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: £21 - £23 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.