Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic & innovative physiotherapy department at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. We are looking for an experienced & highly motivated Band 7 physiotherapist to join Therapy and Rehabilitation services for a fixed term of 11.5 months in the Neuromuscular Critical Care Centre (NMCCC).
The post holder will be an expert in cardiorespiratory and neurological physiotherapy. They will based on the NMCCC and additionally work in the neuromuscular respiratory MDT clinics. The post holder will be able to set up Non Invasive Ventilation (NIV) alongside and as part of the established MDT
The post holder will work as part of the physiotherapy team working within a specialist neurological hospital, providing a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice for patients with acute, chronic and progressive neuro-disability. They will provide support to other physiotherapy staff in cardiorespiratory assessment and management.
Main duties of the job
o Provide specialist clinical skills; assessing & treating patients with complex neurological and cardiorespiratory presentations, using advanced manual techniques & clinical reasoning skills to determine impairments & disabilities, & to formulate a diagnosis/hypothesis & prognosis.o Plan timely, effective discharges, collaborating with the wider MDT.o Nationwide resource to patients and physiotherapy colleagues in other trusts, on complex neurological disability, advising them as appropriate.o Demonstrate an awareness of current developments in neurological physiotherapy integrating, as appropriate, the available evidence into clinical practice, including national guidelines.o Take part in the emergency respiratory physiotherapy on call & weekend rotas (emergency & HASU cover). To work as a lone practitioner when on call & often when working the weekend.o Responsible for the daily management, professional development, clinical supervision & coordination of the NMCCC, the Band 6 and physiotherapy students on NMCCC.o To be a panel member in staff recruitment as required by the band 8 physiotherapists.o Accountable for own professional development.o Effective communication with all staff, patients, families & differing services within the community.o Sensitive dealing of complaints, avoiding escalation.o Evidence based audit and research projects to further own & team's clinical practice relevant to the area.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC)
- Post graduate neurosciences and respiratory courses
- Active member of a neurosciences/respiratory special interest group
- Student supervision or teaching skills course
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
- Experience of working in the NHS
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post-graduate work experience at appointment, including comprehensive work in respiratory care
- 2 years specific neurological experience and experience working with neuromuscular patients
- Broad range of experience at junior level including ICU, medical, surgery, neurology, musculoskeletal and elderly care
- Evidence of having worked unsupervised on an emergency and on-call and weekend rota assessing and treating patients with deteriorating respiratory and neurological status on ITU and the wards.
- Evidence of having supervised undergraduate physiotherapy students and/or evidence of having supervised qualified physiotherapists being responsible for undertaking IPR and their professional development.
- Experience of teaching a wide range of groups (including physiotherapy colleagues, students, physiotherapy assistants, other MDT)
- Evidence of participation in audit.
- Evidence of participation in and organisation of Inservice Training programmes
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner who is able to work unsupervised at a specialist level within neuromuscular disease.
- Ability to supervise staff who will be directly accountable to the post-holder
- Ability to work efficiently, effectively and professionally as part of a multi-disciplinary team, understanding the role and nature of team dynamics.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, inservice training, courses attended and clinical experience gained
- Evidence of initiative
- Demonstrate good time management skills
- Enthusiasm
- Constructive assertiveness
- Interest in research and / or a knowledge of research methodologies and research application
- Effective written communication skills including accurate record keeping and using the POMR system
Desirable
- Evidence of effective presentation and training skills
- Commitment to teaching at a pre and postgraduate level
- Competent IT skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- The physical capabilities to manage patients with acute and long term neuromuscular disability both on the wards and in the therapy treatment areas
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC)
- Post graduate neurosciences and respiratory courses
- Active member of a neurosciences/respiratory special interest group
- Student supervision or teaching skills course
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP)
- Experience of working in the NHS
Experience
Essential
- 5 years post-graduate work experience at appointment, including comprehensive work in respiratory care
- 2 years specific neurological experience and experience working with neuromuscular patients
- Broad range of experience at junior level including ICU, medical, surgery, neurology, musculoskeletal and elderly care
- Evidence of having worked unsupervised on an emergency and on-call and weekend rota assessing and treating patients with deteriorating respiratory and neurological status on ITU and the wards.
- Evidence of having supervised undergraduate physiotherapy students and/or evidence of having supervised qualified physiotherapists being responsible for undertaking IPR and their professional development.
- Experience of teaching a wide range of groups (including physiotherapy colleagues, students, physiotherapy assistants, other MDT)
- Evidence of participation in audit.
- Evidence of participation in and organisation of Inservice Training programmes
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Autonomous practitioner who is able to work unsupervised at a specialist level within neuromuscular disease.
- Ability to supervise staff who will be directly accountable to the post-holder
- Ability to work efficiently, effectively and professionally as part of a multi-disciplinary team, understanding the role and nature of team dynamics.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, inservice training, courses attended and clinical experience gained
- Evidence of initiative
- Demonstrate good time management skills
- Enthusiasm
- Constructive assertiveness
- Interest in research and / or a knowledge of research methodologies and research application
- Effective written communication skills including accurate record keeping and using the POMR system
Desirable
- Evidence of effective presentation and training skills
- Commitment to teaching at a pre and postgraduate level
- Competent IT skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- The physical capabilities to manage patients with acute and long term neuromuscular disability both on the wards and in the therapy treatment areas
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
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
