Senior Physiotherapist- Stroke | Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 05 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southport and Ormskirk, PR8 6PN |
| Company: | St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6204736/409-6053993-A |
Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Physiotherapist to join our Stroke team of AHPs at Southport & Ormskirk NHS Trust.
As a Senior Physiotherapistyou will be based at Southport District General Hospital.This position is excellent for someone looking to join the Stroke and Early Supported discharge team at Southport.
This is a permanent position and is full-time, it will include flexible (weekend and extended days) working and participation in the on-call respiratory service.
The successful post holder can expect to receive structured supervision and support, with opportunities for further training and education.
To assess and treat patients within the Stroke service, this will include the ward environment and within the community setting.
To participate in service development and the provision of a quality service.
To take responsibility for junior members of staff and delegate duties as necessary, providing appropriate level of support at all times.
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1stJuly we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
• CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
To assess and identify the individual needs of referred patients, to clinically diagnose and implement treatment plans if appropriate in a manner that respects people’s privacy, dignity and individuality.
To take part in extended working rotas as appropriate.
In accordance with best practice, implement and evaluate Therapy Intervention.
To record and report findings appropriately following the standard procedures used by the department to maintain high levels of written/verbal communication.
To share skills/knowledge with other disciplines and patient/carers as necessary.
Closing date: 21st April 24
Shortlisting date: 22nd April 24
Interview date: Proposed 2nd May 24
Please be aware this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applicants is reached.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Apr 2024
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