Job summary
The opportunity has arisen to grow and evolve our Community Neuro Physiotherapy service at West Suffolk Foundation Trust, Bury St Edmunds. We have exciting prospect for Band 6 Physiotherapist within the Community Neuro Physiotherapy team. The static post would be suitable for someone seeking to develop their physiotherapy clinical and leadership skills at Band 6 level within a community neuro team. You will be based at the Disability Resource Centre in Bury St Edmunds, and will be expected to travel to patients homes and clinic sites around the west of suffolk.
Main duties of the job
To provide evidence-based assessment and treatment of patients with a range of neurological conditions, with a primary focus on Vestibular problems. To autonomously manage a mixed caseload of patients with a primary neurology diagnosis/condition. To provide community-based interventions across West Suffolk with support of the community neurology lead Physiotherapist. To support/advise/signpost colleagues who are managing complex patients with neurological conditions across settings. To work in partnership with the team lead with the daily management of the neurological physiotherapy service To support and educate patients in order to facilitate the adoption of self-management strategies. To communicate complex information. To assist the Team Leaders in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the Physiotherapy Service provided to patients within the team, on a day-to-day basis. To foster a positive team ethos, promoting, supporting, and developing the service, staff, and students to enable a safe and healthy working environment To ensure staff and students are supported to maximise development opportunities To maintain an active professional development portfolio and to continue with on-going learning
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD, attached
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see JD, attached
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc/MSc)
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Relevant clinical courses
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience as a qualified therapist within a range of settings, including Neurology.
- Documented evidence of Clinical Professional Development (CPD) demonstrating transferable skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in NHS or similar with specific experience within respiratory, medicine and neurology
- Practice Educators Course/ Evidence of previous teaching experience
- Experience of supervising students or staff
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Assessment and interventions relevant to the client group
- I.T. skills
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills
- Evidence of excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to undertake Manual Handling tasks
- Organisational skills and flexibility
- Good time management
Desirable
- Evidence of audits or service Developments
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good level of self-awareness to proactively, and sensitively meet the needs of patients and members in the team.
- Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- Able to demonstrate advanced initiative and responsibility
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Problem solving skills
- Committed to personal development
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to cover seven day service
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy (BSc/MSc)
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Relevant clinical courses
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience as a qualified therapist within a range of settings, including Neurology.
- Documented evidence of Clinical Professional Development (CPD) demonstrating transferable skills.
Desirable
- Previous experience in NHS or similar with specific experience within respiratory, medicine and neurology
- Practice Educators Course/ Evidence of previous teaching experience
- Experience of supervising students or staff
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Assessment and interventions relevant to the client group
- I.T. skills
- Demonstrable interpersonal skills
- Evidence of excellent written and verbal skills
- Ability to undertake Manual Handling tasks
- Organisational skills and flexibility
- Good time management
Desirable
- Evidence of audits or service Developments
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good level of self-awareness to proactively, and sensitively meet the needs of patients and members in the team.
- Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- Able to demonstrate advanced initiative and responsibility
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Flexible approach to working hours
- Problem solving skills
- Committed to personal development
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to cover seven day service
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).
