Job summary
Band 7 Adult Specialist Neuromuscular Physiotherapist, Oxford University Hospitals
1.0 wte (37.5 hours/week) 12-month fixed term, maternity cover
An exciting opportunity has arisen, for an experienced and dynamic physiotherapist to join the Oxford neuromuscular physiotherapy team for an interim period. The post holder will lead the delivery of physiotherapy for adults with muscle disease. The post is largely outpatient based but the post holder will be expected to liaise with and guide the acute physiotherapy team in the management of adult inpatients with muscle disease and local community therapy teams as required.
Main duties of the job
The Oxford Adult Muscle Service is a supra regional service supporting patients and families with neuromuscular disease. The service is split between adults and paediatrics. Both teams work closely together with patients and their families to provide a seamless handover between services.
Recent investment has seen the creation of the Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) Oxford Neuromuscular Centre. This research focussed centre leads translational research to benefit patients with neuromuscular disease. The centre brings opportunities for AHP research and with new therapies emerging for neuromuscular disease, this post offers a fantastic opportunity for an interested physiotherapist with relevant experience to be part of the changing landscape of neuromuscular diseases and to forge a career in this expanding field of physiotherapy.
The Oxford Adult Muscle Service team consists of a specialist neuromuscular consultant, neuromuscular and mitochondrial family care advisor, and highly specialist physiotherapist, who work collaboratively to deliver high quality holistic patient care.
Interview Date: TBC
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust has a world-class reputation for teaching and research. It provides a wide range of general and specialist services as well as playing a central role in the local community. Being based in the city of Oxford, the hospital is easy to reach and has excellent access to London
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced physiotherapist with the ability to work with a significant degree of professional autonomy. The candidate will need to demonstrate a high level of relevant physiotherapy skill and expertise and will be expected to use advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist assessment and treatment of complex patients. This post would be suitable for a candidate who has a good background in musculoskeletal, pain and complex needs.
Successful applicants will have relevant postgraduate experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced physiotherapist with the ability to work with a significant degree of professional autonomy. The candidate will need to demonstrate a high level of relevant physiotherapy skill and expertise and will be expected to use advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist assessment and treatment of complex patients. This post would be suitable for a candidate who has a good background in musculoskeletal, pain and complex needs.
Successful applicants will have relevant postgraduate experience.
Person Specification
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Essential
- Education & Qualifications
- Experience
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Person & People Development
Desirable
- Education & Qualifications
- Experience
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Person Specification
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Essential
- Education & Qualifications
- Experience
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
- Person & People Development
Desirable
- Education & Qualifications
- Experience
- Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
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).
