Band 7 Physiotherapist

Job summary

We have an exciting vacancy available for an experienced and motivated physiotherapist with proven clinical and leadership skills to join the Physiotherapy team at the RHN. The post is primarily based in our Level 1a brain injury service, which provides intensive specialist neuro-rehabilitation and complex disability management for patients with acquired brain injury.

The post holder will work within an interdisciplinary team, providing patient centred specialist clinical assessment and treatment on our rehabilitation and disorders of consciousness pathways.

In addition to:

• Complex postural assessment and management- including splinting, serial casting, use of Botulinum Toxin and 24 hour postural management.
• Respiratory management including tracheostomy care and weaning.
• Local leadership and supervision for registered and support staff team members.
• Service development opportunities, contributing to research, strategic change and outstanding service provision.
• Opportunities to pursue areas of professional interest to support personal, service and departmental development.

Key Responsibilities (see job description for more information)

• Undertake the team leader role in partnership with the transdisciplinary team, conducting a regular evaluation of the physiotherapy service in the designated clinical area, evaluating all elements of the rehabilitation or continuing care programmes,in partnership with the TDT.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake a team leader role, alongside the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, in planning and co-ordinating the delivery of the physiotherapy service in the designated clinical area on a day-to-day basis
• To provide supervisory support for the Senior II Physiotherapist and therapy support staff working in the Neuro-Behavioural and Huntingtons Disease services and the wider clinical area within the Physiotherapy department.
• To demonstrate effective working as part of the Neuro-Behavioural Services transdisciplinary team, to uphold patient values and orientation towards their goals.
• To demonstrate an awareness of RHNs objectives and values and contribute to achieving them appropriately.
• To strive to improve efficiency and effectiveness in all areas of your work.
• To ensure professionalism and excellent communication with staff, patients andrelatives in routine and complex circumstances, including holding difficult conversations.

About us

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is one of the oldest independent hospitals and medical charities in the UK. Our vision for the future is that we will be the national centre of excellence for neuro-disability. Our mission is to provide outstanding care and empowering individuals with neuro-disability, enabling them to live their lives to their fullest potential in accordance with their wishes.

We provide person-centred care that focuses on enhancing dignity, independence and quality of life for our patients and residents. Our services span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complex Neuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.