Job summary
Adult/ Older Peoples Rehabilitation and Neurology rotations
We have an opportunity to join our B6 physiotherapy community rotation scheme. This would be an exciting opportunity for an experienced band 5 or established band 6 physiotherapist looking to develop their skills across a broad range of rotations within rehabilitation settings.
Our 9 month rotations are based at 2 sites within the Borough of Wandsworth and cover the following areas:
Inpatient neuro rehabilitation (Queen Mary's Hospital)
Inpatient older people's rehab (Queen Mary's Hospital)
Amputee rehabilitation (Queen Mary's Hospital)
Community neuro rehabilitation (St Johns Therapy Centre)
The rotations run across a number of areas which have differing working hours. In some areas this may involve 7 day working.
PLEASE NOTE - Previous NHS Experience as a Physiotherapist is ESSENTIAL to this position. No applications without NHS experience will be considered
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Main duties of the job
We will be looking for candidates to demonstrate varied B5 experience in rehabilitation and neuro rehab. Evidence of the ability to supervise and develop other staff members and undergraduate students would be necessary.
To assess and manage own caseload of neurological or rehabilitation patients, make a diagnosis, and to develop and deliver individual specialised physiotherapy treatment programmes.
To work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Professions Council.
To work as a member of the multi disciplinary team on each rotation to deliver holistic care packages to the clients on the caseload. Often this involves working as a lone clinician.
There is a strong multi-professional team focus to patient care in all areas and you will work alongside experienced senior staff and can develop advanced clinical skills, knowledge and leadership as well as developing your own supervisory skills with junior staff, support staff and students.
Previous experience of working in the community would be desirable, and you will need to demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills .
About us
Continuing professional development is actively supported via clinical supervision, peer supervision, Personal Development Reviews, post-graduate and in-service training. You will be encouraged to participate in service development.
Being part of a large Trust which is co-located beside a university dedicated to medical and health sciences educations St George's opens doors to a wealth of training and research opportunities and CPD.
For further information please contact Jonathan Tyldesley, Clinical Team Leader: Jonathan.Tyldesley@stgeorges.nhs.uk
You are encouraged to apply early as the closing date may be brought forward if sufficient applications are received. Shortlisting will take place according to the person specification - however in the event of receiving a large number of applications, we will use the "desirable" criteria as an additional measure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To assess and manage own caseload of neurological or rehabilitation patients, make a diagnosis, and to develop and deliver individual specialised physiotherapy treatment programmes.
To work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Professions Council.
To work as a member of the multi disciplinary team on each rotation to deliver holistic care packages to the clients on the caseload. Often this involves working as a lone clinician.
Clinical
To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients with a diverse range of complex presentations and multiple pathologies and to use investigative and analytical clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques requiring highly developed dexterity and palpatory skills to make an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and discharge plan.
To formulate and deliver specialised individual neurological or rehabilitation physiotherapy treatment programmes based on evidence based practice and treatment options, using manual physiotherapy techniques, acupuncture, electrotherapy equipment, patient education, exercise classes and other alternatives tailored to the patients social circumstances. This may form part of a multidisciplinary plan.
To educate and to monitor others, including patients / carers / other untrained staff, in the delivery of treatment programmes and safe manual handling techniques.
To formulate management programmes for clients with long term conditions, and to review these regularly.
To tailor your intervention according to the patients social circumstances.
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your intervention through the use of goal-orientated treatment plans and outcome measures in order to progress treatment programmes
To educate and inform patients and their carers about their condition, treatment and likely prognosis.
To order, assess, assemble and adjust specialist equipment e.g. walking aids, standing frames, orthoses and footwear, and provide training to patients / carers to ensure safe use.
To carry out Manual Handling Risk assessment for all clients on your caseload.
To attend / contribute to multi disciplinary case conferences, goal planning meetings and other clinical meetings as appropriate.
To provide neurological and rehabilitation physiotherapy advice to the physiotherapists working in other clinical specialities.
To use specialist knowledge to refer to other disciplines such as orthotics, dieticians, consultants as required.
For full details of the job please see the Job description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
To assess and manage own caseload of neurological or rehabilitation patients, make a diagnosis, and to develop and deliver individual specialised physiotherapy treatment programmes.
To work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Professions Council.
To work as a member of the multi disciplinary team on each rotation to deliver holistic care packages to the clients on the caseload. Often this involves working as a lone clinician.
Clinical
To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients with a diverse range of complex presentations and multiple pathologies and to use investigative and analytical clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques requiring highly developed dexterity and palpatory skills to make an accurate diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and discharge plan.
To formulate and deliver specialised individual neurological or rehabilitation physiotherapy treatment programmes based on evidence based practice and treatment options, using manual physiotherapy techniques, acupuncture, electrotherapy equipment, patient education, exercise classes and other alternatives tailored to the patients social circumstances. This may form part of a multidisciplinary plan.
To educate and to monitor others, including patients / carers / other untrained staff, in the delivery of treatment programmes and safe manual handling techniques.
To formulate management programmes for clients with long term conditions, and to review these regularly.
To tailor your intervention according to the patients social circumstances.
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your intervention through the use of goal-orientated treatment plans and outcome measures in order to progress treatment programmes
To educate and inform patients and their carers about their condition, treatment and likely prognosis.
To order, assess, assemble and adjust specialist equipment e.g. walking aids, standing frames, orthoses and footwear, and provide training to patients / carers to ensure safe use.
To carry out Manual Handling Risk assessment for all clients on your caseload.
To attend / contribute to multi disciplinary case conferences, goal planning meetings and other clinical meetings as appropriate.
To provide neurological and rehabilitation physiotherapy advice to the physiotherapists working in other clinical specialities.
To use specialist knowledge to refer to other disciplines such as orthotics, dieticians, consultants as required.
For full details of the job please see the Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Graduate Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with Health Care Professions Council
- Evidence of postgraduate CPD in at least 2 of the following areas rehabilitation, neurology, older people, falls management, amputee rehab, cardiac care
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of a relevant clinical interest group
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist in Neurology, Orthopaedics, Older people's rehabilitation, Falls management, Respiratory Care, Musculoskeletal
- Experience of assessing and treating a range of clinical presentations for example: respiratory, older people, musculo skeletal, learning disabilities, orthopaedics, amputees, and neurology
- Experience of falls management
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising others
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to contribute to effective team working
- Basic computer skills
- Effective written and spoken communication
- Committed to personal development
- Sensitive to the needs of clients and colleagues
- Able to cope with change / stressful situations
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of broad range of relevant clinical areas for example older people, neurology, and rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues relevant to this clinical area
Desirable
- Completed Introduction to Normal Movement course or equivalent
Other
Desirable
- Own transport (Car / Bike etc)
- Hold a valid driving license if using car as transport (see above)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Graduate Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with Health Care Professions Council
- Evidence of postgraduate CPD in at least 2 of the following areas rehabilitation, neurology, older people, falls management, amputee rehab, cardiac care
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of a relevant clinical interest group
Experience
Essential
- Experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist in Neurology, Orthopaedics, Older people's rehabilitation, Falls management, Respiratory Care, Musculoskeletal
- Experience of assessing and treating a range of clinical presentations for example: respiratory, older people, musculo skeletal, learning disabilities, orthopaedics, amputees, and neurology
- Experience of falls management
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi disciplinary team
- Experience of supervising others
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to contribute to effective team working
- Basic computer skills
- Effective written and spoken communication
- Committed to personal development
- Sensitive to the needs of clients and colleagues
- Able to cope with change / stressful situations
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge of broad range of relevant clinical areas for example older people, neurology, and rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety issues relevant to this clinical area
Desirable
- Completed Introduction to Normal Movement course or equivalent
Other
Desirable
- Own transport (Car / Bike etc)
- Hold a valid driving license if using car as transport (see above)
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).
