Acute Stroke Physiotherapist

Location:

Derby (DE24) – Derbyshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£21 – £23 per hour + Direct Pay Mechanism

Type:

Temporary

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Contract Period:

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Health, Nursing & Social Services Jobs

Advertiser:

Atlantis Medical Ltd

Job ID:

131322163

Posted On:

12 November 2024

Acute Stroke Physiotherapist

6 months of NHS experience mandatory

Position: Stroke Physiotherapist (Acute)

Band: 6

Location: Royal Derby Hospital

Duration: asap till 3 months

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 16:00 (30-minute unpaid break)

Hours per Week: 37.5 hours

Pay Mechanism: Direct Engagement

Pay Rates: GBP21 – GBP23 per hour

About Client:

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services across Derbyshire. It offers a wide range of community and inpatient services, including support for adults, children, and older people. The Trust is committed to promoting mental well-being and providing high-quality care in a compassionate environment.

Key Responsibilities:

* Physiotherapy Assessments: Conduct comprehensive assessments with acute stroke patients, formulating and delivering individualised treatment plans.
* Treatment Delivery: Provide skilled physiotherapy interventions, including patient handling and mobility training.
* Discharge Planning: Identify appropriate discharge options, co-ordinate safe discharges, and recommend/adapt mobility aids and equipment.
* Collaboration: Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to provide individual and joint treatment sessions for stroke patients.
* Mobility Assessments: Complete complex mobility assessments and prescribe a range of mobility aids to improve patient function.
* Documentation: Maintain accurate and concise medical records and provide clear onward referrals.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

* Hold a Physiotherapy degree (MSc or BSc) and full HCPC registration.
* A minimum of 12 months NHS experience in an acute stroke or neuro setting.
* Evidence of relevant stroke/neuro-specific training.
* Computer literate and able to use electronic medical records systems.

Key Skills & Knowledge:

* Clinical Skills: Proficiency in conducting physiotherapy assessments, treatment planning, patient handling, and mobility aid prescription.
* Stroke Knowledge: Strong understanding of acute stroke, National Stroke guidelines, and physiotherapy models of practice.
* Communication Skills: Effective, compassionate communication with patients and collaboration with MDT members; ability to document patient progress clearly.
* Time Management: Ability to manage a dynamic and high-volume caseload, prioritising patients based on clinical need.
* Ethical & Professional Practice: Uphold patient autonomy, respect diversity, and maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Complex Assessments: Ability to assess and interpret patterns of movement and complete complex mobility assessments.

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