About this role
Job summary
Our Rehabilitation Service have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our proactive and forward-thinking Acute Stroke Therapy team.
As the successful post holder, you will work in an integrated team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and unregistered staff within the inpatient stroke pathway of hyper-acute, acute and rehabilitation areas. You will also work closely alongside the multidisciplinary team including Speech & Language Therapists, Dieticians, Clinical Psychologists and the medical and nursing teams. It is highly expected that this will be a predominantly clinical role - working with patients and alongside junior colleagues. You will be expected to provide, and support junior staff in providing, highly specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients.
We are very fortunate to have a large therapy gym with various pieces of equipment, and areas we can adapt within this space moving forward. Our ongoing aim is to give our stroke patients the best possible assessment and treatment and to optimise their rehabilitation before being discharged to an appropriate environment depending on their needs.
You will also develop and undertake robust systems and processes to ensure the delivery of a high-quality rehabilitation across the registered and non-registered workforce within the ward environment; and take the lead in the development of process to enable safe and timely flow of patients.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible alongside Band 7 colleagues for the development and provision of the Physiotherapy team within the acute stroke unit, including the training, supervision and appraisal of team members.
The Physiotherapy Service, alongside the Occupational Therapy Service, is part of an integrated Rehabilitation Service. It aims to provide a progressive, forward-thinking approach to patient care and supports staff in personal development, continued education and training.
To be a lead in the advanced assessment and treatment of acute stroke patients, who will often have highly complex and/or chronic presentation, and often with barriers to communication.
To demonstrate a high level of understanding of the physiological mechanisms of stroke and neuroplasticity with reference to posture, tone and patterns of movement
To use advanced clinical reasoning skills to determine clinical diagnosis, treatment, onward referrals and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
To plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate Physiotherapy input within the Acute Stroke Therapy team service, whilst working closely with the Team Lead, and delegating appropriately to the team as required.
We would welcome any prospective applicant to come for a visit to see our working environment and meet the team prior to their application, if they would like to do so.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached document for full Job Description and Person Specification for Band 7 Stroke Physiotherapist role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development Essential
B.Sc. or Diploma in physiotherapy (3 year) or M.Sc. in physiotherapy (2 year) (Fast-track qualification with previous degree) Health and Care Professions Council registration Demonstration of a variety of specialist post-graduate courses to increase level of skills and knowledge within the stroke specialty (e.g. Basic Bobath Course) Driving licence Foundation management course
Experience Essential
Demonstrates clinical and management experience as a band 6 physiotherapist specialising in neurological rehabilitation within the NHS Specialised within Stroke for a minimum of two years
Skills, abilities and knowledge Essential
Advanced clinical reasoning skills Ability to apply sound working knowledge of human anatomy and physiology Sound knowledge of diagnoses and interpretation of disorders Exceptional knowledge of stroke as a pathology Sound knowledge of policies and procedures for performance management Ability to use a range of assessment and treatment techniques
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).
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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 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)