Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist Neuro/Stroke Rotation

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen, for an enthusiastic Specialist Physiotherapist, that has a keen interest in working with patients with neurological conditions, to join our Band 6 Neuro Rotation at BHRUT.

Our established Band 6 Neuro rotation offers experience in the following areas: Hyper Acute Stroke; Acute Stroke; Stroke Rehab; ESD Team; Regional Neuro-Sciences Unit, Neuro Out-patients, Collar and Brace Service and Neuro Outliers team. You will work alongside highly specialist staff and clinical specialists to ensure quality Neuro-specific treatment to patients and contribute to the development of these services. Experience can be gained in treatment and management of a wide variety of neurological patients including vestibular and spasticity management.

As an award-winning stroke team, we work closely with all disciplines to find new and innovative ways to meet high standards of care. You will have the opportunity to supervise more junior staff and students and take an active role in the in-service training, audit and research programmes.

Learning and development are important to our Team, with an established In-service training programme. External courses are supported if the need has been clearly identified through the Appraisal and Personal Development process and you will be supported in developing leadership skills in your role.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service, as determined by the rotation, facilitating and maximising patient potential within the service boundaries

To fulfil a teaching and supervisory role with peers, Junior staff and Students on placement

To participate in the band 6 rotational scheme which involves working across the Trust in a range of settings, in line with your chosen career pathway.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Sarah Wood, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4188. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.