Specialist Physiotherapist, Neurosciences
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
UHCW NHS Trust is seeking a Physiotherapist to specialise in Neurosciences. The Neurosciences team supports both our Neurology and Neurosurgical wards. This includes a 12 bed Neuro Enhanced Care Unit (NECU), which includes patients who may be acutely unwell or have complex respiratory needs including tracheotomies.
UHCW provides a national and international service for more specialised neurosurgical conditions including skull base and vascular surgery, hydrocephalus, and neuro-oncology (resection of brain tumours using multi-modality imaging and awake craniotomy).
The Neurosciences unit is the sub-regional centre for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with a wide range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions such as Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, head injuries, spinal disease, vascular disorders, and tumours of the nervous system.
As a Major Trauma Centre, the Neurosciences team is integral to the assessment and management of patients with complex brain and spinal injuries. If you have an interest in these clinical areas, then the post will offer a range of clinical opportunities to develop, as well as support to engage in project service improvement work. You will be able to develop and utilise your leadership skills through the supervision and training of staff and students.
If you are interested, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a chat or site visit.
Main duties of the job
The role includes being on the respiratory on-call rota which supports nights and weekends. Orientation training will be provided prior to participation.
* The post holder will manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnoses and/or complex needs, using evidence-based practice and client-centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a defined clinical setting.
* The post holder will participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of clinical practice and service development within the area.
* The post holder will ensure the development of staff and students through supervision, training, and appraisal.
* To provide Respiratory Physiotherapy, including on the on-call rota and at weekends.
* To support the learning and development of students and staff.
* To participate in 7-day working patterns as required.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high-quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation. By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society.
Job responsibilities
* Be professional, legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of own work and activities, to manage clinical risk within own clinical caseload.
* Carry a clinical caseload of highly complex patients, provide advanced therapeutic assessment & evaluation and provide detailed written treatment plans with patient-centred goals working within ward/department areas.
* Work as an autonomous practitioner and member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programs, taking on the role of care Coordinator and/or vocational lead where relevant.
* Carry out treatment, using a broad variety of modalities and clinical reasoning to allow selection of the most appropriate technique evaluating, modifying and recording all interventions and outcomes & adapting them to meet the needs of the patient.
* Use highly developed manual treatment skills requiring coordination, sensation & dexterity.
* Produce and deliver an annual report specific to own clinical area & participate in the delivery of the Physiotherapy business plan.
* Work in accordance with CSP & HCPC rules of professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards.
* Establish and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector locally and regionally.
* Promote awareness of the role of Physiotherapy.
* Network nationally across other Physiotherapy providers and educators for the development of best practice & improve service delivery for patients.
* Be responsible for own personal development in order to establish and maintain competence and fitness to practice as a Specialist Physiotherapist in own specialist area.
* Be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of physiotherapy students on practice placement within the Trust. Be responsible for the supervision/training and appraisal of physiotherapists within your area.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
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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.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Neurosciences
£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
218-AHP-B6-6910506
Job locations
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
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