Specialist Physiotherapist - Peterborough
Band 6
Job overview
The Outpatient Neuro Physiotherapy Team currently covers two sites with clinics at Peterborough City Hospital and Stamford Hospital. The team runs individual clinics as well as groups at both sites and regularly liaises with the Neurologists and MS Nurse Specialist and have input to a monthly Neuropsychiatry MDT meeting.
The Outpatient Neuro Physiotherapy Team is responsible for providing a quality service across both sites to a busy neurology out-patient department consisting of referrals from local GP practices, Neurologists, MS and Parkinson’s Disease Nurse Specialist, Rehabilitation Consultants, and out of area hospitals including Addenbrookes and Sheffield Spinal Unit. We also provide vestibular rehabilitation, facial palsy rehabilitation and assessment for Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for foot drop.
The team is led by an Outpatient Therapy Team Manager, supported by a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Neurology, a Specialist Band 6 physiotherapist and experienced Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner. Working closely with the Musculoskeletal, Pain management and Hand Therapy teams as well as the Orthotic team.
Please Note: To effectively assess relevant skills, interviews for this role will be conducted in person. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please get in touch so we can discuss and determine if a reasonable adjustment, such as a virtual interview, can be made.
Main duties of the job
1. To demonstrate neurological physiotherapy skills to manage patients referred to the service working in accordance with individual performance metrics
2. To ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery of patient focussed care in line with identified evidence based practice, local and national standards
3. To work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency Teams
4. To participate in delegated projects for service development with the team
5. To act autonomously in the assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have a complex presentation
6. To demonstrate a flexible approach to working in support of the whole in patient/outpatient team
7. To undertake weekend working as required within the neurological service
8. To be available to provide Clinical Supervision
9. This role entails 90% Clinical Contact and 10% Operational Management as appropriate within team requirements
10. To guide Band 5 and support staff in the management and delivery of therapeutic care plans
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.
Person specification
Qualification
* Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
* HCPC Registered
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* CSP member according to profession
Experience
* Wide variety of band 5 rotations
* Acute Hospital Experience
* Experience of working within a neurology setting
* Experience of managing staff
Knowledge
* Sound level of theoretical knowledge within the field of neurology
* Basic knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team
* Experience in the use of basic IT systems for data recording
Skills
* Able to work as a team member and independently
* Good Clinical Reasoning skills
* Ability to present information in logical concise manner
* Ability to manage own time and pressure including clinical caseload
* Ability to prioritise clinical and administrative tasks
* Ability to demonstrate personal and clinical effectiveness to achieve optimum patient care
* Strong belief in CPD and Reflective Practice
Applications from job seekers who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications subject to the role being on the list of eligible occupations and the salary meets the going rate for the role. Candidates should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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.
Name: Nicola Warren
Job title: Highly Specialist Physiotherapist Neurology
Email address: [emailprotected]
Telephone number: 01733 676963
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