Job summary
CLCH Hertfordshire Adult Community Services - CLCH NHS Trust provides a range of Community Services, and the Hertfordshire Division is recruiting!
Are you a physiotherapist wanting to enhance your neuro skills as well as your organisational and management skills?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the inpatient bedded unit in Watford, Hertfordshire. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced physiotherapist to the team. The role includes managing your own caseload as well as triaging new referrals, and the caseload includes- assessing and treating patients with stroke/ neurological conditions , supported discharge and onwards referral to suitable community team.
Our integrated team comprises of therapists, nurses, healthcare assistants, and rehab assistants as well as Voluntary sector advisors and team administrators.
Successful applicants will be part of an enthusiastic, patient focused, team caring for patients in the community while working collaboratively with GPs, acute hospitals, Social care and other third sector organisations.
We have a well-established structure for clinical supervision and in service training; this will provide you with fantastic opportunities to enhance your existing knowledge and skills. It will also support your clinical work and professional development.
DISCLAIMER: THIS POST IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP DUE TO BEING A FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Main duties of the job
- To perform physiotherapy assessment of patients with neurological presentations on the Stroke and neuro rehabilitation pathways to develop and deliver an individualised treatment program.
- To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate positive rehab outcomes and timely, co-ordinated discharge planning.
- To fully support initiatives to reduce length of stay, including key working.
- To work flexibly, being willing to provide support on other rehabilitation wards when necessary.
- To hold responsibility for own caseload, working with and without direct supervision.
- Provide support for the clinical supervision for a rotational Band 5 physiotherapist, student physiotherapists and give direction to members of support staff.
- To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to inform own and general Physiotherapy practice within the unit.
- To participate in a 7-day service covering weekends and bank holiday on a rota basis.
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, 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
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to assess and treat neurological patients with sound clinical reasoning and understanding of the rehabilitation process.
- Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic physiotherapy interventions for the treatment of patients with stroke and neurological conditions.
- Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognized outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with a range of neurological conditions.
- Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them, including knowledge of communication difficulties encountered by neurological patients.
- Ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance.
- Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance.
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner.
- Able to work with individuals and groups.
- Ability to problem solve, prioritize and demonstrate sound clinical reasoning.
- Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format.
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
Desirable
- Experience of neuro-orthotics including splinting/casting.
- Knowledge and experience in FES.
- Ability to use cognitive, behavioral and communication strategies to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and rehabilitation goals are met.
- Supervision of assistant / junior staff
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant, RCP, NICE and CSP guidelines
- Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People
- Knowledge and experience in research and audit
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Current UK HCPC registration
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio, aattendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Neuro Rehabilitation.
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post such as ACPIN
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post such as ACPIN
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist, with both theoretical and practical knowledge across a broad range of Band 5 rotations, including Stroke/ Neurology/Neurosciences.
- Experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological assessment to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals.
- Experience of using a wide range of neuro-physiotherapeutic interventions for the treatment of patients with neurological conditions.
- Car Driver, 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)
Desirable
- Previous experience at Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist (Band 6) level in Neurology/ Stroke/ Neurosciences.
- Experience of working with patients with complex presentation which may include: Brain Injury, SCI, progressive neurological disorders.
- Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. Band 5, rehabilitation assistants
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy students
- Experience in service development projects.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to assess and treat neurological patients with sound clinical reasoning and understanding of the rehabilitation process.
- Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic physiotherapy interventions for the treatment of patients with stroke and neurological conditions.
- Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognized outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with a range of neurological conditions.
- Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them, including knowledge of communication difficulties encountered by neurological patients.
- Ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance.
- Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance.
- Able to work as an autonomous practitioner.
- Able to work with individuals and groups.
- Ability to problem solve, prioritize and demonstrate sound clinical reasoning.
- Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format.
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
Desirable
- Experience of neuro-orthotics including splinting/casting.
- Knowledge and experience in FES.
- Ability to use cognitive, behavioral and communication strategies to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and rehabilitation goals are met.
- Supervision of assistant / junior staff
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant, RCP, NICE and CSP guidelines
- Knowledge and understanding of National Service Framework for Older People
- Knowledge and experience in research and audit
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Current UK HCPC registration
- Evidence of up-to-date CPD portfolio, aattendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Neuro Rehabilitation.
Desirable
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post such as ACPIN
- Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post such as ACPIN
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist, with both theoretical and practical knowledge across a broad range of Band 5 rotations, including Stroke/ Neurology/Neurosciences.
- Experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological assessment to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals.
- Experience of using a wide range of neuro-physiotherapeutic interventions for the treatment of patients with neurological conditions.
- Car Driver, 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)
Desirable
- Previous experience at Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist (Band 6) level in Neurology/ Stroke/ Neurosciences.
- Experience of working with patients with complex presentation which may include: Brain Injury, SCI, progressive neurological disorders.
- Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. Band 5, rehabilitation assistants
- Experience of supervising physiotherapy students
- Experience in service development projects.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
Holywell Rehabilitation Unit, Langley House
698 St. Albans Road
Watford, Hertfordshire
WD25 9FG
Employer's website
https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
