Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and holistic Physiotherapist to join our Community Neuro Rehab Team based across Lambeth and Southwark.
We are a multi-disciplinary service consisting of Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Rehab Assistants, Clinical Psychologists, Rehab Consultants and Social Workers, who provide a combination of early intensive rehabilitation, long term condition management, crisis intervention and end of life care.
We support clients with neurological conditions to engage in meaningful activities to optimise their quality of life throughout the span of their condition. Intervention is person centred and we utilise self-management approaches to empower patients to actively participate in their therapy and rehabilitation.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should have clinical experience in neurorehabilitation, ideally with some previous experience working within the community. This post is ideal for a current Band 6 Neuro Physiotherapist seeking a new challenge, or experienced Band 5 ready to progress into a Band 6 role. The post holder will value the opportunity to provide rehabilitation to clients in their own environment, and will embrace creativity in their approach to rehab through technology, problem solving and multi-disciplinary working.
The post is predominantly covering the diverse borough of Lambeth, and utilises agile working to ensure that we can deliver services flexibly and effectively across the Lambeth and Southwark boroughs when needed. All staff are provided with mobile devices, and work-related travel is reimbursed. We support both clinical and leadership development of our staff through regular supervision, professional development opportunities and through engagement with service development.
This is a static post within the Neuro Rehab Team, allowing the successful applicant to develop their knowledge of local services and have an active role in service development.
About us
Why we think you might be interested in working in our community team at GSTT:
- We work hard to uphold the values of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, a well-established and prestigious trust with fantastic opportunities from being a member of King's Health Partners.
- We value the opportunity to provide rehabilitation to our clients in their own environment and in the wider community, giving them the best opportunity to optimise their occupational performance.
- We encourage our clinicians to embrace creativity in their approach to rehab, through technology, problem solving and multi-disciplinary working.
- Community working offers flexibility through remote access, management of your own schedule and support for reimbursement of work related travel. Flexible working arrangements can be considered.
- We are a team of experienced clinicians with a broad range of both personal and clinical backgrounds, committed to providing high quality rehabilitation to our clients.
- As a team, we support both clinical and managerial development of our staff through weekly huddles, regular supervision, professional development opportunities and through engagement with service development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide specialist Physiotherapy service to individuals as part of the Neuro Rehab Team and will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure a coordinated approach to client care. The post holder will independently and effectively manage a caseload of individuals with a neurological diagnosis; both acute injuries e.g. Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury, as well as progressive neurological conditions e.g. Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease and Parkinsons Disease. The post holder will be using evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in order to maximise independence and support quality of life.
For the Full Duties of the postplease refer to Job Description and Person Specification.Please note the interview will be face to face and will involve a practical element.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide specialist Physiotherapy service to individuals as part of the Neuro Rehab Team and will work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure a coordinated approach to client care. The post holder will independently and effectively manage a caseload of individuals with a neurological diagnosis; both acute injuries e.g. Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury, as well as progressive neurological conditions e.g. Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease and Parkinsons Disease. The post holder will be using evidence based, client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in order to maximise independence and support quality of life.
For the Full Duties of the postplease refer to Job Description and Person Specification.Please note the interview will be face to face and will involve a practical element.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Professional development specific to neurology
- HCPC registration
- Knowledge of key neurological conditions
- Knowledge of key research evidence in neurological physiotherapy
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest Group
- CSP membership
Skills
Essential
- Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Able to present written and oral information clearly and logically
- Able to participate in staff training
- Able to work as a team member
- Able to organise, prioritise and delegate
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience at a Band 5 level
- Participation in on-call and weekend working
- Experience of working as a member of a physiotherapy team and MDT
- Supervision of PTA/students
Desirable
- Rotational work within an acute hospital setting
- Previous Band 6 level experience
- Supervision of Band 5 level staff
- Experience of teaching on in-service programmes and to the MDT
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Professional development specific to neurology
- HCPC registration
- Knowledge of key neurological conditions
- Knowledge of key research evidence in neurological physiotherapy
Desirable
- Membership of Special Interest Group
- CSP membership
Skills
Essential
- Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Able to present written and oral information clearly and logically
- Able to participate in staff training
- Able to work as a team member
- Able to organise, prioritise and delegate
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience at a Band 5 level
- Participation in on-call and weekend working
- Experience of working as a member of a physiotherapy team and MDT
- Supervision of PTA/students
Desirable
- Rotational work within an acute hospital setting
- Previous Band 6 level experience
- Supervision of Band 5 level staff
- Experience of teaching on in-service programmes and to the MDT
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).
