[ref. n67060418] Specialist neurological physiotherapist | Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust - Watford
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services -CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
It is an exciting time to join the neuro in-patient rehabilitation team at Holywell Neurological Inpatient Unit as we are developing our services and are seeking an enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join us. We are an enthusiastic team who will support and help you develop your clinical, managerial, personal and professional skills.
Our rehabilitation services are fully integrated between the community and acute. We specialise in the rehabilitation of people with stroke and other neurological conditions. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual, who is passionate about helping patients to improve their quality of life and helping staff to develop in their roles and are keen to learn.
To perform physiotherapy assessment of patients with neurological presentations on the Stroke and neuro rehabilitation pathways in order to develop and deliver an individualised treatment program.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate positive rehab outcomes and timely, co-ordinated discharge planning.
To fully support initiatives to reduce length of stay, including key working.
To work flexibly, being willing to provide support on other intermediate care wards when necessary.
To entertain the possibility of rotation into community based Early Stroke Discharge Team, neuro community team and Watford General Acute and hyper acute Stroke Unit.
To hold responsibility for own caseload, working with and without direct supervision.
Provide support for the clinical supervision for a Band 5 physiotherapist, student physiotherapists and give direction to members of support staff.
To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to inform own and general Physiotherapy practice within the unit.
Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it’s like working for us please go here:https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Please see the attached job description, main responsibilities and person specification for detailed information.
This advert closes on Monday 20 Jan 2025