About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Community Intermediate Care Team in South East Essex. The current vacancy is a 7 month contract as a Band 6 Physiotherapist within the Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre (CICC).
CICC is a 22 bedded Intermediate Care Rehabilitation Unit, focused on Stroke Rehabilitation. We therefore require a skilled and experienced staff member in physical rehabilitation including assessing and treating patients with stroke/neurological diagnoses.
The successful candidate will work as part of a large and dynamic MDT, comprising of Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and Therapy Assistants.
Applicants who wish to work part time will be considered.
In this team, you will have the time and opportunity to make a real difference to a patient's functional abilities, level of independence and quality of life.
There are opportunities to develop your clinical skills, as well as developing leadership skills to support the development of both existing and new and exciting services.
Main duties of the job
ROLE SUMMARY
The post holder is responsible for provision of Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and evaluation of stroke/neurological patients and frailty patients in a community rehabilitation setting.
To participate in multidisciplinary rehabilitation serviceswithin a defined area of our Intermediate Care Service. The multidisciplinary team includes Rehabilitation Assistants, Therapy Assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Nursing colleagues
To work autonomously to provide evidence based, high quality patient care and rehabilitation which is personalised to the individual's goals and needs.
Deliver a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times and ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust.
To work alongside colleagues in the wider Intermediate Care Service, which covers areas including:
Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre (Stroke Inpatient Rehab Unit) Early support stroke rehabilitation Frailty virtual ward Admission avoidance Re-ablement and unstable fracture management.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential. Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks. If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling. We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication. Benefits
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service. Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay. Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits. Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus. Work that wraps around your needs
Flexible working: available from day one for most roles. Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education /Qualifications Essential
BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy and member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) HCPC Registration
Desirable
Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD) Postgraduate study in relevant area e.g. Stroke, Falls, Frailty
Skills & Experience Essential
Previous experience as physiotherapist working in NHS or similar UK health systems Experience of working in a range of clinical areas e.g. Stroke, orthopaedics, neuro, medical Ability to prioritise and delegate workload and own time
Desirable
Experience working in and leading a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team Experience of working in a community environment Experience and knowledge of using SystmOne Neurological/ stroke assessment and rehabilitation skills
Qualities Essential
Proven decision making ability and problem solving skills Enthusiastic and able to work without direction
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 Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address Rochford Hospital
Union Lane
Rochford
SS4 1RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)