Job summary
Come and join our neuro rotation as a band 6 physiotherapist! This rotation will provide you with experience across a range of clinical settings to develop your neurological rehabilitation skills. Rotations include our regional neurosciences wards, stroke, Parkinson's out patient rehabilitation, community reablement team and neuro rehab out-patients. This rotation also includes Linden Lodge neuro rehabilitation unit, which is moving to become part of the National Rehabilitation Centre when it opens in autumn 2025. Please refer to the NRC website for details about this exciting new centre www.national rehabilitationcentre.nhs.uk
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 a broad base of clinical experience at band 5 level 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 service innovation is desirable. Rotations are based across all NUH campuses. For the community rotation, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
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, Out Patients and Phlebotomy is one of the directorates within the Specialist Clinical Services Care Group at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over 700 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 on out of hours rosters and on-call
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.
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 on out of hours rosters and on-call
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.
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
- Experience of evaluation in practice and appraisal of performance
- Experience of mentoring and teaching students/support workers
- Experience of implementing service development
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 6 level
- Experience of audit
- Previous NHS experience
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
- Ability to constructively challenge and resolve conflict
- Able to convey sensitive information in an empathic manner
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership ability
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 performance management
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
- Able to participate in rostered out of hours duties and on-call work
- Able to work across all NUH campuses
Desirable
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 Neurological rehabilitation
Desirable
- 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
- Experience of evaluation in practice and appraisal of performance
- Experience of mentoring and teaching students/support workers
- Experience of implementing service development
Desirable
- Previous experience at band 6 level
- Experience of audit
- Previous NHS experience
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
- Ability to constructively challenge and resolve conflict
- Able to convey sensitive information in an empathic manner
Desirable
- Demonstrate leadership ability
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 performance management
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
- Able to participate in rostered out of hours duties and on-call work
- Able to work across all NUH campuses
Desirable
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 Neurological rehabilitation
Desirable
- 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
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.
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).