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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and suitably experienced individual to join the high performing Stroke and Neurology therapy team at DBTH. 

The post holder will be involved in the assessment, treatment, and case management of Neurological patients in the hospital, located across the intensive care, medical/surgical and acute wards - on both Doncaster and Bassetlaw sites.

The successful candidate will have a proactive 'can-do' attitude and be motivated to provide high quality rehabilitation in addition to facilitating quality, effective, and safe discharges. Excellent communication skills are essential along with ability to motivate and empower both patients and other members of the team.

The successful applicant will work with flexibility and autonomy in delivering  rehabilitation programmes in addition to completing onward referrals and liaising with specialist units playing an integral role in patient flow and discharge planning .

The Neurology Therapy team at DBTH  works side-by-side, in true partnership, with Social Care, Neurorehabilitation services and community services, identifying the most appropriate pathways for ongoing patient care.

If you are caring, hardworking, self-motivated and a passion for rehabilitation we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the delivery of high quality rehabilitation to the Neurology Therapy caseload across DBTH. Working,  both independently and in conjunction with registered clinicians.

To facilitate patient flow, discharge planning and the delivery of specialist therapy intervention for Neurorehabilitation patients at DRI and BDGH

To communicate and work collaboratively with relevant teams at DBTH in addition to external agencies / services to facilitate timely transfer of care. 

With oversight from registered clinicians , 

• manage own caseload and to provide a high standard of assessment, management, treatment and advice to meet the needs of patients within agreed guidelines and protocols.
• Case manage complex  patients on Neurology therapy caseload across DBTH.

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000.  Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.   

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, it’s our pledge to help you Develop, Belong and Thrive, Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
•    Extensive range of learning opportunities
•    NHS Pension Scheme
•    Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
•    Comprehensive health and wellbeing support 
•    NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
•    Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.