Community Stroke Rehabilitation in County Durham are looking for a qualified Physioherapist with experience in stroke rehabilitation to join our successful team. The available post will be based at Chester le Street Hospital, covering the surrounding areas. The successful candidate will work alongside Occupational Therapsits, Speech and Language Therapists, and skilled associates to deliver innovative, best practice, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation in patients own homes and out-patient settings to optimise recovery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced physiotherapist to learn more about treating stroke patients in the community in a fantastic team. The post is available immediately. This is an exciting role in a challenging setting for someone who is able to organise their own busy caseload. Please call for an informal chat about the role.

Main duties of the job

Carry out intricate neuro assessments with patients within their own environments. Identify goals with patients, conduct reviews, create exercise programmes and monitor ongoing rehabilitation.

Conduct supervisory duties with other team members and contribute to CPD

Feed into weekly team MDT

As a member of the organisation the post holder will:

Own individual responsibilities and share team objectives

Lead or contribute to creating improvement, transformation and innovation of services

Contribute to creating a work environment that is marked by pride, enthusiasm and collaboration

Manage and/or contribute to financial performance and target delivery

Lead by action and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership behaviours and values identified by CDDFT

Communicate positively and effectively

Actively give and receive feedback in a constructive manner

Be adaptable, work with integrity and be trustworthy

Show constancy, courage and resolve in the pursuit of the vision and aims of CDDFT

Actively contribute to improving the health and well being of the population that is served

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary �23,200, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Pay award Pending

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

1 Specialist Clinical Practice:

1.1 Maintain specialist clinical skills and provide expert advice to the area in relation to identified specialism

1.2 To organise and prioritise own workload and to monitor those you clinically supervise within a defined area

1.3 To independently screen, prioritise and plan interventions for routine and urgent referrals received within the specialist area

1.4 To use sound clinical judgements to prioritise patients within a demanding and unpredictable environment ensuring effective use of resources. To assist staff under your supervision to prioritise their caseloads and advise them on appropriate interventions in response to urgent/and or complex cases on a daily basis

1.5 To undertake holistic and comprehensive specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies that change across the caseload. To utilise analytical and clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide accurate diagnosis of their condition, these skills may be advanced interpret facts and select the appropriate treatment and implement rehabilitation programmes

Manage crisis intervention within the community when role demands

1.6 To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment

1.7 To maintain timely documentation of clinical records and audit the documentation of supervisees, ensuring compliance with standards set down by the Trust, HCPC and relevant professional bodies

1.8 Establish and maintain empathetic relationships with patients and carers in order to reassure, support and engage their involvement and co-operation in the rehabilitation process and enable the giving and receiving of sensitive, often highly emotional information.

1.9 To effectively communicate complex and often highly sensitive and emotional information regarding diagnosis, rehabilitation aims and expected outcomes of treatment to patients and carers in a manner they will understand. This will involve using a range of verbal, written and demonstration techniques to overcome any barriers to understanding caused by physical disability (e.g., stroke) sensory impairment (e.g., deafness), cognitive impairment (e.g., confusion) or emotional factors

2 Leader of Clinical Practice:

2.1 To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of their condition

2.2 To liaise with, refer to and advise the multidisciplinary team and other professionals in regard to the management and discharge of patients in your care.

To take delegated responsibility from more senior therapist in managing patients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing comprehensive physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients with these conditions in a designated specialism

2.3 To take delegated responsibility from more senior therapist in managing patients with particular conditions and be responsible for providing comprehensive therapy assessment and treatment for patients with these conditions in a designated specialism

2.4 To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work, including management of patients in your care

2.5 To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service

2.6 To participate in the clinical governance procedures including the prompt recording and reporting of incidents, equipment defects and first line management of informal complaints

2.7 To deputise for the Band 7 clinical lead therapist in terms of operational issues when asked to do so

3 Manager of Resources:

3.1 Plans and implements a team profile and participates in the recruitment, selection, induction and retention of staff. Ensure that appropriate skill mix is maintained and skills are developed effectively in line with the changing patient/client needs.

3.2 Appraise and develop clinical activities within the team through monitoring and reviewing both individual and team performance, addressing performance capability issues where necessary.

3.3 To contribute towards the provision of flexible and timely services

3.4 To formally supervise lesser experienced staff, and assistants to whom you allocate clinical and non-clinical tasks ensuring their input is within the remit of their role and competencies, and to be responsible for the safe use of equipment as used by self, assistants and students.

3.5 To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics for the use of the department

4 Professional Development

4.1 To be responsible for your own Continuous Professional Development evidenced by attendance at relevant courses (in-service and external), achievement of appraisal objectives and maintenance of a professional portfolio, which includes reflective practice

To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan as both appraiser and appraisee

4.2 To be an active member of the in-service training programme, including attendance and participation in the provision of training to staff attendance at training sessions in house, external courses, and practising reflective practice

To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit, research and outcome measures, either individually or with colleagues, clinical lead or manager

4.3 To participate in clinical supervision.

4.4 To contribute in identifying own development needs on an annual basis in line with the Trusts appraisal scheme.

4.5 To develop a self awareness of interpersonal skills in relation to cultural values and beliefs of others.

4.6 To maintain own registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and adhere to codes of conduct as set by the HCPC and relevant professional body. Community Stroke Rehabilitation in

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive and relevant qualified experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation experience.
• Experience of collaborative working within multidisciplinary teams
• Evidence of communication skill within a wide variety of settings

Desirable

• Experienced in staff appraisal
• Experienced in working in a variety of settings
• Experience of crisis management

Special Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post

Desirable

• Ability to meet physical demands of the post
• Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service

Statutory Registration

Essential

• HCPC registered Physiotherapist

Desirable

• Member of CSP

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism

Desirable

• An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
• Involvement in specific interest groups

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities
• Remain updated with professional practice and new research
• Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experiences of quality issues and audit
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety. To meet the differing needs of patients.
• Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
• Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
• Ability to work independently and organise , prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands
• Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
• Able to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills

Desirable

• Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
• Presentational skills
• Competent IT skills (e.g. for electronic record keeping, emails)
• Evidence of participation in research/audit
• Clinical supervision of other therapy staff, assistants and students
• Clinical educator experience. Attendance at a recognised clinical educators course
• Ability to challenge professional boundaries
• Training list identified is not exhaustive and amendments can be make dependent on individual needs and profession as identified at appraisal

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chester Le Street Community Hospital

Front Street

Chester Le Street

County Durham

DH3 3AT

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