Do you have Stroke experience? Are you looking for a varied job working in the Community, with the opportunity to work across a bedded rehabilitation unit and Community in Hull and the East Riding? This could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

Are you looking for a post in an experienced multi-disciplinary Stroke service? This service is provided by a multidisciplinary team comprised of Specialist Stroke Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Associate Practitioners and Administrative support.

Hull, which was City of Culture 2017, has a lot to offer - with affordable housing, galleries, theatres, a vibrant music scene and easy road links to the Yorkshire Coast, Moors and Dales.

Main duties of the job

The team provides specialist stroke rehabilitation, using a goal setting approach, aiming to create an effective rehabilitation service for stroke survivors in Hull and the East Riding. There is a seven-day service in Hull however, the East Riding offers a 5-day service.

In-patient rehabilitation is provided via beds in our Community Stroke Unit, with community-based therapy continuing in the patient's own home. The successful applicant would be rotational between the bedded unit and Community.

The team has an innovative approach and has developed pioneering creative music making as therapy for stroke survivors, some of which has been done in conjunction with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Mentorship and supervision are provided by the senior staff within a friendly, multidisciplinary, supportive environment.

The ability to commute within the Trusts geographical area with access to the appropriate means of transport is essential.

For informal enquiries, please contact Anna Marritt, Operations manager on 01482 303669. Please do not ring this number for application packages

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for more information on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Current full HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Post Graduate Diploma in relevant specialist area or Professional qualification to Degree level supplemented by specialist accredited training and experience in specialist field(s) equivalent to post graduate diploma level.

Knowledge

Essential

• Full understanding of relevant policy, legislation and guidance relevant to clinical and service area
• Full understanding/application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area.
• Specialist understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area.
• Evidence of undertaking audits/surveys
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Member of specialist interest group/network, locally or regionally
• Develop to advanced/expert understanding of relevant clinical practice, standards and protocols within identified clinical area.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of sound post-registration professional practice Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to the clinical area at a specialist level of care
• Experience of multi-agency/professional working
• Experience of case load management within specialist service area
• Evidence of promoting/supporting active patient/relative involvement/participation

Desirable

• Experience of complex case load management within specialist service area

Employer details

Employer name

City Health Care Partnership CIC

Address

East Riding Community Hospital

Swinemoor Lane

Beverley

HU17 0FA

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