Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke Rehabilitation | Community Health and Care NHS Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Physiotherapist on a fixed term/secondment basis covering maternity leave until February 2027. The post holder will work within a dynamic stroke interdisciplinary Early Supported Discharge team in central Norfolk.

We are seeking a motivated and flexible Physiotherapist who enjoys working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. You will be well supported by our experienced and highly skilled team of therapists and nurses.

• Provide high quality specialist rehabilitation to patients following a stroke in their own home/communities, to allow patients to achieve their optimal level of independence and maximum rehabilitation potential.
• Work collaboratively across the Central Norfolk Integrated Stroke Service to ensure a seamless provision of stroke services across the acute hospital, inpatient rehabilitation and early supported discharge teams.
• Work autonomously, carrying out the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based specialist treatment programs for patients following a stroke, who may have a range of impairments and complex health needs.
• Supervise and support junior staff and students.
• Contribute to service development and data collection within Central Norfolk Integrated Stroke Services.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner to manage a significant specialist clinical caseload using neurological skills.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments, and make appropriate clinical decisions following assessment, using evidence-based practice and outcome measures to provide most effective treatment.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, putting patient care and the patient experience first.
• Actively participate in service development and contribute to monitoring of standards of practice, and take personal responsibility in your professional development and professional registration requirements.
• Show passion for providing a high level of care and safeguarding to patients known to our service.
• Have the ability to use initiative, communicate with empathy and be an effective team player.
• Participate in the development of physiotherapists, support staff within clinical speciality through training, competencies and supervision.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team teaching.
• There is a requirement to part of the weekend working rota.
• It is essential that you hold a full UK driving license. Regular driving across Central Norfolk will be required.
• The team provides regular peer support and learning opportunities.

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