Physiotherapist in Stroke/Neurology

Job description

Job summary

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.

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sitesChelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospitalalong 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.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Occupational therapy/ Physiotherapy
• HPC registration
• Evidence of CPD and relevant post graduate courses

Desirable

• Membership of a specialist interest group relevant to clinical area

Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Previous therapy experience in community stroke services

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• 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.

Personal qualities

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Evidence of other roles and responsibilities, e.g. committee membership, Chairing meetings

Person Specification
Education and qualifications

Essential

• BSc or Diploma in Occupational therapy/ Physiotherapy
• HPC registration
• Evidence of CPD and relevant post graduate courses

Desirable

• Membership of a specialist interest group relevant to clinical area

Experience

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Previous therapy experience in community stroke services

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• 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.

Personal qualities

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• Evidence of other roles and responsibilities, e.g. committee membership, Chairing meetings

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

West Middlesex Hospital

Twickenham Road

London

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

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