Highly Specialist Physiotherapist Spasticity Services
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Spasticity and Neurodisability Management
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 physiotherapist to work within the Spasticity Management and Neurodisability Service at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 physiotherapist to join the team.
Effective communication and a positive approach to the management of complex disability are essential.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will work closely with the Consultant Physiotherapist and the wider spasticity MDT Team.
This position offers the opportunity to further advance skills in the assessment and management of patients with spasticity and cerebral palsy.
Regular supervision and support for continued professional development is offered, and the opportunity to work with the team on current research and audit projects.
Job Responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
* Degree/or equivalent in Physiotherapy
* Registered Physiotherapist (HPC)
* Active member of a neurosciences interest group
* Student supervision or teaching skills course
* Experience of working in the NHS
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
Experience
* 5 years post-graduate work experience at appointment
* 2 years specific neurological experience
* Broad range of experience at junior level including ITU, medical, surgical, neurology, musculoskeletal and elderly care
* Evidence of having worked unsupervised on an emergency and on-call and weekend rota assessing and treating patients with deteriorating respiratory and neurological status on ITU and the wards.
* Evidence of having supervised undergraduate physiotherapy students and/or evidence of having supervised qualified physiotherapists being responsible for undertaking IPR and their professional development.
* Experience of teaching a wide range of groups (for example physiotherapy colleagues, students, physiotherapy assistants, other MDT members).
* Evidence of participation in audit.
* Evidence of active participation in and organisation of inservice training programmes.
Skills and Knowledge
* Autonomous practitioner who is able to work unsupervised at a specialist level.
* Ability to supervise staff whom will be directly accountable to the post-holder.
* Ability to work efficiently, effectively and professionally as part of a multi-disciplinary team, understanding the role and nature of team working.
* Evidence of up to date Continued Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, in-service training, any courses attended and clinical experience gained.
* Evidence of initiative.
* Demonstrate good time management skills.
* A positive approach to the treatment of acute, chronic and progressive disability.
* Evidence of effective presentation and training skills.
* Commitment to teaching at a pre and postgraduate level.
Other Requirements
* The physical capabilities to manage patients with acute and long term neurological disability both on the wards and in the therapy treatment areas.
* The ability to work un-social hours.
* The ability to travel to NHNN within a 45 minutes or to be prepared to stay in an on-call room when necessary.
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.
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
309-UCLH-5553
Job Locations
National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH
Salary
£54,320 to £60,981 a year inclusive of HCAS
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