Main area: Physiotherapy
Grade: Band 6
Contract: 8 months (Secondment cover)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (commitment to weekend working and respiratory on-call)
Job ref: 236-SCO-P406-24
Employer: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Salford Royal Hospital
Town: Salford
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/10/2024 23:59
Specialist Physiotherapist - Rotational
Band 6
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and innovative individual who is eager to expand their knowledge within neuro rehab, has a passion for assessing and treating complex neurological patients. You would see a variety of patients and lead by example with your passion for improving clinical outcomes and care provision. You will be supported by the band 7's within the team. This is a really exciting time for our service as we continue to develop and implement change, innovation and service delivery.
Due to an internal secondment, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and skilled Physiotherapist to join our Neuro Rehab team for a 6-8 month period depending on start date.
Main duties of the job
1. To undertake advanced assessment and treatment of neurological patients, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, including those with Tracheostomy.
2. To have specialist skills in the holistic assessment of the needs of these patients.
3. To lead assessment, liaison and decision-making processes on behalf of the MDT for patients.
4. To develop treatment plans and recommend where rehabilitative input is indicated.
5. To undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professional standard, using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience.
6. To support the Team Lead(s) in the planning, co-ordination and evaluation of the Physiotherapy Service provided within the service on a day-to-day basis, and to cover for any other area with this specific caseload as necessary.
7. To support the Team Lead(s) to monitor and improve standards of care by efficient use of resources, utilising clinical audit and research within this clinical area.
8. To proactively support patient flow through the hospital and across the Greater Manchester neurorehabilitation services.
9. To work as an autonomous practitioner being professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work, managing own caseload and maintaining patient and own records.
10. To support band 5 physiotherapists, Therapy assistants and Students within Neuro Rehab using appraisal, supervision and PARE.
11. To manage complex respiratory needs and Tracheostomy weaning.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
Person specification
Qualifications / registration
* Degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registered in Physiotherapy
* Post graduate training relative to neuro-rehabilitation
* Member of the CSP
Experience
* Significant experience of working at Band 5 or Band 6 level or above within acute or community relevant to Neuro-rehabilitation
* Experience of working in a complex MDT within a neurological or neuro-rehabilitation field
* Evidence of effective communication skills with patients with altered cognition and barriers to communication
* Evidence of respiratory skills and ability to work with patients with tracheostomies
* Evidence of autonomous decision making in a neurological setting
* Evidence of assessing and treating a wide variety of patients in a complex Neurosurgical clinical setting
* Strong theoretical knowledge of neurological / neuro-rehabilitation goal setting
* Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards relative to neuro-rehabilitation.
* Evidence of supporting and supervising others such as Band 5's, therapy assistants and students
* Demonstrate sound understanding of EDI and leading by example
Skills
* Evidence of advanced assessment and treatment of neurological/neurosurgical related conditions within a clinical setting
* Strong evidence of supervision / competent clinical educator in a clinical setting
* Evidence of quality improvement work or Service development within a clinical setting
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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