Job summary
Band 6 Neuro Rotational Physiotherapist (9 monthly)An exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist with proven clinical skills to join the Band 6 neurophysiotherapy rotational circuit at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is the one of the largest teaching hospital Foundation Trusts in the country, employing over 300 physiotherapy staff.
Main duties of the job
You will gain experience of treating a wide variety of neurological conditions in the acute, outpatient, and community settings. You will have the opportunity to develop both your clinical and non-clinical skills, including appraisal and supervision of junior staff and students, participation in projects contributing to service development, and delivery of training programmes and teaching both within the Trust and our partner organisations.
About us
There are six rotations in the neurophysiotherapy circuit:
- Acute stroke rehabilitation
- Acute neuro rehabilitation
- Neuro outpatients
- Community stroke rehabilitation
- Community neuro rehabilitation and neuro conditions
- Level 2b inpatient neuro-rehabilitation at the Pulross centre
Each rotation is 9 months in duration and each post is supported by a number of experienced senior staff and clinical specialists. Staff need to be prepared to participate in any of the rotations within the circuit. These posts would suit an experienced Band 5 physiotherapist or current Band 6 physiotherapist wishing to gain specific experience in neurological physiotherapy and further develop their skills and knowledge. Accordingly, you will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and the enthusiasm and willingness to consolidate and develop your existing clinical practice.
As part of the physiotherapy department's commitment to meeting patient needs and delivering excellence, we provide a 24 hour, 7-day service. It is therefore essential the post holder be able to work their hours flexibly across the week and contribute fully to both existing and new rotas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information on the role and its requirements can be found in the attached job description and person specification documentation
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information on the role and its requirements can be found in the attached job description and person specification documentation
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).
