Job summary
A part time position has arisen for a Specialist Physiotherapist with an interest in Stroke and General Rehabilitation to join our enthusiastic multidisciplinary team at Edgware Community Hospital on Edgware Community Rehabilitation Unit (ECRU).
ECRU has 20 beds with 14 designated beds for stroke patient care and 6 beds open to general rehabilitation. It is a beautiful setting with magnificent potential to enable top quality patient and staff experience.
We are looking for a Band 6 physiotherapist who has the passion for excellence in patient care and experience within rehabilitation (stroke and general) as well as the core areas of a band 5.
We would like to attract applicants with high levels of communication and have a flexible approach to problem solving. You will be expected to be professional, efficient in time and people management and effective in your approach. Working days may include weekends.
You will work collaboratively with the therapy team leads and other highly skilled therapy staff to achieve excellence.
You will be responsible for assisting in education and management of junior staff and students with senior support.
You will have the opportunity to influence the delivery of our service through service evaluation and audits and have access to training opportunities and are encouraged to take up postgraduate education in your field of speciality.
Main duties of the job
To be an active member of the clinical team, providing a comprehensive therapy service to residents of Barnet referred into the service.
To work within professional standards and clinical guidelines, promote best practice and to undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner including assessing and treating own caseload of patients/clients and maintaining professional documentation.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate positive rehab outcomes and timely, coordinated discharge planning
To fully support initiatives to reduce length of stay, including key working.
To work flexibly, being willing to provide support on other intermediate care wards when necessary.
To hold responsibility for own caseload, working with and without direct supervision.
Be responsible for the supervision of junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and Physiotherapy students
Support self and service development through active participation in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and by participating in any audit or research being undertaken by the service
About us
Just as we care about our patients' well-being, 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(only available for Band 5 and up)
- 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 and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and Person Specification 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
- Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
- Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation
- Member of Professional Body (CSP)
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post e.g. ACPIN
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
- Experience working in neuro/stroke rehab
- Experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience working with voluntary organisations.
- Experience in service development projects.
- Experience in falls prevention
- Experience working as a Band 6 physiotherapist
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with stroke and other neurological conditions
- Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including 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 associated with physiotherapy
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
- Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in In-service training setting
- Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People
- Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Fallers Guidelines
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 Fallers Guidelines
Key Attributes
Essential
- Personally and professionally responsible
- Able to resolve situations of conflict
- To be occupational health cleared for the role specified
Desirable
- Hold 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)
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio
- Involvement in Appraisal Scheme
- Attendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Adult Rehabilitation, Neurology, Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Older People Rehabilitation
- Member of Professional Body (CSP)
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post e.g. ACPIN
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
- Experience working in neuro/stroke rehab
- Experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience working with voluntary organisations.
- Experience in service development projects.
- Experience in falls prevention
- Experience working as a Band 6 physiotherapist
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with stroke and other neurological conditions
- Skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies
- Knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions including 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 associated with physiotherapy
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
- Teaching of junior staff / students, peers in In-service training setting
- Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People
- Knowledge and understanding of NICE and CSP/COT Fallers Guidelines
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 Fallers Guidelines
Key Attributes
Essential
- Personally and professionally responsible
- Able to resolve situations of conflict
- To be occupational health cleared for the role specified
Desirable
- Hold 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)
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).
