Job summary
Level 2a Specialist Neuro Rehab Unit
Location: Leicester General HospitalPermanent Post- 22.5 hours per week
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our motivated and enthusiastic team working on our Level 2a Specialist Neuro Rehab unit at Leicester General Hospital. We are seeking applicants who are team players and enjoy the challenge of working in a busy specialist Rehab unit.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) is one of the largest and busiest NHS trusts in the country providing care for more than 1 million residents in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The Therapy Service at UHL has a high profile within the Trust, this being reflected across our Neurology Services.
The Therapy team are responsible for delivering specialist Physiotherapy to patient's that have a neurological condition that focuses on value based goals. This service is based at the Leicester General Hospital.
You will be working alongside a large Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to enable effective treatment and timely discharges of patients. We are passionate about promoting independence and the best possible outcomes for our patients whilst preventing deconditioning in the acute hospital.
Main duties of the job
You will demonstrate excellent communication, prioritisation and time management skills. This post will be suitable for a candidate who has a wide range of rotational experience, particularly in the area of neurology.
You will join a supportive team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in the this specialist unit.
You will receive regular supervision, appraisal and be encouraged to be involved in service development, audit and research. You will be expected to support and supervise other staff as well as provide practice placements for students.
The successful candidate would need to be flexible in their working as the service is provide a collaborative approach to therapy across all systems.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be part of the Physiotherapy team serving the neurology Therapy specialty.
- To carry a clinical caseload: working to national and local guidelines and Service priorities with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
- To support the team leader and clinical specialist and operational functions of the team and supervise and team members.
- To promote independence and facilitate optimum function, working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge and skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be part of the Physiotherapy team serving the neurology Therapy specialty.
- To carry a clinical caseload: working to national and local guidelines and Service priorities with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
- To support the team leader and clinical specialist and operational functions of the team and supervise and team members.
- To promote independence and facilitate optimum function, working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge and skills.
Person Specification
BSc/Dip Physiotherapy
Essential
HCPC
Essential
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in relevant clinical settings
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical experience in Neurology
- Completed Practice educators course
Communication/relationships
Essential
- Demonstrates good communication skills and ability to network
- Demonstrates effective written / verbal and non verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills and experience
Team work
Essential
Desirable
- Supporting staff/students
Enthusiam for post/UHL
Essential
- Enthusiam for post and Trust
Person Specification
BSc/Dip Physiotherapy
Essential
HCPC
Essential
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience in relevant clinical settings
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical experience in Neurology
- Completed Practice educators course
Communication/relationships
Essential
- Demonstrates good communication skills and ability to network
- Demonstrates effective written / verbal and non verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills and experience
Team work
Essential
Desirable
- Supporting staff/students
Enthusiam for post/UHL
Essential
- Enthusiam for post and Trust
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).
