Bank Neurological Physiotherapist
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Job summary
Homerton Hospital is looking to recruit an experienced injection therapist with a specialism in neurology to work independently within our regional focal spasticity service. Applicants must have completed a recognised injection therapy training program at Masters level and have experience in assessing and treating spasticity. Applicants must have skills in working with people with cognitive and communication deficits.
Main duties of the job
To assess and treat patients with complex neurological dysfunction utilising a high level of clinical analysis and reasoning to inform intervention; making use of a high level of knowledge (including evidence based practice).
To implement and evaluate of therapy treatments as a specialist practitioner. This includes predicting length of stay, physical functional outcome and discharge destination / outcome.
Carry out assessment and treatment of clients with complex and challenging behaviour as a lone worker in a variety of domestic and public settings, including public transport, leisure centres (gym and swimming pools) on a regular basis; requiring management of unpredictable situations, a problem solving approach to risk management, empathy and negotiation skills.
To set high personal standards of physiotherapy and relate practice to available evidence.
Analyse and clinically reason the risk assessment required for the physical moving and handling of complex, dependent patients to further their rehabilitation.
To ensure patients' management is goal directed, liaising closely with colleagues in the community to ensure appropriate continuation of goal-oriented treatment following discharge.
To communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team, other disciplines and external agencies on complex and contentious issues.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Details
Date posted
04 June 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£27.03 to £39.75 an hour per hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
293-BANK-0669
Job locations
Homerton University Hospital
Homerton Row
London - Hackney
E9 6SR
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton University Hospital
Homerton Row
London - Hackney
E9 6SR
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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