https://www.provide.org.uk/