Senior Physiotherapist - Stroke

Job overview

Band 6 Physiotherapist – Stroke; Maternity Cover (Fixed Term Contract – 9 months) Princess Royal University Hospital, Kent as part of Kings College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The stroke team provides Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients on the 14 bedded Hyper Acute Stroke Unit and the 26 bedded Stroke Unit. Both units have a well-established Multi-Disciplinary team approach and the ideal candidate will have excellent communication and team skills to enhance these working relationships.

The successful candidate would have completed core Band 5 rotations and have experience of working with Stroke patients with acute and rehabilitation needs. Band 6 experience within stroke or neurological rehabilitation would be beneficial, however consideration will be given to candidates who are able to demonstrate sound assessment, clinical reasoning and complex discharge planning skills.

support will be provided by the Clinical Lead Stroke Physiotherapist and Band 7 Physiotherapists. The candidate will work alongside rotational Band 6 Physiotherapists and be involved in the supervision and support of the Band 5 Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Assistants and students.

The successful candidate will be part of the enhanced weekend stroke physiotherapy service and be expected to participate in service development initiatives and MDT projects.

Main duties of the job

To hold a caseload, undertake full assessment and independently plan individual specialized treatment programmes for patients appropriately

To be responsible for the standard of physiotherapy carried out by senior physiotherapy assistants working with you.

Advise, guide and teach junior staff and students in the assessment and management of patients and other aspects of clinical practice.

To be an active member of the weekend service rotas, and cover of statutory and public holidays

To communicate effectively with patients and carers to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes

To develop and maintain close working relationships with physiotherapy colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team. To provide advice teaching and training to other members of the MDT as appropriate, both internal and external to the Trust

To attend case conferences and ward rounds

To keep comprehensive records of activity.

To have an active role in effective team working in the physiotherapy department,

To deputise for the Senior Physiotherapist, Band 7 in her/his absence

To participate in the supervision and teaching of junior physiotherapy staff, students and assistants, progressing to independent supervision, management and competency assessment of a student.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To ensure a high standard, efficient and effective physiotherapy assessment treatment and intervention for all patients designated to him/her on stroke unit and Hyperacute stroke unit. To assess, treat and manage own caseload of patients as an autonomous practitioner, including the maintenance of comprehensive records. To work as an effective team member, communicating appropriately with patients, carers and other team members as required. To teach and develop junior physiotherapists, assistant practitioners and senior physiotherapy assistants. To undertake an evidence-based projects to further the clinical practice of self and the team, and to enhance patient care. To take part in the out of hours rota as it arises.

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.