Senior Physiotherapist - Neuro ESD

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Senior Neuro Physiotherapist to join our Neuro Early Supported Discharge Team!

The Neuro ESD Team is a Multidisciplinary team providing specialist intensive rehabilitation to clients with Acute Stroke and other Neurological conditions on discharge from hospital or as community admission avoidance. The post holder will be working alongside a team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Rehabilitation Assistants, working the Southampton and West Hampshire areas.

You will receive profession specific and CPD support from Band 7/8 Physiotherapists within the service and will be required to regularly supervise Rehabilitation Assistants and Physiotherapy students. Previous training organised by Solent Neuro Rehab Service has included study days on pilates in Neuro Rehab, Evidenced Based Upper Limb Rehabilitation and Vestibular Rehabilitation.

You should have post graduate experience which should include some specific neurological clinical experience and relevant CPD, as well as evidence of working within a multidisciplinary team. Experience of service improvement projects or audits is also desirable.

This is a community post and therefore access to a car for community visits is essential.

For further details contact: Sam Campbell (samantha.campbell@solent.nhs.uk) 07471020181 or Debbie Beckerley (debbie.beckerley@solent.nhs.uk) 07393005988

Main duties of the job

Work as part of multi-professional team within relevant department

*Work in close collaboration with other relevant services/agencies e.g. acute rehabilitation units, community rehab teams, virtual wards, urgent response etc.

*Manage caseload of clients within the community and oversee caseload for rehabilitation assistants.

*Undertake assessment and treatment of clients within a community, inpatient or outpatient setting who have potentially complex presentation requiring specialist skills and determine profession specific and multidisciplinary rehabilitation interventions.

*Plan and implement comprehensive programmes of intervention for clients who require intensive rehabilitation in the community, inpatient or outpatient setting.

*To attend weekly team meeting, scheduling work for self and other team members, providing specialist advise to team members and external agencies.

*Carry out profession specific and general multidisciplinary rehabilitation procedures, many of which will require specialist skills and knowledge.

*Supervise junior members of staff, rehabilitation assistants and students on clinical placement.

*Participate in and maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new developments e.g., active involvement in professional special interest groups and taking responsibility to incorporate into practice.

*To actively contribute to team developments on a routine basis.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Western Community Hospital

Walnut Grove

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 4XE

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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