Specialist Physiotherapist CINSS

Job Overview

Important note for candidates - unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

We have an exciting opportunity for a flexible, enthusiastic and committed Physiotherapist to work in the Community Integrated Neurology and Stroke Service (CINSS) in Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust.

We are looking for a physiotherapist with experience of working in stroke and neurology, previous community experience is not essential but is desirable. You will work alongside highly skilled clinical specialist staff from the MDT and will be supported by a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist. There is a structured support network and you will receive regular supervision and appraisals. There is a training programme in place and a comprehensive induction package. There will be opportunities to learn and attend external training but you will also be expected to take an active role in your CPD in order to develop your skills within this specialty.

The successful candidate will join a specialist multi-professional team comprising of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Clinical Psychologist (Neuropsychology) and Generic Rehabilitation Technical Instructors working closely with Speech and Language Therapy services along with Stroke and Neurology Rehabilitation Consultants. The team provides patient centred, goal directed specialist neuro-rehabilitation in community and outpatient settings.

This role will be predominantly covering the East of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR), however as CINSS is a countywide service there is an expectation to cover across the whole of LLR when required by the service. The base for this role will be either Melton Mowbray Hospital; St Lukes Treatment Centre, Market Harborough; or Braunstone Health and Social Care Centre in Leicester, this will be agreed with the successful candidate on appointment. This is a part time post for 28 hours a week, the core service hours are 8:00-17:00 Monday to Friday and there is flexibility regarding how these hours are worked across these days/times.

Please note, this is a community post therefore driving and access to a vehicle for work purposes with business class insurance is essential.

For further information please contact Rosie Turner, Clinical Service Lead - rosamund.turner@nhs.net

Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities)

• To work as a specialist clinician to utilise, develop and enhance Physiotherapy clinical and professional skills within the service to deliver high standards of practice.
• To provide specialist Physiotherapy assessment and treatment to patients within a multi-disciplinary format in clinical care pathways.

To take a lead in developing the service. This involves promoting high quality clinical practice and ensuring professional standards are maintained in the workplace.

To deliver a specialist Physiotherapy service to patients within a variety of settings, requiring flexibility/adaptability in recognising the complexity of these environments to maximise their abilities and opportunities for occupational wellbeing.

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working pattern

s in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.