About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work within a specialist stroke inpatient rehabilitation team at Abingdon community hospital in Oxfordshire. Care is focused to empower clients to manage their conditions effectively and maximize their potential to reach their goals of self-management, access to their environment and return to previous occupations and involvement in the community.
The post holder will provide a high-quality rehabilitation service, in line with current best evidence-based practice, for stroke patients on the Oxfordshire stroke pathway.
Main duties of the job The clinician will complete assessments for stroke patients, including complex cases, using clinical reasoning to plan individualised rehabilitation. They will deliver and review treatment programmes in line with clinical findings, national guidelines, and best practice. They will independently manage and prioritise their caseload and maintain communication with senior physiotherapists for supervision and risk escalation. They will set patient-centred goals and discharge plans with patients, carers, and the MDT. Communication is adapted for patients with cognitive, sensory, or communication impairments. They will maintain accurate clinical records and ensure safe use and cleaning of equipment such as walking aids, electrotherapy devices, and gym equipment. The role requires managing clinical risk, including exposure to bodily fluids and challenging behaviours, while upholding dignity, safeguarding, and legislation such as the Mental Capacity Act. The clinician will maintain competence through CPD, mandatory training, and reflective practice, meeting HCPC requirements. They keep an updated portfolio, participate in annual appraisals, and take responsibility for ongoing development. They will act as a role model, supporting students, unregistered staff, and colleagues through coaching and guidance.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description Job responsibilities
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSC Physiotherapy HCPC registration
Desirable
CSP registration Post registration relevant courses Evidence of relevant CPD
Skills Essential
MDT working experience Awareness of stroke guidelines Desire to work in stroke/ neuro rehab Experience of discharge planning
Desirable
Awareness of stroke evidence base for treatment Knowledge of stroke pathway
Experience Essential
Experience in NHS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience in neuro as B5 or student
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address Abingdon Community Hospital- OSRU
Abingdon
OX14 1AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)