Job summary
Are you an experienced Neurological Physiotherapist? Do you want to make a difference to our patients with Parkinson's? CPFT are developing a new post to enhance our inspiring and innovative Community Parkinson's Disease Service. We are looking to employ an Advanced Practitioner, Specialist Parkinson's Disease Physiotherapist, to join the Neurological Conditions Team working with our Specialist Nurses working with patients with Parkinson's Disease.The post will cover the County of Cambridgeshire and the base will be negotiable.
You would work as part of a multidisciplinary community team providing high quality specialist assessment and rehabilitation to patients with a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease, in their home environment and facilitating group exercise in a clinic setting.
You will work within a team of Parkinson's Disease Specialist Nurses alongside the Neighbourhood Team compiled of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistants colleagues as well as with a range of specialist clinicians/consultants in the wider integrated and secondary care teams.
Main duties of the job
Please note this role requires independent travel around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
This is an exciting new post to work seamlessly with patients across community care services within our region. The key aims and objectives of the service are listed below.
- To maintain a fair/equitable and timely waiting list (addressing and reduce Health Inequalities by ensuring that patients are having the right service, in the right place and at the right time).
- To improve patient and carer satisfaction.
- To improve functional outcomes of Parkinson's Disease patients
- To reduce the number of Parkinson's Disease patients admitted to hospital following a fall.
- To improve the therapy support to Parkinson's Disease patients at the point of diagnosis.
- To improve the therapy support to Parkinson's Disease patients in long term care facilities.
The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under considerable pressure at times. The post is open to professionals with the right attributes to enhance a team and those with the appropriate clinical background to deliver specialist rehab programmes and develop new pathways of care.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people and members of ourethnic minority andLGBTQ+ communities.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- Keep abreast of research and practice developments in relevant clinical area(s); advise on and, in collaboration with the Parkinsons Disease nurses and wider MDT.
- Communicate with other Clinical Specialists nationally and internationally to further develop clinical excellence and research.
- Serve on and provide specialist advice to committees to ensure coproduction is at the heart of service development.
- To improve integration between acute and community providers. The post holder would be jointly responsible for setting up and leading an ICS wide Parkinsons Disease professional network.
- To upskill Specialist PD Practitioner Physiotherapists competence, confidence, and skill in relation to PD. Post holder would have a key role in education and training of staff including the provision of regular clinical supervision.
- To expand and enhance current Physiotherapy provision and resource for patients with PD, achieving a service which is evidence based, meeting NICE guideline recommendations.
- Responsibility for Policy/Service Development. Develops and lead the implementation of policy, clinical guidelines, protocols, and pathways that contribute to the safety and effectiveness of the Parkinsons Physiotherapy service in the context of national guidelines, research and recommended best practice.
- Leads the development and promotion of the Parkinsons Physiotherapy service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care.
- Leadership - co-ordination, development, and delivery of a specialist Physiotherapy service for people with Parkinsonism in partnership with Band 7 PD Specialist Nurses.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- Keep abreast of research and practice developments in relevant clinical area(s); advise on and, in collaboration with the Parkinsons Disease nurses and wider MDT.
- Communicate with other Clinical Specialists nationally and internationally to further develop clinical excellence and research.
- Serve on and provide specialist advice to committees to ensure coproduction is at the heart of service development.
- To improve integration between acute and community providers. The post holder would be jointly responsible for setting up and leading an ICS wide Parkinsons Disease professional network.
- To upskill Specialist PD Practitioner Physiotherapists competence, confidence, and skill in relation to PD. Post holder would have a key role in education and training of staff including the provision of regular clinical supervision.
- To expand and enhance current Physiotherapy provision and resource for patients with PD, achieving a service which is evidence based, meeting NICE guideline recommendations.
- Responsibility for Policy/Service Development. Develops and lead the implementation of policy, clinical guidelines, protocols, and pathways that contribute to the safety and effectiveness of the Parkinsons Physiotherapy service in the context of national guidelines, research and recommended best practice.
- Leads the development and promotion of the Parkinsons Physiotherapy service ensuring the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care.
- Leadership - co-ordination, development, and delivery of a specialist Physiotherapy service for people with Parkinsonism in partnership with Band 7 PD Specialist Nurses.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent, e.g., BSc, MSc, or Diploma entry level qualification into the Physiotherapy profession.
- Current HCPC registration
- Documented evidence of own continuing professional development and its application.
Desirable
- Member of CSP/ACPIN
- Management/Leadership qualification and experience
- Clinical Assessment Skills for Health Professionals
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant post-graduate clinical experience in a variety of settings including community.
- Demonstrate a high level of knowledge in the management of the patients with Parkinson's Disease
- Specialist knowledge of a broad range of physiotherapy disciplines
Desirable
- Extensive experience of working in a community neuro rehab setting
- Have five years full time clinical experience of which three years in specialism of Parkinson's Disease
- Experience of being involved in research study.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision.
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Display advanced communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, carers, effective report writing skills.
- Takes personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal and actively engages with the learning and development opportunities accessible to PD Specialists.
Desirable
- Demonstrates evidence of having applied / used appropriate assessment tools and treatments and a knowledge of the implications of outcomes to service users, particularly those with complex needs in the specialist Parkinson's Disease area.
- Able to convey the care plan to patient, MDT, consultant, and GP in writing.
- Demonstrates expertise in the recognition of signs psychological issues and its effect on assessment and management.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately.
- Demonstrates an ability to apply specialist knowledge to best practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of using SystmOne.
- Demonstrates an advanced level of clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role in line with relevant legislation and standards.
- Ability to explain and discuss the aetiology and pathology of Parkinson's Disease specific to slowing disease progression to patients, carers, and the MDT.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- The ability to: Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
- Manoeuvre patients using moving and handling aids.
- To hold a full UK driving Licence and must have access to a car.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent, e.g., BSc, MSc, or Diploma entry level qualification into the Physiotherapy profession.
- Current HCPC registration
- Documented evidence of own continuing professional development and its application.
Desirable
- Member of CSP/ACPIN
- Management/Leadership qualification and experience
- Clinical Assessment Skills for Health Professionals
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant post-graduate clinical experience in a variety of settings including community.
- Demonstrate a high level of knowledge in the management of the patients with Parkinson's Disease
- Specialist knowledge of a broad range of physiotherapy disciplines
Desirable
- Extensive experience of working in a community neuro rehab setting
- Have five years full time clinical experience of which three years in specialism of Parkinson's Disease
- Experience of being involved in research study.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision.
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Display advanced communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families, carers, effective report writing skills.
- Takes personal responsibility for life-long learning and personal development through clinical supervision, appraisal and actively engages with the learning and development opportunities accessible to PD Specialists.
Desirable
- Demonstrates evidence of having applied / used appropriate assessment tools and treatments and a knowledge of the implications of outcomes to service users, particularly those with complex needs in the specialist Parkinson's Disease area.
- Able to convey the care plan to patient, MDT, consultant, and GP in writing.
- Demonstrates expertise in the recognition of signs psychological issues and its effect on assessment and management.
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others.
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately.
- Demonstrates an ability to apply specialist knowledge to best practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of using SystmOne.
- Demonstrates an advanced level of clinical knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice appropriate to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role in line with relevant legislation and standards.
- Ability to explain and discuss the aetiology and pathology of Parkinson's Disease specific to slowing disease progression to patients, carers, and the MDT.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- The ability to: Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
- Manoeuvre patients using moving and handling aids.
- To hold a full UK driving Licence and must have access to a car.
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).
