Central London Community Health Trust

Specialist Neuro Pysiotherapist

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Job summary

Specialist Neuro Pysiotherapist - Band 6 FTC - Merton

The Merton Neuro Rehab service is a multi-disciplinary service providing neurological rehabilitation to patients (aged 18+) with acquired neurological conditions. This includes an early supported discharge service for stroke patients.

So, what do you need to join our team?

Significant experience in all core rotations at B5 / 6 level and demonstrable experience of working with patients with neurological impairments
Ability to demonstrate working autonomously in developing treatment plans, assessment, discharge planning for patients with complex care needs
Experience of supervising others
Excellent verbal and written skills

For full requirements please do look at the person specification for the role

Main duties of the job

If you have these skills, why join CLCH?

As a specialist in the provision of community services we have been assessed as 'good' by the CQC and as an organisation we have been awarded on the top 120 places to work by the HSJ and Nursing Times
A range of employee benefits including the ability to support you with your housing needs through a rental deposit loan scheme
Our organisation offers an educationally focused environment which will allow you to professionally grow and develop a repertoire of skills and theoretical knowledge through work based education

If you would like to talk to somebody about this vacancy, then please contact:

Contact name: Ms. Kate Frost or Dr Chetan Vyas

Email Address: katefrost@nhs.net / Chetan.vyas@nhs.net

Telephone: 07721 246 213 / 07785 970 719

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

18 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£40,701 to £48,054 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-SOUTH-9272

Job locations

Merton Civic Centre

London

SM4 5DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess and treat own workload of neurological patients, who may have complex presentation, and maintain associated records, as an autonomous practitioner
Supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists / physiotherapy Assistants / students, involved in teaching MDT staff
Undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and may participate in departmental research and audit
Assists the Band 7 Physiotherapist by monitoring caseloads, recording statistics and prioritising referrals as required
To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post-holders own work
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assess and treat own workload of neurological patients, who may have complex presentation, and maintain associated records, as an autonomous practitioner
Supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists / physiotherapy Assistants / students, involved in teaching MDT staff
Undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and may participate in departmental research and audit
Assists the Band 7 Physiotherapist by monitoring caseloads, recording statistics and prioritising referrals as required
To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post-holders own work
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Degree (BSc or MSc) in Physiotherapy
Post graduate education relevant to clinical area
HCPC registration

Desirable

Experience of working in a community setting at B5/6 level
Special Interest in neurology
Member of special interest group
Member of CSP

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Degree (BSc or MSc) in Physiotherapy
Post graduate education relevant to clinical area
HCPC registration

Desirable

Experience of working in a community setting at B5/6 level
Special Interest in neurology
Member of special interest group
Member of CSP

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.

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

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

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Merton Civic Centre

London

SM4 5DX

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Merton Civic Centre

London

SM4 5DX

Employer's website

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