About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become an Advanced Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist within East Cheshire NHS Trust's community Neuro Team.
The role will involve working with neurological patients across East Cheshire. We welcome applications from experienced Physiotherapists with a keen interest in working within an integrated community team, with proven clinical expert experience in neurological rehabilitation. The successful applicant would be the clinical lead for the team, helping to direct and develop the current team members.
Hours per week: 30
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
Main duties of the job
To provide clinical expertise, making decisions about the best course of action for patients' care. This will involve assessing patients and providing personalised rehabilitation plans, whilst working alongside multiple agencies, to determine the best management plan for patients. To provide leadership and clinical supervision to junior staff members. To deliver supportive patient rehabilitation programmes, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimise individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfilment of personal goals and independence, and that ensure patients can be maintained safely within their own homes, if possible. To maintain and develop links with the wider multi-disciplinary team to support and improve neuro community rehabilitation pathways across East Cheshire.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration Physiotherapy degree /diploma Attendance at masters level post graduate courses relevant to Neuro specialism Clinical educator training Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist sub-groups
Desirable
Advanced Communication skills training Basic Bobath Course/Training
Knowledge Essential
Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area (Neuro) In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area Proven extensive experience of working within community neurological physiotherapy
Desirable
Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
Skills Essential
Ability to lead new colleagues Highly advanced communication and listening skills Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels Audit skills Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role Ability to work autonomously and as part of team Ability to work under pressure Proactive, takes own initiative Supportive team member
Desirable
Critical appraisal Presentation skills
Experience Essential
Proven experience at a senior level, in neurological Physiotherapy Experience of planning and completing audit & research Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff Experience of undertaking projects
Further Information Essential
Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.
Other Role Requirements Essential
Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address Handforth Clinic
Wilmslow Road
Handforth
SK9 3HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)