Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment for a full time Band 6 physiotherapist on our neurological rotation. This rotation covers neuro specialities across both Queens Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital including: in-patient neuro rehabilitation, neurosciences, acute stroke, stroke rehabilitation, neuro outpatients and Parkinson's out patient rehabilitation.
We are looking for a therapist who is passionate about neurological rehabilitation to join our experienced, dynamic and friendly multi-disciplinary teams.
The successful candidate will have excellent neuro-clinical experience and a desire to develop further in this clinical specialty. You will also aspire to support and develop the team and contribute effectively to service development in conjunction with the senior team. You will demonstrate highly skilled communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to work both autonomously and within the team.
Preparedness to learn the use of new technologies, and support others in developing these skills will be desirable.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.
In this role you will provide physiotherapy for a complex caseload, working creatively and collaboratively with the MDT, patients and their families, as well as external agencies. You will assist in ensuring effective delivery of service to patients, supporting staff and actively developing the service. This will include providing training, staff supervision and management, and actively engaging in service development projects, as well as supporting the wider AHP strategy at NUH. You will actively participate in student training.
You will receive support and training opportunities for you to develop in this role to reach your full potential. This will include peer and senior support, regular supervision, in-house and external training, as well as varied opportunities to engage in wider learning experiences.
You must have a passion for delivering patient-centred care and a desire to work jointly as a key member of the MDT.
About us
Therapies and Rehabilitation Services is one of the pathways that together make up the Clinical Support Division at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over 600 staff who work together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to.
Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists, and our other staff encompass professionals such as nurses, psychologists, administrative and clerical and support workers.
We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.
We have made a clear commitment to our patients and staff that we listen and we care. We will do all we can to ensure our patients get the best possible care we can give them.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to:
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team
Assess and treat patients with complex neurological presentations.
Provide supervision to more junior staff (including Band 5, support and student members of staff).
Deputise for the Band 7 team leader as appropriate.
Work flexibly - including working rostered weekends.
Work alongside the Clinical Specialist and senior clinical colleagues to develop the service in line with evidence based practice.
For more information about our organisation please visit our website and follow us on Twitter (NUH Therapies @NUHTherapies) and Facebook.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be required to:
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team
Assess and treat patients with complex neurological presentations.
Provide supervision to more junior staff (including Band 5, support and student members of staff).
Deputise for the Band 7 team leader as appropriate.
Work flexibly - including working rostered weekends.
Work alongside the Clinical Specialist and senior clinical colleagues to develop the service in line with evidence based practice.
For more information about our organisation please visit our website and follow us on Twitter (NUH Therapies @NUHTherapies) and Facebook.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad based rotational experience through acute in-patient areas since qualification focus
- Possession of specific knowledge, technical skills and experience in acute in-patient areas to include respiratory and neurology
- Demonstrates transferable skills which can be implemented within NHS environment
Desirable
- Experience of managing complex neurological patients at a senior level
- Experience of working within outpatient and community environments
- Experience of performance management
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information concisely
- Ability to motivate, train and teach
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of Patient and Public involvement
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Ability to assess, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options
- Evaluation of clinical interventions
Desirable
- Experience of audit and project work
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Effective time management skills
- Experience of effective delegation
Desirable
- Experience of organising others workload
Physical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of manual therapy skills
- Basic keyboard skills
- Capacity to carry out treatment handling skills within neurology
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Other Requirements
Essential
- Maintain competence in respiratory care and be able to participate in rostered emergency duty and oncall work
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Desirable
- Qualified driver, Car owner.
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc honours or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- State Registered and HPC
- Evidence of post-graduate training in specialty
- Demonstrates desire to work in Neurology
Desirable
- Member of CIG
- First line management course
- Clinical Educators Course
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Broad based rotational experience through acute in-patient areas since qualification focus
- Possession of specific knowledge, technical skills and experience in acute in-patient areas to include respiratory and neurology
- Demonstrates transferable skills which can be implemented within NHS environment
Desirable
- Experience of managing complex neurological patients at a senior level
- Experience of working within outpatient and community environments
- Experience of performance management
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information concisely
- Ability to motivate, train and teach
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of Patient and Public involvement
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Ability to assess, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options
- Evaluation of clinical interventions
Desirable
- Experience of audit and project work
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
- Effective time management skills
- Experience of effective delegation
Desirable
- Experience of organising others workload
Physical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of manual therapy skills
- Basic keyboard skills
- Capacity to carry out treatment handling skills within neurology
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Other Requirements
Essential
- Maintain competence in respiratory care and be able to participate in rostered emergency duty and oncall work
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Desirable
- Qualified driver, Car owner.
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BSc honours or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- State Registered and HPC
- Evidence of post-graduate training in specialty
- Demonstrates desire to work in Neurology
Desirable
- Member of CIG
- First line management course
- Clinical Educators Course
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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).