Senior Neurological Rotational Physiotherapist | University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated neurological Physiotherapist to join our Band 6 Rotational scheme, rotating on a 7 monthly rotation through a variety of clinical areas; including the neurosciences wards, trauma ward, neurological inpatient rehabilitation, neurological critical care, the neurological out-patient service and elderly care.

This rotation will allow you to develop as a Band 6 and gain experience in both the acute and rehabilitation setting.

The department is friendly and dedicated towards the delivery of an excellent service for all our users, as well as constantly looking at better ways to provide a service.

• Strong peer support
• Work with patients with a wide range of neurological conditions
• Career support and development
• Positive commitment to CPD and post graduate education funding for courses and up to 7 days study leave
• Development of your supervisory, teaching and management skills
• Service development opportunities

To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to patients within our neurological services, which includes elderly care wards, neurosciences wards, trauma ward, neurological in-patient rehabilitation and the neurological out-patient service.

To participate in the band 6 rotational scheme working for seven months across the Trust in a range of ward and out patient settings. There may also be opportunities to opt in and out of other rotations e.g. Paediatrics and neuroscience critical care unit.

This specialist rotation gives an excellent opportunity to further develop rehabilitation skills within a variety of acute settings.

CUH is a regional Major Trauma Centre and specialist provider of Stroke and Neurosciences Services. This rotational post will thereby allow a wealth of exposure to enhanced rehabilitation and discharge planning skills.

To develop skills in prioritisation, audit and management.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here.

CUH’s values – Together ‑ Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:

• applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
• or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

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