Band 6 Stroke Physiotherapist

Location Gravesend
Job type Permanent
Salary £30401.00 - £37267.00 per annum
Reference HQ00102547_1585557585

Sanctuary Health is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Stroke Physiotherapist to work in Gravesend, Kent on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Occupational Therapy and be registered with the HCPC.

The salary for this Physiotherapist job is £30,401 up to £37,297 per annum and is a permanent contract.

Job Purpose:

  • To work as an autonomous practitioner within a multi-disciplinary team to provide specialist assessment and treatment of patients who have had a Stroke.
  • To empower patients to remain central to the decision making regarding their own care and encourage self-management as appropriate.
  • To support and supervise junior staff within the Stroke Team.
  • To work in partnership with other health and social care professionals, providing specialist advice and joined up care.
  • To provide ongoing support, clinical supervision and appraisal to less senior staff.
  • To demonstrate leadership skills and contribute to the day to day co-ordination of the overall caseload, deputising for more senior staff and assist with service development as appropriate.

Requirements of the Physiotherapist:

  • Degree or equivalent within Physiotherapy
  • HCPC registered as an physiotherapist
  • Postgraduate experience of working in the NHS at a senior level in the field of neuro-rehabilitation
  • Evidence of CPD maintained in portfolio including attendance at recent master's level postgraduate courses relevant to clinical specialised field
  • Evidence of post graduate training in the management of neurological conditions
  • Supervision of more junior staff
  • Use of evidence based practice in a clinical setting
  • Knowledge of relevant National Service Frameworks and clinical guidelines Experience of facilitating appraisal and supervision
  • Car Driver

Contact:

This Physiotherapist job is advertised by Stuart Munns; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.