Physiotherapist Band 6 Stroke

Are you looking for a brilliant place to work and thrive? Are you ready to build onyourexistingexperience? Come and join our dynamic and friendly Stroketeam wherewe'repassionate about delivering the best patient care, your contribution is truly valued, and your personal growth is a priority. We'relooking for experienced SeniorPhysiotherapiststo deliver high quality care across our Stroke pathway (rotating between Acute hospital care and a new specialised Stroke Rehabilitation Unit based in a community setting). Why us? A supportiveand approachableteam culture,focused on wellbeing,withstrongclinical leadership Regular clinical supervision and training opportunities Opportunities to contribute to service development andprogression of leadership skills A varied clinical caseload to develop skills with the right support It is expected that the post holder will contribute to seven-dayservicesandrespiratoryoncall. Are you ready to make a difference?We'dlove to hear from you! Main duties of the job This is a senior physiotherapist post requiring significant post graduate experience. The post holder will be responsible for rapid response, advanced assessment & treatment of complex and /or chronic presentations and will provide highly specialist advice for patients within the hospital and community setting and teaching and training to therapy colleagues working in other clinical areas, and members of the multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be responsible for supervision and training of other therapy staff including rotational band 5 staff, Therapy assistants and students. The post holder will also undertake a co-ordinating role in the delivery of the therapy service within their specific clinical area on a day-to-day basis and this will include the provision of a 7-day therapy service in our clinical specialities, Please refer to the job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Job description, Please refer to the job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake. Person Specification Physical Skills Essential

• Basic IT/keyboard skills
  
  Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered
• Clinical education training
Knowledge and Training Essential
• Significant post qualification experience in clinical area relevant to post
• Evidence of post graduate training in specialist clinical area
• Have an understanding of developments within the NHS and the Trust, and their implication on Physiotherapy
• Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
• Other responsibilities e.g. HASAW rep, trade union rep/steward
Experience Essential
• Clinical experience at band 5 in core areas of respiratory, musculoskeletal, neurology and orthopaedics
Communication & Relationship Skills Essential
• Demonstrates the ability to teach, guide and direct therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
• Flexible working to meet the need of the service
• Able to delegate appropriately
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate, both written and orally, in a good clear and logical manner including good standard of documentation in application
Analytical & Judgement Skills Essential
• Demonstrates evidence of clinical reasoning in the management of patient care
• Demonstrates evidence of the ability to use reflective practice as a tools for growth and development
• Evidence of self-directed learning
• Demonstrate understanding of the governance framework and relevance to clinical practice
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner in a defined clinical area and support others
• Evidence of participation and willingness to work in a weekend and
Planning & Organisational Skills Essential
• Demonstrates a vision for developing service
• Evidence of organisational and good time management skills
• Management experience of a team
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Demonstrates evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and demanding situations
Audit Essential
• To have the physical ability to carry out the necessary therapeutic handling and highly developed dexterity and coordination for assessment and manual treatments
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values Essential
• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
  
  At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values. Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)