Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced therapist to join our team at Broomfield Hospital. The successful candidate will work across the wards and outpatients to develop a service for patients with neurological deficits. If successful you will be integral to the setting up of an improved service for this cohort. This will be a great opportunity for those looking to develop their leadership skills as well as teaching and education skills in a clinical environment.



You will join a supportive and friendly team, with opportunities for professional development, close managerial support, and an opportunity to be involved in service change and improvement.



To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in management and care of patients and running of the service. This will include the daily management and assessment of all appropriate patients, the day to day organisation and delegation of duties and participation in a rostered 7 day rota.



To provide professional, specialist assessment and treatment to patients, and give advice to patients, carers and families. To take the lead role in the assessment, diagnosis, and formulation of Therapy treatment plans for patients with neurological conditions and those requiring rehabilitation within the inpatient and outpatient setting. This post provides an opportunity to develop your clinical and professional leadership skills in a busy, but supportive environment.



The post holder may take on additional patients outside of the neuro therapy service, support the stroke therapy team and wider therapy team, as capacity allows and other posts within the trust evolve.



We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.



From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.



We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.



For full details of this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification