Job summary
An exciting opportunity to work as part of the Neurological Physiotherapy service at the Homerton Healthcare has arisen working along the pathway on the Band 6 neuro rotation for a permanent contract. The established rotation program includes 2 acute rotations in neuro outliers and stroke, 2 in-patient rehabilitation rotations in level 1 and level 2 services and 2 community rotations including Early Supported Discharge experience and a neuro specialist community therapy team.
There is a robust commitment to CPD and training at Homerton University Hospital and supervision will be provided through band 7 team leads and the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists.
Main duties of the job
As a competent and experienced Physiotherapist in neurology you will be working with complex neurologically impaired adults. You will bring skills and enthusiasm while working to extend your knowledge, practice and service development experience, working within teams and across the pathway to ensure patient flow to the most appropriate discharge location via community services.
About us
Homerton University Hospital 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HPC registered Physiotherapist
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Neurology
- Relevant post graduate courses
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment for a range of neurological conditions.
- Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure
- Effective discharge planning skills.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills with all disciplines and patients to optimise management.
- Clear, concise verbal and written reporting skills.
- Able to work within a MDT
- High standard of IT skills
- Team leadership potential.
- Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help
Desirable
- Able to manage complex patients
Experience
Essential
- Broad general experience at junior level
- Experience of managing an adult neurology caseload
- Experience of using outcome measures
Desirable
- Work in a community setting
- Work in a multicultural society
- Experience of clinically supervising
Knowlwdge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Current professional issues.
- High level of risk management and clinical quality awareness
Desirable
- Health needs in a multicultural community
Other
Essential
- Professional manner.
- Able to respond to pressure
- Able to participate in the out of hour's rota
- Ability to work flexibly
- Able to travel within Hackney
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HPC registered Physiotherapist
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Neurology
- Relevant post graduate courses
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment for a range of neurological conditions.
- Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure
- Effective discharge planning skills.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills with all disciplines and patients to optimise management.
- Clear, concise verbal and written reporting skills.
- Able to work within a MDT
- High standard of IT skills
- Team leadership potential.
- Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help
Desirable
- Able to manage complex patients
Experience
Essential
- Broad general experience at junior level
- Experience of managing an adult neurology caseload
- Experience of using outcome measures
Desirable
- Work in a community setting
- Work in a multicultural society
- Experience of clinically supervising
Knowlwdge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Current professional issues.
- High level of risk management and clinical quality awareness
Desirable
- Health needs in a multicultural community
Other
Essential
- Professional manner.
- Able to respond to pressure
- Able to participate in the out of hour's rota
- Ability to work flexibly
- Able to travel within Hackney
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
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).
