Job summary
Are you ready to be
part of a team that makes a real difference in people's lives every day?
We are looking for a part
time Physiotherapist Band 7 .
At Queen Elizabeth's
Foundation for Disabled People (QEF), we're not just a workplace; we're a
community of dedicated professionals united by a shared mission transforming
lives and inspiring futures.
All staff participate in the key worker program for
clients.
Your personal development will be supported with
supervision, reflective practice, in-house training and CPD opportunities.
This role is subject to satisfactory
pre-employment checks which will include an Enhanced with adults barred list check DBS (at the cost of QEF
if you are not already a member of The Update Service).
Main duties of the job
To work as a senior member of the multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, contributing to the planning, development, and delivery of an effective and efficient service.
To take a senior leadership role in the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of residential clients at CRC.
To carry out holistic, measurable assessments, implementing appropriate treatments, rehabilitation, and management programmes, demonstrating ongoing clinical reasoning, patient evaluation and evidence-based practice.
Regular use of clinical and patient reported outcome measures and setting appropriate patient centred short- and long- term goals.
Participate in the key therapist/worker program for clients providing information to and liaising with clients, families, carers and other involved agencies to facilitate their rehabilitation and ensure safe discharge.
Carrying out clinical interventions to optimise patient outcome e.g. casting and splinting, FES, orthotic use.
Providing information, based on professional judgements and experience to clients, families, carers and other involved agencies with implications for future provision.
Maintaining clinical records in line with CSP and HCPC Professional Standards
To provide informal and formal reports to GPs, consultants, commissioners, case managers, private health insurers, other health professionals when required for cohesive patient management.
Supervising physiotherapy staff and supporting supervision process.
About us
At QEF Care and Rehabilitation Centre (CRC) we offer neurorehabilitation to clients after a stroke or other acquired brain injury. Our specialist multi-disciplinary team provides residential therapy and support to those with physical, cognitive and/or communication disabilities, which may also include mild to moderate behavioral problems.
Growing demand for our services, combined with our passion for delivering the highest standards of care and treatment, inspired the move to our new, state-of-the-art Care and Rehabilitation Centre in July 2020. The Centre, especially designed for us, provides a fantastic hub of expertise and technology for people with a wide range of disabilities. It is located next to our head office, Leatherhead Court, in Leatherhead, Surrey
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as a senior member of the multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, contributing to the planning, development, and delivery of an effective and efficient service.
- To take a senior leadership role in the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of residential clients at CRC.
- To carry out holistic, measurable assessments, implementing appropriate treatments, rehabilitation, and management programmes, demonstrating ongoing clinical reasoning, patient evaluation and evidence-based practice.
- Regular use of clinical and patient reported outcome measures and setting appropriate patient centred short- and long- term goals.
Participate in the key therapist/worker program for clients providing information to and liaising with clients, families, carers and other involved agencies to facilitate their rehabilitation and ensure safe discharge.
Contributing to the in-service training prrogramme.
- Assessment for equipment to aid patients rehabilitation, treatment and management
- Integrating and monitoring treatment programmes in the clients environment whether carried out by therapy support worker, care and support worker staff.
- Carrying out clinical interventions to optimise patient outcome e.g. casting and splinting, FES, orthotic use.
- Supporting the assessment of wheelchair seating requirements for clients in conjunction with the Occupational Therapy department.
- Providing information, based on professional judgements and experience to clients, families, carers and other involved agencies with implications for future provision.
- Maintaining clinical records in line with CSP and HCPC Professional Standards
- Attending specialist clinics where appropriate e.g. spasticity, orthotics, wheelchair clinics.
- Liaising with the patients wider team where possible to enable cohesive patient management e.g. GP, NHS teams and specialist clinics, other private therapists.
- To provide informal and formal reports to GPs, consultants, commissioners, case managers, private health insurers, other health professionals when required for cohesive patient management.
- Supporting the instruction of members of the care and support team regarding moving and handling, transfers, splints, standing and walking, in conjunction with the therapy team.
- To support home visits as required
- Evidence of CPD reflecting acquired knowledge and skills and their application to practice
- Supervising physiotherapy staff and supporting the cascade supervision process.
- To signpost other QEF services for patient management e.g. Mobility Services driving assessments, wheelchair assessment, try before you fly.
- Ensuring that all equipment used is in good order and ensuring the safety of clients and staff at all times in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act.
- To report any faulty equipment to the CRC maintenance team
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as a senior member of the multi-disciplinary neuro-rehabilitation team, contributing to the planning, development, and delivery of an effective and efficient service.
- To take a senior leadership role in the assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and management of residential clients at CRC.
- To carry out holistic, measurable assessments, implementing appropriate treatments, rehabilitation, and management programmes, demonstrating ongoing clinical reasoning, patient evaluation and evidence-based practice.
- Regular use of clinical and patient reported outcome measures and setting appropriate patient centred short- and long- term goals.
Participate in the key therapist/worker program for clients providing information to and liaising with clients, families, carers and other involved agencies to facilitate their rehabilitation and ensure safe discharge.
Contributing to the in-service training prrogramme.
- Assessment for equipment to aid patients rehabilitation, treatment and management
- Integrating and monitoring treatment programmes in the clients environment whether carried out by therapy support worker, care and support worker staff.
- Carrying out clinical interventions to optimise patient outcome e.g. casting and splinting, FES, orthotic use.
- Supporting the assessment of wheelchair seating requirements for clients in conjunction with the Occupational Therapy department.
- Providing information, based on professional judgements and experience to clients, families, carers and other involved agencies with implications for future provision.
- Maintaining clinical records in line with CSP and HCPC Professional Standards
- Attending specialist clinics where appropriate e.g. spasticity, orthotics, wheelchair clinics.
- Liaising with the patients wider team where possible to enable cohesive patient management e.g. GP, NHS teams and specialist clinics, other private therapists.
- To provide informal and formal reports to GPs, consultants, commissioners, case managers, private health insurers, other health professionals when required for cohesive patient management.
- Supporting the instruction of members of the care and support team regarding moving and handling, transfers, splints, standing and walking, in conjunction with the therapy team.
- To support home visits as required
- Evidence of CPD reflecting acquired knowledge and skills and their application to practice
- Supervising physiotherapy staff and supporting the cascade supervision process.
- To signpost other QEF services for patient management e.g. Mobility Services driving assessments, wheelchair assessment, try before you fly.
- Ensuring that all equipment used is in good order and ensuring the safety of clients and staff at all times in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act.
- To report any faulty equipment to the CRC maintenance team
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience with complex neurologically impaired adults
- Relevant experience at Band 6 level
- Experience in all core areas of Physiotherapy
- Relevant experience in a hospital, outpatient or community setting
- Relevant post graduate training in neurological conditions/treatment
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification in physiotherapy
- A practising member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
- Membership of Health Professions Council
Desirable
- ACPIN membership
- Membership of any other Special Interest Group
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience with complex neurologically impaired adults
- Relevant experience at Band 6 level
- Experience in all core areas of Physiotherapy
- Relevant experience in a hospital, outpatient or community setting
- Relevant post graduate training in neurological conditions/treatment
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- A professional qualification in physiotherapy
- A practising member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
- Membership of Health Professions Council
Desirable
- ACPIN membership
- Membership of any other Special Interest Group
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People
Address
Leatherhead Court
Woodlands Road
Leatherhead
Surrey
KT22 0BN
Employer's website
https://qef.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
