Job summary
The post holder will be the Specialist Clinical Lead for the Neuro-Rehabilitation team and will work in tandem with the Consultant Neurologist with a specialist interest in Neuro-rehabilitation and the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to provide holistic management and care to children referred for Neuro-rehabilitation.
The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of effective rehabilitation to children at BCH and develop protocols, guidelines and procedures and be responsible for providing expert advice on service development.They will be the lead for the Neuro-rehabilitation research strategy and publish clinical papers in peer reviewed journals.
Main duties of the job
To assess and treat own specialist caseload of patients requiring Neuro-Rehabilitation in conjunction with support from the wider MDT.
Provide expert knowledge and work closely with consultant medical colleagues, therapists and other professionals, providing clinical leadership with Child and Young People (CYP) who are undergoing or have undergone Neuro-rehabilitation at BCH and wider region.
To provide strong professional and innovative expert clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team working in this field and demonstrate improved provision of effective clinical interventions, ensuring that practice is consistent and evidence-based at BCH, across the region, nationally and internationally.
Take the lead role in identifying training needs, delivering post graduate training and maximising development opportunities for staff within the Allied Health Profession (AHP) / MDT Neurosciences team, specifically around the management of children with neurological impairments, extending the scope of practice within appropriate governance frameworks.
Work with local universities to develop post graduate training opportunities and create an environment that supports and facilitates audit/research activities.
To develop the short and long term strategic plan of Neuro-rehabilitation at the Trust and establish strong partnership working local, national and international networks.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree in a Therapeutic profession e.g. Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language.Therapy supplemented by specialist training to masters level in a relevant area e.g. clinical/research/education. plus further theoretical knowledge and practical experience in specialist field to doctorate or equivalent level.
Desirable
- Relevant post-graduate courses including but not exclusive to: Neurology, rehabilitation, ABI, TBI, Trauma.
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to assess, develop & implement therapy for a specialist neuro-rehabilitation caseload.
- Proven track record of therapy expertise in pediatrics and neurological care including rehabilitation.
- Evidence of extensive continuing professional development.
- Highly expert clinical reasoning and critical evaluation skills.
- Evidence of undertaking and involvement of research and audit.
- Evidenced implementation of research/audit findings.
- Published clinical papers in peer-reviewed journals.
- Organising/lecturing on regional, national and international courses.
- Involvement in regional and national and international issues.
- Evidence of writing evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Evidence of involvement in clinical governance.
- Demonstrates the BWC Trust Values of Ambitious, Brave and Compassionate
Desirable
- Principal investigator of non medically led research
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to motivate and empower others.
- Ability to relate well with colleagues and reflect on own behaviour.
- Able to lead with confidence taking others with them.
- Ability to work flexibly and meet the needs of an exciting and developing service.
- Ability to manage a highly complex, diverse and demanding workload.
- Ability to deal with an increased pressured environment.
- Initiative and forward thinking for the benefit of the service.
- Proven post graduate teaching skills and evidence of education role within clinical area.
- Professional expert clinical leadership skills.
- Able to embrace and lead change and new methods of working.
- Evidence of excellent team leadership and working with exemplary communication skills.
- Proficient in IT utilising databases and Microsoft office.
- Able to cope with physical demands of the job, including but not limited to: Able to work in restricted positions either in sitting and standing Utilise specialist manual handling and facilitation techniques with patients and equipment Use moderate physical effort for short or prolonged periods On a regular basis able to deal with unpleasant bodily fluids e.g. urine, sputum.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree in a Therapeutic profession e.g. Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech and Language.Therapy supplemented by specialist training to masters level in a relevant area e.g. clinical/research/education. plus further theoretical knowledge and practical experience in specialist field to doctorate or equivalent level.
Desirable
- Relevant post-graduate courses including but not exclusive to: Neurology, rehabilitation, ABI, TBI, Trauma.
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to assess, develop & implement therapy for a specialist neuro-rehabilitation caseload.
- Proven track record of therapy expertise in pediatrics and neurological care including rehabilitation.
- Evidence of extensive continuing professional development.
- Highly expert clinical reasoning and critical evaluation skills.
- Evidence of undertaking and involvement of research and audit.
- Evidenced implementation of research/audit findings.
- Published clinical papers in peer-reviewed journals.
- Organising/lecturing on regional, national and international courses.
- Involvement in regional and national and international issues.
- Evidence of writing evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Evidence of involvement in clinical governance.
- Demonstrates the BWC Trust Values of Ambitious, Brave and Compassionate
Desirable
- Principal investigator of non medically led research
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to motivate and empower others.
- Ability to relate well with colleagues and reflect on own behaviour.
- Able to lead with confidence taking others with them.
- Ability to work flexibly and meet the needs of an exciting and developing service.
- Ability to manage a highly complex, diverse and demanding workload.
- Ability to deal with an increased pressured environment.
- Initiative and forward thinking for the benefit of the service.
- Proven post graduate teaching skills and evidence of education role within clinical area.
- Professional expert clinical leadership skills.
- Able to embrace and lead change and new methods of working.
- Evidence of excellent team leadership and working with exemplary communication skills.
- Proficient in IT utilising databases and Microsoft office.
- Able to cope with physical demands of the job, including but not limited to: Able to work in restricted positions either in sitting and standing Utilise specialist manual handling and facilitation techniques with patients and equipment Use moderate physical effort for short or prolonged periods On a regular basis able to deal with unpleasant bodily fluids e.g. urine, sputum.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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