Job summary
An exciting opportunity has come up to work as a Band 5 physiotherapist in community neuro-rehabilitation in Ealing.
Staff will benefit from an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills from senior clinicians and the wider Multi-disciplinary team. Our service is committed to staff development by providing regular supervisions, and CPD opportunities.
This role requires a valid HCPC Physiotherapy registration. Candidate must have undergraduate experience in core clinical areas to include neurology and should have trained or worked in the NHS.
Main duties of the job
To provide an evidence-based assessment, treatment and advisory service to clients with neurological conditions both progressive and acquired such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, MS, spinal cord pathologies, MND.
To work flexibly with all other members of the ENABLE team to provide an integrated rehabilitation service to clients in accordance with the philosophy and operational policies of the team
To see clients in community outpatient clinics or other settings such as their own homes, or leisure facilities
To manage a varied caseload comprising clients with a range of neurological diagnosis causing neurological impairments that often include musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, cognitive and communication impairments as well.
To prevent hospital admission and facilitate discharge from, for example, local HASUs discharging early supported discharge patients following stroke
To participate in departmental continuous professional development, education and training, audit and research projects.
To manage a clinical caseload using evidence-based clinical reasoning, critical thinking, reflection and analysis
To use a client centred, goal-orientated rehabilitation approach.
To participate in departmental clinical supervision that is responsive and personalised e.g. can take the form of formal training, clinical reasoning, peer review, case reviews and reflective practise.
About us
Community-based health care in Ealing is delivered in partnership with West London NHS Trust, and Central and North West London NHS Trust, (CNWL) the Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Trust and some other smaller providers, including third sector. Together they have formed a partnership to provide integrated community health services in Ealing. The total value of the new 10 year contract is about £50m per year.
We have also committed to invest in improved links with local voluntary sector organisations (for example ECIL, Ealing Dementia Concern, Ealing Mind) and other community assets for innovation and flexibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse presentations.
- To use clinical reasoning skills and thorough assessment on which to base physiotherapy input.
- Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and a broad knowledge and understanding of neurological rehabilitation.
- To accept responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
- To carry out assessment and treatments of a range of neurological conditions with moderate physical effort on a daily basis.
- To have basic knowledge of neurological pathologies, presentations and management of neurological conditions
- To complete home visits independently or with other team members to provide physiotherapy assessment and input.
- Where required to carry out assessment and treatment of patients referred for group classes in the community sites and out patient clinics.
- To travel independently through the borough of Ealing between patient homes and clinical sites.
- To clarify and explain the patients condition to them to enable the formulation of realistic agreed treatment goals and plans. This may sometimes involve the breaking of unwelcome news to the patient and/or their carers.
- To deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and depression as part of their neurological presentation.
- To deal sensitively with the relatives and carers of patients.
- To comply with the Trusts Manual Handling policy and local therapeutic handling guidance at all times.
- To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Trust procedures and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) standards of practice.
- To write concise, informative reports detailing treatment outcomes and levels of disability.
- To communicate effectively with patients and their parents, guardians or carers, to maximise recovery potential, and to ensure understanding of both conditions and treatment. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation to encourage patients to undertake their treatment programme.
- To ensure that your own actions support equality, diversity and rights of our patients and their families.
- To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- To maintain accurate record of patients attendances and treatments using Systmone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse presentations.
- To use clinical reasoning skills and thorough assessment on which to base physiotherapy input.
- Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and a broad knowledge and understanding of neurological rehabilitation.
- To accept responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
- To carry out assessment and treatments of a range of neurological conditions with moderate physical effort on a daily basis.
- To have basic knowledge of neurological pathologies, presentations and management of neurological conditions
- To complete home visits independently or with other team members to provide physiotherapy assessment and input.
- Where required to carry out assessment and treatment of patients referred for group classes in the community sites and out patient clinics.
- To travel independently through the borough of Ealing between patient homes and clinical sites.
- To clarify and explain the patients condition to them to enable the formulation of realistic agreed treatment goals and plans. This may sometimes involve the breaking of unwelcome news to the patient and/or their carers.
- To deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety and depression as part of their neurological presentation.
- To deal sensitively with the relatives and carers of patients.
- To comply with the Trusts Manual Handling policy and local therapeutic handling guidance at all times.
- To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient treatment records in line with Trust procedures and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) standards of practice.
- To write concise, informative reports detailing treatment outcomes and levels of disability.
- To communicate effectively with patients and their parents, guardians or carers, to maximise recovery potential, and to ensure understanding of both conditions and treatment. Communication skills of persuasion, motivation and explanation to encourage patients to undertake their treatment programme.
- To ensure that your own actions support equality, diversity and rights of our patients and their families.
- To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- To maintain accurate record of patients attendances and treatments using Systmone.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Physiotherapy
- State registration with HCPC
- Relevant Post Registration or under graduate courses or in-house training
Desirable
- Membership and/or involvement in National special interest group
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Broad under graduate experience in core clinical areas: MSK/ Respiratory/ Community Therapy/ Neuro/ Care of Elderly.
- A good working knowledge of the NHS system of care. (Trained or worked in the NHS)
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Understanding of common neurological diagnoses and the impact of these conditions on client function.
- Understanding the principles of multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Demonstrates an understanding of holistic rehabilitation of clients with complex needs and disability
- Has an understanding of the political and economic situation in relation to health and social care.
Desirable
- Participation in project activity or audit
Skills
Essential
- Able to complete a physiotherapy assessment for clients with neuro rehabilitation needs, formulate treatment goals and management plan.
- Able to prioritise clinical caseload and referral urgency.
- Able to maintain up to date, high standard clinical records
- Demonstrate ability to use Computers including: internet, word, power point and excel
- Problem solving skills to meet client rehabilitation needs.
- Able to direct own study programme.
- Good time management skills.
Abilities
Essential
- Active Involvement in CPD, appraisal schemes and supervision
- Able to travel throughout the borough independently by car or other similar independent transport means.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Physiotherapy
- State registration with HCPC
- Relevant Post Registration or under graduate courses or in-house training
Desirable
- Membership and/or involvement in National special interest group
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Broad under graduate experience in core clinical areas: MSK/ Respiratory/ Community Therapy/ Neuro/ Care of Elderly.
- A good working knowledge of the NHS system of care. (Trained or worked in the NHS)
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Understanding of common neurological diagnoses and the impact of these conditions on client function.
- Understanding the principles of multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Demonstrates an understanding of holistic rehabilitation of clients with complex needs and disability
- Has an understanding of the political and economic situation in relation to health and social care.
Desirable
- Participation in project activity or audit
Skills
Essential
- Able to complete a physiotherapy assessment for clients with neuro rehabilitation needs, formulate treatment goals and management plan.
- Able to prioritise clinical caseload and referral urgency.
- Able to maintain up to date, high standard clinical records
- Demonstrate ability to use Computers including: internet, word, power point and excel
- Problem solving skills to meet client rehabilitation needs.
- Able to direct own study programme.
- Good time management skills.
Abilities
Essential
- Active Involvement in CPD, appraisal schemes and supervision
- Able to travel throughout the borough independently by car or other similar independent transport means.
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).
