Neuro-Physiotherapist Community Band 6 or 7
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Band 6/7 Neuro-Physiotherapist to join our highly developed inter-disciplinary team.
The ideal candidate will possess advanced clinical reasoning ability and developed skills in providing high quality direct clinical care, holistic assessment, treatment, review, and management of clients with physical, cognitive, and psychological impairments as a result of acquired brain injury. Individuals working with us will benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities. You will be supported by the Physiotherapy Lead and funded to pursue skill-based/academic CPD programmes and regular opportunities to participate in in-service training.
We can offer:
* A strong supervision structure with regular clinical and non-clinical supervision, annual objectives setting, review, and appraisal.
* An emphasis on evidenced based practice with encouragement to participate in journal reviews and Peartree hosted CPD events.
* Career development opportunities within an organisation that promotes autonomy, MDT working, and a holistic interdisciplinary approach to practice.
* Sick pay.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will use evidence-based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate specialist Physiotherapy programmes for a complex caseload of adults with acquired brain injury. This includes treating those with severe physical, cognitive, and behavioural impairments and disabilities. They will provide Physiotherapy in clients' homes, in the community, and our outpatient facility to facilitate maximum community re-integration. You will need to demonstrate clinical reasoning skills in evaluating, analysing, and comparing a range of therapy options in relation to clinical outcomes and treat and progress client care to maximise rehabilitation potential. You will liaise with other specialist services as required and facilitate and plan safe discharges in conjunction with the MDT/appropriate agencies. The successful candidate will have post-graduate experience in inpatient or community neurorehabilitation and be a car driver.
About us
Peartree House Rehabilitation is a forward-thinking organisation with a large supportive therapy team. There is a strong emphasis on MDT and CCG collaboration and the development and clinical education of staff. Individuals working with us will benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities. You will be supported by the Physiotherapy Lead and funded to pursue skill-based/academic CPD programmes and regular opportunities to participate in in-service training. We provide services in our inpatient service and community settings providing a good case mix to work with and develop a wider range of skills.
We benefit from strong links with both Winchester and Southampton Universities affording opportunities as a Clinical Educator as well as gaining teaching experience as a visiting clinician to Physiotherapy programme.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
* Work as part of a clinical team, providing a high quality, comprehensive and specialist physiotherapy service, using advanced clinical reasoning skills, for people with acquired brain injury.
* Ensure appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referrals to other agencies as required.
* Work as an autonomous practitioner being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of work, managing own caseload and maintaining accurate records.
* Work as an integral member of the Interdisciplinary team to agreed systems and processes to produce common rehabilitation goals as part of the rehabilitation programme.
* Clinically supervise junior Physiotherapy staff and assistants.
* Provide specialist advice to other health care professionals, carers, and family members.
* Demonstrate commitment to maintaining and improving clinical standards as set by national and regional bodies.
* Take an active role in service development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Diploma/ Degree in Physiotherapy.
* CSP membership.
* HCPC Registration.
* Evidence of completion of specialist courses within the field of neurological therapy.
* 3 years post-graduate clinical experience (Desirable).
Experience
* Postgraduate experience working with neurological conditions.
* Evidence of completion of specialist courses within the field of neurological rehabilitation and possesses developed specialist knowledge.
* Experience of assessment and treatment of complex and specialist cases within the field of neurological therapy.
* Possess skills for assessing, forming diagnosis and providing treatment to patient caseload.
* IT Skills use of word, excel, database, power point, email and internet use.
* CPD evidence of maintaining clinical skills and knowledge through clinical practice and formal education.
* Demonstrates understanding of complex relationship between physical, cognitive, psychological and social dimensions of illness.
* Ability to conduct appropriate Risk Assessment.
* Experience of supervising staff and student teaching.
* A clean driving licence is required to enable use of company wheelchair accessible vehicles.
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.
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