Job summary
Are you an experienced neurological physiotherapist with a special interest in-patient neurology and out-patient amputees rehabilitation? (NB amputee experience NOT essential). Are you ready to help us continue to progress physiotherapy services for Lascelles Rehabilitation unit? Would you like to join a supportive and progressive specialist team of occupational therapists, doctors, nurses and rehabilitation assistants? Do you thrive on variety of patient presentations in complex and neurological rehabilitation ? If YES then this is the post for you!
Main duties of the job
Lascelles is a 13 bedded rehabilitation unit for neurological conditions and complex rehabilitation. You will work to further develop our one team approach in the unit alongside the MDT, including the band 7 occupational therapist. You will demonstrate advanced skills and competence in this clinical area and understanding of evidence informed approaches.
You will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the rehabilitation and discharge process. In addition, you will demonstrate and support leadership in a team of experienced physiotherapists and support staff, and specifically support the band 6 physiotherapist who delivers the out-patient amputee service (10 hours/week)
This post is based at Lascelles and sits in the wider stroke, neurology and amputee team. As one of the band 7 therapist at this level you will support and input to the wider team when needed providing a supportive environment for staff and patients to thrive. You will also provide expert clinical support to the staff in Lascelles.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is one of only two trusts in Yorkshire and Humber to be awarded HSJ's Top 100 Best Places to Work. We believe that You Matter Most, and this is reflected in our values of Responsible, Respectful and Passionate. So if you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
If you have any questions please contact Pam Bagot on p.bagot1@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
If you have any questions please contact Pam Bagot on p.bagot1@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with HCPC
- BSc Physiotherapy
- Professional development portfolio demonstrating skills and aptitude in this field.
- Relevant MSc qualification or evidence of working at a level 7.
Desirable
- Relevant CPD qualifications
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years' experience working in Neurology
- Physiotherapy, with specialist & experience knowledge in rehabilitation.
- Previous NHS employment and experience- min of 4 years
- Extensive knowledge of neurological and related conditions.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a similar service to the advertised post.
- Relevant teaching experience
- Experience of working with Amputees and their rehabilitation
- Knowledge of Amputees and their rehabilitation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with HCPC
- BSc Physiotherapy
- Professional development portfolio demonstrating skills and aptitude in this field.
- Relevant MSc qualification or evidence of working at a level 7.
Desirable
- Relevant CPD qualifications
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years' experience working in Neurology
- Physiotherapy, with specialist & experience knowledge in rehabilitation.
- Previous NHS employment and experience- min of 4 years
- Extensive knowledge of neurological and related conditions.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a similar service to the advertised post.
- Relevant teaching experience
- Experience of working with Amputees and their rehabilitation
- Knowledge of Amputees and their rehabilitation
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lascelles Rehabilitation Unit (Harrogate and District Foundation Trust)
Highgate Park
Harrogate
HG1 4PA
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
