Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Stroke, Band 7

To support the operational management of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff working within the stroke team, including supervision, annual appraisal, training and general support. - To deal with issues relating to performance management (in consultation with Human resources and the Lead Therapist) to effectively manage staff within the clinical team. - The post holder will ensure effective stock control and use of resources to support budget management. This includes reviewing staff resources and skill mix to meet service need. The post holder assumes responsibility for the day to day management of the clinical area. - When performing on call duties, staff must be available on the ward within 45 minutes of the call.

• For staff living more than 45 minutes from the hospital, a designated on-call room for overnight stay is available in GRH and is free of charge. This room can be used by staff at both sites., In line with the Trust Vision to provide the "Best Care for Everyone…"
Professional values - To deliver therapeutic intervention, acting as a highly specialist clinician within the stroke team, by using the principles of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework. Communication and interpersonal skills - To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties. -To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. Leadership, management and team working - To assume responsibility for personal development and ensure other team members are supported for development and supervision by continuing professional development, linked to appraisal - As a senior clinical decision maker, support the managerial and operational leadership for the Therapy team in stroke. To ensure an effective and evidence based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes. - To lead evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers. The health and wellbeing of our staff and patients remains the priority of the Trust. Vaccination remains the best chance we have of conquering COVID and the Trust encourages everyone to take up this offer. Please note, this vacancy may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, so please apply as soon as possible if you are interested. The Recruitment Team are unable to accept any applications after the position has closed on NHS Jobs.

We are excited to be able to offer an amazing opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist within our integrated stroke therapy team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Physiotherapist with stroke specialist skills and proven leadership experience to join a supportive and dynamic team. We are looking for a candidate with proven specialist stroke skills, who will be responsible for the provision of expert therapy, across both our hyper-acute and acute stroke units. The successful candidate will be passionate about stroke and the delivery of a quality service, leading on evidence- based practice and application of local and national stroke service objectives. They will be motivated to develop themselves, colleagues and the service alongside the demands of working in a busy acute hospital.

Band 7 Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients. As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live. As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000. By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.