Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Brent Community Rehab's Discharge to Assess Team. We are looking for physiotherapists to work closely with Brent Adult Social Care colleagues working with Reablement to deliver world class reablement to Brent residents. This is a great opportunity to experience truly integrated working in a supportive environment to provide high quality patient centred care in the community.
Applicants should have a relevant professional qualification and clinical experience working in community rehab.
You will be provided with learning opportunities, support to develop your skills including clinical supervision, appraisals and training, as well as career development.
You will have access to the Trust's Academy and professional networks to access courses and meet your identified development needs.
We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community including: disabled people, those from black and minority ethnic backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Communication regarding this post will be by email therefore, please ensure you check your emails regularly including the junk/spam folders.
We reserve the right to close this post early if a high number of applications are received.
Main duties of the job
Undertake specialised uni-professional and multi-professional assessments.
To develop and implement treatment plans for clients. These clients will present with primarily neurological conditions, but you may also see musculoskeletal conditions, osteoporosis, learning disability and/or mental health diagnosis.
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
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, Person Specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to job description, Person Specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
- Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post
Experience
Essential
- Experience post registration as a Band 5 physiotherapist
- Experience working at a junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical areas including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopedics and respiratory
Desirable
- Experience working with voluntary organisations.
- Experience in service development projects
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies and neurological conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including neurological conditions, multipathologies and falls
- Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working
- Ability to apply core Physiotherapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centered, goal setting
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
- Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in Inservice training setting
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
- Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
Desirable
- Supervision of assistant / junior staff
- Supervision of Students
- Knowledge and experience in research and audit
- Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People
- Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Guidelines relevant to neurology
Key Attributes
Essential
- Able to resolve situations of conflict
- To be occupational health cleared for the role specified
- Able to work across Brent and surrounding boroughs
Desirable
- To have a full UK drivers' license and have use of a car.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
- Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post
Experience
Essential
- Experience post registration as a Band 5 physiotherapist
- Experience working at a junior level in a wide range of specialised clinical areas including outpatients, neurology, rehabilitation, orthopedics and respiratory
Desirable
- Experience working with voluntary organisations.
- Experience in service development projects
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies and neurological conditions
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including neurological conditions, multipathologies and falls
- Knowledge of role of Allied Health Professionals and interdisciplinary team working
- Ability to apply core Physiotherapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centered, goal setting
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate clinical reasoning
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
- Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in Inservice training setting
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of Social Services and voluntary agencies
- Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
Desirable
- Supervision of assistant / junior staff
- Supervision of Students
- Knowledge and experience in research and audit
- Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People
- Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Guidelines relevant to neurology
Key Attributes
Essential
- Able to resolve situations of conflict
- To be occupational health cleared for the role specified
- Able to work across Brent and surrounding boroughs
Desirable
- To have a full UK drivers' license and have use of a car.
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
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).
