Physiotherapist Clinical Specialist for Stroke inWilliton inWilliton PUBLISHED
TUE 5 NOV 2024
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust rha3FE4w
In this position, the physiotherapist will have a primary focus on clinical responsibilities, approximately 50% of the time dedicated to patient care while also collaborating with other professionals to enhance the stroke rehabilitation process. This opportunity is ideal for motivated individuals passionate about making a positive impact on patients’ lives post-stroke.
Come join our team
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Stroke to our community stroke service, you will be based in the west of the county but will have a foundation trust wide remit alongside the other clinical specialist physiotherapist in the east of the county.
The successful candidate will provide specialist physiotherapy clinical leadership for the development of integrated rehabilitation pathways for stroke and brain injury, in line with recognised best practice and the evidence base, and in conjunction with Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist for Stroke, Adult Rehabilitation Clinical Lead/ Professional Leads and Stroke Service managers
Our multi-disciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Psychologists, and Rehabilitation Assistants collaborates seamlessly to support patients along the stroke pathway, making a meaningful difference in their lives. If you're motivated and eager to contribute your expertise, we invite you to be a part of our team and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
To provide specialist physiotherapy clinical leadership for the development of integrated rehabilitation pathways for stroke and brain injury, in line with recognised best practice and the evidence base, and in conjunction with Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for Stroke, Adult Rehabilitation Clinical Lead/ Professional Leads and Stroke Service managers.
The post will be approximately fifty percent clinical caseload, with the post holder carrying a specialist clinical caseload at their base location as member of a specialist multidisciplinary stroke team. The clinical specialist responsibilities will have a Foundation Trust wide remit ensuring that service developments are in line with national and local directives.
About us
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.
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