Job summary
Due to the continuing
growth of Hobbs specialist neurological services we are looking
to recruit new staff to join our existing teams.
We are
looking for a skilled and dynamic Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, with extensive experience in the field of neurological rehabilitation to join us as we open an exciting new service in Chedington, Dorset.
Hobbs Rehabilitation at Chedington - Dorset
We
are excited to be setting up this brand new service in the grounds of the
stunning Chedington Estate in Dorste. We
will have a range of fully accessible, luxury independent living accommodation
with state-of-the-art facilities, including gyms and hydro pools, with access
to adaptive sporting opportunities across the estate. We will provide bespoke intensive
rehabilitation packages to adults and children with a range of conditions,
including brain injury, spinal cord injury, poly-trauma and amputation and
other neurological conditions, utilizing the latest neuro technology alongside
clinical excellence in neurological and amputee rehab and complimentary
therapeutic activities such as massage and adaptive sports
To find out more about these exciting opportunities, or to apply by submitting your CV, visit the Hobbs Website and enquire online at www.hobbsrehabilitation.co.uk
Main duties of the job
The successful candiate will work as the senior clinical specialist physiotherapist, developing and maintining the neurological rehab pathway at Chedington, working alongside the Clinical Service Lead.
The role will include specialist assessment and treatment for a caseload of neurological patients with both physical and cognitive impairments, as well as supporting an MDT including junior and senior therapists from a range of disciplines, working towards a range of rehabilitation goals, participating in family meetings, MDTs and discharge planning.
About us
In 2005, neuro physiotherapists Helen Hobbs and Nicky Ellis set up Hobbs Rehabilitation and since then it has expanded offering an exceptional level of personalised skill and expertise. Now operating from a number of locations, Hobbs Rehabilitation provides specialist inpatient and outpatient neurological rehabilitation for adults and children across the south of England, treating a wide variety of conditions, including stroke, acquired brain injury and spinal cord injuries. An expert team of over 100 therapists, including OT, PT, SLT and Psychology, provide an interdisciplinary patient-centred neuro rehabilitation service, ensuring the individual is placed at the centre of care.
We are passionate about pursuing the latest advances in research and technology to support our clients and staff to achieve their full potential, through involvement in research projects, development of services, and support for training and CPD.
What we offer
- A supportive, friendly and experienced team who are passionate about rehabilitation
- Development of skills through 1:1 and group supervision, training, and networking opportunities, including support to access external training and CPD.
- Opportunities to join research and development projects through the MiNT Academy
- Opportunities for rotations across Hobbs specialist services, working in inpatient and outpatient settings with a variety of conditions including spinal cord injury, hydrotherapy and paediatrics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with clients in our inpatient setting predominantly but may have the opportunity to see outpatients as well as community patients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Specialist assessment of patients with acquired physical and cognitive impairments using a range of formal and informal assessments.
- Practice safely within the legal and ethical boundaries of the profession.
- Formulate patient-centred goals in conjunction with MDT.
- Create and provide one-to-one intervention to patients with acquired physical and cognitive impairments, using a comprehensive knowledge of evidence-informed practice and treatment options.
- Evaluate patients progress using published outcome measures.
- Liaising regularly with the Hobbs MDT and wider care team.
- Organise and plan the MDT therapy caseload at Chedington Neuro rehab unit in conjunction with other clinical team members to meet the patients and service needs, readjusting plans as situations change or arise.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate clinical notes using site-specific software and local procedures.
- Write high-quality patient reports, including MDT discharge reports for inpatients.
- Attend and contribute to patient and family meetings, both face-to-face and via video.
- Supervision, support and training for other members of the MDT on specialist neurological rehab topics, imparting clinical skills through hands-on teaching and mentoring
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with clients in our inpatient setting predominantly but may have the opportunity to see outpatients as well as community patients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Specialist assessment of patients with acquired physical and cognitive impairments using a range of formal and informal assessments.
- Practice safely within the legal and ethical boundaries of the profession.
- Formulate patient-centred goals in conjunction with MDT.
- Create and provide one-to-one intervention to patients with acquired physical and cognitive impairments, using a comprehensive knowledge of evidence-informed practice and treatment options.
- Evaluate patients progress using published outcome measures.
- Liaising regularly with the Hobbs MDT and wider care team.
- Organise and plan the MDT therapy caseload at Chedington Neuro rehab unit in conjunction with other clinical team members to meet the patients and service needs, readjusting plans as situations change or arise.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate clinical notes using site-specific software and local procedures.
- Write high-quality patient reports, including MDT discharge reports for inpatients.
- Attend and contribute to patient and family meetings, both face-to-face and via video.
- Supervision, support and training for other members of the MDT on specialist neurological rehab topics, imparting clinical skills through hands-on teaching and mentoring
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised degree qualification in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of further specialist post-graduate study within the field of neurological rehab
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- - Experience of working in a senior clinical role with patients with a range of neurological impairments
Desirable
- - Experience of supervising and line-managing other staff - Experience of working in a leadership role - Experience of managing complex situations and dealing with conflict
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written.
- - Excellent team working skills
- - Good IT skills
- - Excellent specilaist clinical skills within the field of neurological rehabilitation
- - Knowledge and understanding of specialist neurological assessment and treatment approaches relating to acquired neurological conditions including spinal injuries.
- - Commitment to developing self and others through training, supervision and mentoring.
- - Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service.
Desirable
- - Enthusiasm for neuro-technology
- - Innovative and creative thinking with vision to improve and develop services for the future.
- - Confidence in engaging with external stakeholders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised degree qualification in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of further specialist post-graduate study within the field of neurological rehab
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- - Experience of working in a senior clinical role with patients with a range of neurological impairments
Desirable
- - Experience of supervising and line-managing other staff - Experience of working in a leadership role - Experience of managing complex situations and dealing with conflict
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written.
- - Excellent team working skills
- - Good IT skills
- - Excellent specilaist clinical skills within the field of neurological rehabilitation
- - Knowledge and understanding of specialist neurological assessment and treatment approaches relating to acquired neurological conditions including spinal injuries.
- - Commitment to developing self and others through training, supervision and mentoring.
- - Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service.
Desirable
- - Enthusiasm for neuro-technology
- - Innovative and creative thinking with vision to improve and develop services for the future.
- - Confidence in engaging with external stakeholders
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).
