Job summaryWe are Trafford Local Care Organisation - an exciting public sector organisation bringing together NHS community health services and adult social care services in Trafford. We're driven by the aim of improving the health of local people in Trafford by working across organisational boundaries.Our community healthcare teams in adults and children's services are employed by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and deployed to us, linking closely with our colleagues in Manchester Local Care Organisation. Our teams work as one and together we will make a massive difference to the health of people in Trafford.This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, professional and enthusiastic team member to work autonomously with a stroke and neuro-rehabilitation caseload. You will be joining a well-established MDT which offers community stroke and neurological rehabilitation pathways. We provide services in client's homes and other community settings.You will take an active role in team and service meetings so contributing to the positive development of the team, and assist in the supervision of other Physiotherapists and support workers.Main duties of the jobTo provide a specialist patient centred physiotherapy service to those who are referred to the community stroke and neuro rehabilitation service.To undertake the assessment and clinical diagnosis of neurologically impaired patients using investigative and analytical skills; formulating an individual management and/or treatment programme according to the patients goals using advanced clinical reasoning and a range of treatment skills, including knowledge of alternative treatment options.To undertake the continuous assessment and evaluation of treatment programmes to ensure maximum patient benefit, and modify them according to the patient's needs.To assess and manage clinical risk and accept clinical responsibility as an autonomous practitioner for a designated caseload of patients, and organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.To utilise complex communication skills to be able to overcome barriers to communication.Provide advice and education to patients and carers in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team and signpost to appropriate agencies and charities.To be aware of, and comply with, organisational and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in reviewing and up-dating as appropriate.To maintain own continuing professional development and develop current knowledge of evidenced based practise.About usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationshortlistingEssentialDiploma/Degree in PhysiotherapyHCPC RegistrationEvidence of post graduate study in the field of Neuro-RehabilitationStudent AccreditationAppropriate relevant post graduate experience working in a community settingEvidence of working in an NHS multi-disciplinary teamEvidence of working with clients with specialist stroke and neuro rehabilitation needsSupervision of junior staff/ studentsClinical Audit and standard settingKnowledge and ability to implement current best practice in neuro rehabilitationEvidence of specialist treatment applicationsEvidence of working with people with multiple needsCommunication skills verbally and in writing to address physical/ psychological and socio-economic needsDemonstrate ability to manage time effectivelyAbility to undertake appropriate therapy assessments relevant to the clinical specialityAble to use clinical reasoning to make a therapy diagnosis and formulate treatment plansKnowledge of issues relating to Clinical GovernanceAwareness and understanding of specialism specific local and national guidelinesSelf-reliant and self-motivated and be able to seek support and help when appropriateCommitment to patient centred non-discriminatory practiceReflect and critically appraise one's own performanceCurrent UK Valid Driving LicenseAccess to a carDesirableEvidence of professional networking in neuro rehabilitationEvidence of service developmentAttendance on leadership courseExperienced in the application of functional electrical stimulationExperienced in the assessment and provision of postural management systemsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameManchester University NHS Foundation TrustAddressSale Waterside, Sale, M33 7ZFSaleM33 7ZFEmployer's websitehttps://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)