Job summary
Please note that this post will close once sufficient applicants have been received so may be closed before the advertised closing date. Please submit your application as soon aspossible
An excellent opportunity has arisen within the Community Neuro Physiotherapy service for an advanced Neuro Physiotherapist to be part of this team delivering neurological physiotherapy assessment and treatment to adults across Birmingham. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and flexible Physiotherapist to work within the service.
We are seeking someone who shares our Trust's vision of 'Best Care' 'Healthy Communities'. You will have exceptional assessment, treatment planning skills, be able to prioritise work load, provide timely intervention programmes and support more junior staff in both Therapy Hubs and Early Intervention teams in their treatment of neurological patients.
You will work alongside, other physiotherapy colleagues and occupational therapists, whom are supported by rehabilitation assistants and administrators. We also hold good links with the university to support students who are on placement with us.
In return, we will provide opportunities to work with a variety of complex neurological conditions. Support with learning and development, regular supervision and appraisal, and participate and lead in the 'In-service training programme'.
For further details regarding this post, please contact Pat Chapman - Team Lead - patricia.chapman5@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Please see the main duties and responsibilities of the job role within the Job Description and Person Specification.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the main duties and responsibilities of the job role within the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the main duties and responsibilities of the job role within the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development in relation to this role .
- Evidence of working with patients with neurological conditions.
- Specialist knowledge and experience of working in this clinical field
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.
- Experience of working in community.
Desirable
- Experience of rehabilitation including Long Term conditions and chronic disease management.
Skills /Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of up to date clinical practice.
- Specialist experience of neurological treatment
- Evidence of good communication written and verbal.
- Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity of cultural issues.
- Demonstrates ability to work unsupervised
- Knowledge and application of Clinical Governance.
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in sole charge.
- Knowledge of community services and resources.
- Project management
- Clinical leadership.
- Knowledge of the appraisal process.
Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Keen to enhance professional development
- Team worker
Other job requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs.
- Ability to perform manual handling of patients and equipment
- Car driver
- Access to car for work purposes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development in relation to this role .
- Evidence of working with patients with neurological conditions.
- Specialist knowledge and experience of working in this clinical field
- Experience of supervising junior staff and students.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.
- Experience of working in community.
Desirable
- Experience of rehabilitation including Long Term conditions and chronic disease management.
Skills /Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of up to date clinical practice.
- Specialist experience of neurological treatment
- Evidence of good communication written and verbal.
- Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity of cultural issues.
- Demonstrates ability to work unsupervised
- Knowledge and application of Clinical Governance.
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in sole charge.
- Knowledge of community services and resources.
- Project management
- Clinical leadership.
- Knowledge of the appraisal process.
Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Keen to enhance professional development
- Team worker
Other job requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs.
- Ability to perform manual handling of patients and equipment
- Car driver
- Access to car for work purposes.
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).
