Job summary
Job Purpose
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.
Main duties of the job
o To perform Specialist physiotherapy assessment for stroke and patients with neurological conditions.
To independently manage own clinical caseload, undertaking comprehensive neurological assessments and using advanced clinical reasoning skills to formulate and deliver individual and group treatment programmes.
To work alongside the Highly Specialist Neuro physiotherapy team lead with complex patients and be responsible for providing specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment plans.
To advise and educate patients and their families/ carers on the management of individual problems. Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid and informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.
Work effectively with those patients whose first language is not English and take into consideration diversity issues in particular differing cultural awareness.
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 see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HPC 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
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
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 at band 6 level in Stroke/ Neurology.
- 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.
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
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.
- Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format.
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
- To have a full UK drivers' license and have use of a car.(unless there is a condition/ disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010
Desirable
- Ability to use cognitive, behavioral and communication strategies to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and rehabilitation goals are met.
- Knowledge and experience in FES.
- Supervision of assistant / junior staff
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant, RCP, NICE and CSP guidelines
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HPC 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
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
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 at band 6 level in Stroke/ Neurology.
- 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.
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
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.
- Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format.
- Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
- To have a full UK drivers' license and have use of a car.(unless there is a condition/ disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010
Desirable
- Ability to use cognitive, behavioral and communication strategies to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and rehabilitation goals are met.
- Knowledge and experience in FES.
- Supervision of assistant / junior staff
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant, RCP, NICE and CSP guidelines
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).
