Senior Physiotherapist
| Posting date: | 19 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, CM2 5PF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | B9828-25-0242 |
Summary
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESTo manage a caseload of patients with stroke, taking a key worker role as indicated.To set and maintain a high standard of clinical practice, which is evidence based where possible, using standardised assessment and outcome measures, where appropriate.To complete a robust physiotherapy assessment of the patients needTo carry out complex physical and functional assessments and treatments using dexterity, co-ordination, manual and sensory skills to facilitate and promote functional independence.To set person centred goals with patients and/or their carers and a treatment plan that supports this.To monitor, evaluate and review physiotherapy interventions within a multidisciplinary framework and to modify as necessaryTo have the ability, knowledge and skills required for moving and handling people in community environments.To act as an advocate on behalf of patients and carers by adopting a person-centred approach to support meaningful participation in life roles within Mid Essex.To work with other members of the stroke rehabilitation team, reablement, and voluntary sector to provide intervention around discharge and for post discharge rehabilitation.To assist in and help co-ordinate the patients discharge planning, taking the lead role when acting as the patients keyworker.To use knowledge of other multi-disciplinary roles and external agencies to ensure effective referral management and achieve best client care.To have a sound understanding of Physiotherapy, Royal College of Physicians and NICE clinical guidelines for stroke care.To have a good understanding of neuro-anatomy, the clinical presentations of stroke and how they can impact on mobility and function.To work with the ESD Coordinator and all the disciplines working in the team, to develop flexible interdisciplinary/multi-agency work practices which enhance outcomes for clients.To actively be involved in service development with support and guidance from the ESD Coordinator.To meet HCPC standards of Proficiency for physiotherapyTo keep up to date with current knowledge and advances in occupational therapy practice in stroke rehabilitation, and be responsible for own CPD in line with HCPC registration.To contribute to and participate in the stroke in service training programmeTo provide supervision, annual appraisal and monitoring the work of junior staff, therapy assistants and students with support from senior staff.To ensure client and service records are recorded and maintained on IT databases and that client documentation is according to trust and local policies.To provide statistics and other information as required by the service.To comply with all policies and procedures and the Health & Safety at Work Act.To understand and apply National Guidelines and legislation relating to physiotherapy practice.To maintain and develop specific departmental duties as designated by the team lead.To undertake any other duties that may be allocated.OTHERThere may be a requirement to undertake other duties as reasonably required to support the organisation, which may include work at other organisations managed locations. This may also include work outside of the postholders normal sphere of activities, including functions not detailed within this job description or working within another location, environment or NHS Trust. However, the postholder will not be required to undertake any function for which he or she is not trained or qualified to perform. Normal health & safety procedures would continue to apply and accountability remains with Provide.This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but indicates the main functions of the post as presently constituted. Periodic reviews should be carried out to ensure that the job description reflects the job being performed and to incorporate any changes. It is hoped that agreement can be reached with regards to any reasonable changes. If this is not possible, the organisation reserves the right to make changes to the job description after consultation with the postholder.The postholder must familiarise his or her self with, and adhere to, all Provide policies and procedures, including (but not exhaustively): Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Risk Management, No Smoking policy Information Governance including Data Protection Business Continuity/Civil EmergenciesCopies of these documents/policies can be found on the staff intranet under both the Workforce and Provide Policies sections.Infection Prevention & ControlThe post holder is accountable and responsible for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections and must comply with the standards set by the Health Act 2006: Code of Practice for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections (revised January 2008).Safeguarding Children, Young People & Vulnerable AdultsSafeguarding is a key priority of the organisation. Staff must always be alert to the possibility of harm to children, young people and vulnerable adults through abuse and neglect. This includes being aware of the adults who may find parenting difficult. All staff should be able to recognise the indicators of abuse and know how to act on them, including the correct processes and decisions to be undertaken when sharing information. The depth of knowledge you work from must be commensurate with your role and responsibilities. All staff must follow the Safeguarding policies and guidelines, know how to seek specialist advice and must make themselves available for training and supervision as required.