Clinical Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Main area Physiotherapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent: 1.0 WTE Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 344-2961DCB
Site William Harvey Hospital Town Ashford Salary £46,148 - £52,809 pro rota per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 04/04/2025 23:59
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist to join our Out-patient Neuro Therapy Service.
The service is currently provided at the William Harvey Hospital (Ashford) and Buckland Hospital (Dover). We are aiming to develop a provision at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital also. The job plan for this post will need to be discussed with the successful applicant but it will involve working at a combination of the above sites.
For this post we require your enthusiasm, motivation and passion to help deliver a patient focused service which is based on evidence with the patient at the core of every aspect of their own pathway. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the visions and values of our speciality and the Trust. They will not only work autonomously, managing their own caseload, but work as a team member ensuring timely communication and collaborative working across many services.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist is to provide information, support and expert advice in the management of patients with neurological conditions, from the time of diagnosis and throughout the disease spectrum and be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team.
To be involved in the advanced assessment of patients within the speciality who may have complex and/or chronic presentation and give highly specialised therapy advice to other team members and to provide a key focus for clinical expertise.
To establish and develop sound communication networks, along with other specialists across the Health Economy, in order to provide a high quality, efficient service.
In conjunction with the wider MDT, develop and deliver postgraduate training relevant to clinical specialty.
In conjunction with the Clinical Lead, ensure clinical governance targets are met, including the development of clinical standards and protocols, specialist evidence based practice, audit, research, clinical and non-clinical risk management.
Person specification
Experience
* 2 years band 6 in Neurology
* Experience or participation in research or audit
Qualifications
* BSc Physiotherapy
* HCPC registration
* Post graduate courses related to Neurology
* Member of the CSP
* Member of ACPIN
Knowledge
* Evidence of up to date evidence based knowledge for treating Neurological patients
* Evidence of post graduate relevant evidence based specialist courses
* Evidence and knowledge of working with other stakeholders, community services and charities
Skills
* Highly analytical problem solving
* Highly skilled clinical abilities in Neurology
* Highly skilled communication
* Presentation and teaching skills
* Evidence of leading on or involvement with clinical governance projects
* Evidence of leadership skills
* Evidence of personal attributes
* Evidence of managing complex patients in neurology
Other
* Demonstration of awareness of Trust vision mission statements and values
* Current driving license and ability to be able to travel between sites and into the community
We’ll close this job advert once we’ve received sufficient applications which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.
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