Job summary
We are inviting applications for a motivated and forward-thinking Physiotherapist to join our Community neuro outpatient team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to enhance their clinical skills within a supportive and dynamic environment. We provide close MDT working with our OT, RA and Psychology partners in particularly, and wider specialist nurses.
The successful candidate will benefit from strong mentorship from experienced Band 7 professionals and will have access to career progression opportunities. We foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and CPD, ensuring that our team members are equipped with the latest knowledge and best practices.
As a key member of the team, you will be involved in the supervision, education, and appraisal of physiotherapists, support staff, and students. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to lead and participate in relevant service development initiatives
We are looking for a physiotherapist with strong clinical reasoning skills, excellent communication, and a genuine passion for neurorehabilitation. Previous experience in neurological physiotherapy is beneficial, along with the ability to work independently and flexibly within a community setting. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes are required.
If you are looking to advance your career in neuro physiotherapy within a supportive and progressive community team, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- To provide Physiotherapy assessment to neurological patients with diverse physical and cognitive presentations, and deliver an individualised treatment programme, in clinic, patients homes and community settings
- To be responsible for delivering group education and or rehabilitation programmes and specialist clinics e.g. Parkinson's, MS and FND as required
- To provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals
- To hold responsibility for own case load, working without direct supervision but access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available regularly
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner
- To provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals
- To work as a member of the Hertfordshire Neurological Service team which specialises in the treatment and management of patients with stroke and other neurological conditions
- To be responsible for clinical supervision, education and assessment of a band five or rehabilitation assistant
- To supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy student
Management and Leadership
To deputise for more senior staff in their absence, taking responsibility for operational management of the Physiotherapy team and allocating and organising the work of assistant staff to meet service priorities on a daily basis.
To supervise the record keeping of Band 5 and student Physiotherapists and rehabilitation assistants according to HCT and professional standards.
To be responsible for teaching student Physiotherapists to graduate level on Physiotherapy skills and knowledge within core clinical areas.
To teach, assess and contribute to the performance assessment and appraisal of band 5 Physiotherapists, and rehabilitation assistants.
Communication and Relationship Building
- Develop and maintain good communication with all levels of staff and management
Information Management
- To provide statistical information on PT treatments, activities and outcomes on a daily basis
EFFORT, PHYSICAL SKILLS and WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical skills
- Manual handling of patients and equipment - frequent short periods
- Therapeutic handling of people - frequent short periods
- Working on the floor - occasional short periods
- Working in inadequate space - frequent short periods
- Car driver - daily
Mental effort
- Writing detailed reports to outside agencies - occasionally
- Interruptions to work, expectations to respond quickly to problems arising - frequently
- Flexibility to cover other areas in incidences of staff shortages - occasionally
Emotional effort
- Dealing with aggressive/ challenging behaviour - occasionally
- Dealing with death / bereavement - occasionally
- Long term relationships with patients and families - daily
- Dealing with patients with serious illnesses which are potentially life limiting and/or life threatening - regularly
Working conditions
- Dealing with body fluids e.g. saliva, sputum, urine and unpleasant body odours - daily
- Working in potentially infectious environment.
- Taking responsibility for your own role in infection-control, both for your own protection and the protection of the patients.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible -Apply now You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.
You can apply to Access to Work to get money for communication support at a job interview - please use this link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-communication-support-at-a-job-interview-if-you-have-a-disability-or-health-condition-access-to-work . You need to apply before the interview takes place.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational Delivery
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice and work. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management
- To undertake a comprehensive assessment of neurological patients and use advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques in order to provide patient specific treatment plans
- To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme for patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions
- To utilise sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skill.To formulate patient centred goals
- Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
- Evaluate patient progress and treatment programmes, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required, using recognised outcome measures, assessment tools and advanced clinical skills
- To be registered with the Health Care Professional Council (HCPC)
- To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive records in line with legal, professional and HCTs standards of practice.
- When working in the community and domiciliary settings, to work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a senior therapist if required
Management
To be responsible for the delegation to, and supervision and co-ordination of band 5 Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy students and rehabilitation assistants on a daily basis.
Ensure that your own practice and that of staff under your supervision meet the required professional standards of Physiotherapy practice.
To be responsible for organising and planning your own caseload to meet service and patient priorities. To be adaptable and readjust plans as situations change/ arise.
To be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies which may be required to improve the safety of your area of work, including the prompt recording and reporting of incidents.
To be responsible for the safe and competent use of therapy equipment by patients , rehabilitation assistants and student Physiotherapists, through teaching, monitoring, training and supervision of practice.
Service Development and Education
To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new clinical evidence and developments and incorporate them as necessary into your work. To maintain a portfolio which demonstrates personal development and shows evidence of reflective practice. To develop and enhance skills and incorporate them as necessary into every day practice.
Maintain develop and enhance current knowledge of evidenced based practice developing specialist knowledge of neurological conditions where relevant.
Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes to meet standard of knowledge and competencies.
To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participating in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses, reflective practice and peer review. To prepare and present at training sessions as part of this programme.
To audit and monitor performance against local and national guidelines and standards, both professional and clinical.
Undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit, research and outcomes measures, either individually or with more senior therapists.
To undertake as directed the collection of data for use in service audit and research projects. To participate in research into specific areas of clinical practice and service delivery using a range of research methodologies as part of MDT audit and departmental research initiatives
To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to develop and enhance personal and teams clinical practice. Make suggestions to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team. Will assist in the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational Delivery
- To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice and work. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management
- To undertake a comprehensive assessment of neurological patients and use advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques in order to provide patient specific treatment plans
- To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme for patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions
- To utilise sound knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skill.To formulate patient centred goals
- Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
- Evaluate patient progress and treatment programmes, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required, using recognised outcome measures, assessment tools and advanced clinical skills
- To be registered with the Health Care Professional Council (HCPC)
- To be responsible for maintaining accurate and comprehensive records in line with legal, professional and HCTs standards of practice.
- When working in the community and domiciliary settings, to work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a senior therapist if required
Management
To be responsible for the delegation to, and supervision and co-ordination of band 5 Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy students and rehabilitation assistants on a daily basis.
Ensure that your own practice and that of staff under your supervision meet the required professional standards of Physiotherapy practice.
To be responsible for organising and planning your own caseload to meet service and patient priorities. To be adaptable and readjust plans as situations change/ arise.
To be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of your work and implement any policies which may be required to improve the safety of your area of work, including the prompt recording and reporting of incidents.
To be responsible for the safe and competent use of therapy equipment by patients , rehabilitation assistants and student Physiotherapists, through teaching, monitoring, training and supervision of practice.
Service Development and Education
To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new clinical evidence and developments and incorporate them as necessary into your work. To maintain a portfolio which demonstrates personal development and shows evidence of reflective practice. To develop and enhance skills and incorporate them as necessary into every day practice.
Maintain develop and enhance current knowledge of evidenced based practice developing specialist knowledge of neurological conditions where relevant.
Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser and be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programmes to meet standard of knowledge and competencies.
To be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance at, and participating in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses, reflective practice and peer review. To prepare and present at training sessions as part of this programme.
To audit and monitor performance against local and national guidelines and standards, both professional and clinical.
Undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence based practice projects, audit, research and outcomes measures, either individually or with more senior therapists.
To undertake as directed the collection of data for use in service audit and research projects. To participate in research into specific areas of clinical practice and service delivery using a range of research methodologies as part of MDT audit and departmental research initiatives
To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to develop and enhance personal and teams clinical practice. Make suggestions to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team. Will assist in the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- oPhysiotherapy degree or equivalent
- oHPC registration
- oExperience of working with neuro patients in a community or inpatient setting at Band 5 level.
- oDocumented evidence of professional development and reflective practice in relevant aspects of neurological rehabilitation: e.g. attendance at in-service training sessions, reflective practice etc.
- oAbility and experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological Physiotherpay assessment in order to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals
- oKnowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic Physiotherapy interventions for the treatment of patients with a neurological condition.
- oKnowledge and experience of using a range of recognised outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with neurological conditions..
- oGood understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance
Desirable
- oAttendance at relevant post-graduate neurological training courses e.g. Normal movement, spasticity management, splinting, cognition and perceptual assessment, fatigue management
- oExperience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting at band 6 level.
- oExperience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. rehabilitation assistants
- oExperience in delivering training to Physiotherapists and other members of the MDT
Essential
Essential
- oHold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- oEligible to live and work in the UK
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- oPhysiotherapy degree or equivalent
- oHPC registration
- oExperience of working with neuro patients in a community or inpatient setting at Band 5 level.
- oDocumented evidence of professional development and reflective practice in relevant aspects of neurological rehabilitation: e.g. attendance at in-service training sessions, reflective practice etc.
- oAbility and experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological Physiotherpay assessment in order to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals
- oKnowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic Physiotherapy interventions for the treatment of patients with a neurological condition.
- oKnowledge and experience of using a range of recognised outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with neurological conditions..
- oGood understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance
Desirable
- oAttendance at relevant post-graduate neurological training courses e.g. Normal movement, spasticity management, splinting, cognition and perceptual assessment, fatigue management
- oExperience of working in a neurological rehabilitation setting at band 6 level.
- oExperience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. rehabilitation assistants
- oExperience in delivering training to Physiotherapists and other members of the MDT
Essential
Essential
- oHold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
- oEligible to live and work in the UK
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).
