Physiotherapist

We are welcoming applications from Physiotherapists with experience and a passion for delivering the highest quality of Specialist Stroke Rehabilitation in order to support flow of patients through the Stroke pathway. Owing to the nature of the fixed -term post, this may also appeal to graduates who have had experience in Stroke or neurology as an undergraduate. The In-patient Stroke Specialist Rehabilitation Unit is based at the Vale Community Hospital in Dursley and offers residents of Gloucestershire a dedicated Therapy Led Specialist service in a Community Hospital environment.

Adopting national best practice this unit ensures that people suffering from a stroke within Gloucestershire benefits from a specialist clinical pathway, maximising the health outcomes of those people who are likely to improve with In-Patient Specialist Rehabilitation. There is close collaborative working with colleagues in the Hyper Acute and Acute Stroke Units within Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in the Countywide Early Supported Discharge Team and Community Neurology Team., We are looking for an enthusiastic clinician to work in the Multi-Disciplinary team who shares a philosophy of empowering patients to be more independent and active in their recovery. There are opportunities for post graduate development through which you will be committed to developing your expertise.

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.

The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:

• 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users;


• 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work;


• 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority;


• 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative


Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.