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Job summary

Main area
Stroke Services
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-CDCS-3138
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 pro rata pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/08/2024 23:59
Interview date
16/08/2024

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Static Physiotherapist - Stroke Services

Band 5

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We are looking for someone who demonstrates initiative, strong team working skills and a passion for excellence in stroke patient care. 

You will be based on either the acute or rehab stroke unit, with a commitment to working flexibly across the service and actively participate in the modified 7 day therapy service provided on ASU. We have a large, highly specialised team that works very closely with the whole stroke MDT, we have a comprehensive Neurological physiotherapy training programme as well as MDT training opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity to consolidate and build on your existing neuro skills whilst gaining experience in areas such as service development and teaching.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to work to support the timely assessment, treatment and discharge of individual  stroke patients within the stroke service at the Royal Derby Hospital/ Florence Nightingale Community Hospital.  You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to ensure a high quality of service for patients during the inpatient phase of their recovery.

In brief you will need to be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Experience working as a qualified band 5.
  • Relevant neurology experience.
  • Evidence of on-going learning and commitment to CPD.
  • Experience of MDT working, communication and complex discharge planning.
  • Willingness to complete clinical educators course and subsequently participate in supervision of physiotherapy students.
  • Willing to take part in the respiratory on call rota following achievement of relevant competencies and training.

Closing date of applications:  04 August 2024

Interview date:  16 August 2024

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Person specification

Qualification/Training

Essential criteria
  • HCPC Registered
  • Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
Desirable criteria
  • Completed further CPD in neurology

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable experience as a Junior physiotherapist on rotation
  • Demonstrate an interest in neurological therapy
  • Experience working within an MDT
  • Completed a rotation in a neurological area
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrate experience of discharge planning

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of therapeutic patient handling skills
  • Evidence of effective communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Supervision and development of others staff within Physio role
  • Evidence of experience with patients with communication difficulties
  • Respiratory competent at ward level

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Sadler
Job title
Lead Physiotherapist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 254964
Additional information

Chloe Smith 

Senior Physiotherapist

[email protected]

01332 788280

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
University Hospital of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Training Centre
Rehab Block
Level 3
Derby
Derbyshire
DE22 3NE
Telephone
01332 788466
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