We are seeking a well-motivated and forward-thinking senior Physiotherapist to join our Neurology Physiotherapy Team.
The role consists of a mixture of inpatient and outpatient caseload including HASU, acute stroke rehab, neuro outliers, and neuro outpatients. Within the post, there is also the opportunity to:
* Be responsible for the supervision & appraisal of rotational staff and students
* Contribute to the in-service training programme
* Contribute to service development and audit
* Contribute to research
To apply, you must have:
* Relevant clinical experience at Band 5 level
* Good clinical knowledge
* Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
* Experience of line management
We can offer you the opportunity to work in a:
* Hyperacute and Acute Stroke unit
* Dynamic and supportive MDT
* Ability to treat some traumatic brain injuries and other neurological conditions
* Support, supervision, and teaching from an experienced Team Leader
Weekend and on-call competency is essential.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
* To provide a high standard physiotherapy service in assessing and treating neurological patients
* To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists, assistants, and students
* To contribute to teaching MDT staff
* To contribute to research and service development
* To participate in CPD and other departmental activities
* Participate in weekend working on the Stroke unit
* Participate in the physiotherapy on-call service.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first-class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work-life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours. We do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification attached for this role for more detailed information.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Broad inpatient and outpatient experience at band 5
* Time management/organisational skills/prioritisation
* Supervision/teaching of staff
* Evidence of CPD
* MDT working
Desirable
* Evidence of service development
* Managerial experience/training
Qualifications
Essential
* Physiotherapy degree/diploma
* HCPC registration
* Recent study in clinical area
Desirable
* Clinical educators training
Skills
Essential
* Clinical skills in neurology
* Up to date evidence
* Clear concise report
* Discharge planning
* CPD
Desirable
* Sensitive communication skills
Special requirements
Essential
* On-call competent
Desirable
* Clinical interest group
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Rd.
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
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