Castel Froma Neuro Care

Senior Neurological Physiotherapist

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Job summary

The role of the physiotherapist will be to provide high quality rehabilitation care to our residents across both sites; Lillington House & Helen Ley House. This will involve a range of neurological assessment and intervention skills, across different phases of treatment (slow stream rehabilitation to long term maintenance).You will be required to carry out individual and group therapy sessions within these phases of treatment.

You will work as part of the therapy team which consists of qualified staff and assistants in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language, Psychology and Dietetics. All work together to provide the optimal level of person centred support and therapy for adults with complex neurological conditions. Essential to the role is the ability to integrate with the nursing team, who provide 24 hour cover.

Main duties of the job

  • To prioritise, assess and manage own patient caseload demonstrating specialised skills, experience and ability to work without direct supervision;
  • To complete respiratory and tracheostomy competencies;
  • To work flexibly within the team to support and supervise less experienced staff in the day to day management of their caseload;
  • To be able to provide verbal and written reports that meet professional, legal and organisational requirements;
  • To maintain and develop level of expertise within the speciality;
  • Once service re-established, to lead hydrotherapy sessions following appropriate training.

About us

Castel Froma Neuro Care runs two care centre sites, Lillington House and Helen Ley House for those with neurological conditions and brain injury.

We provide 24 hour nursing care as well as therapies. Staff at CFNC work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) which involves bring together professionals of different backgrounds to work as a team in devising and implementing care packages to meet the individual needs and requirements of each resident.

We aim to:

  • Provide the highest standard of nursing and car for individuals with neurological conditions who have complex needs;
  • Bring together experts from every therapeutic field to help our residents live as full a life as possible;
  • Integrate family, friends and the local community into the lies of our residents and provide a supportive environment for their carers;
  • Excel in palliative and end of life care to help our residents live their last days as they would wish, free from pain and with as much dignity as possible.
We offer training, both in-house and external; mentor support; and following a successful probation period, the opportunity to join Healthshield private health plan.

Details

Date posted

01 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0482-24-0002

Job locations

Lillington House

93 Lillington Road

Leamington Spa

Warwickshire

CV32 6LL


Helen Ley House

Bericote Road

Leamington Spa

Warwickshire

CV32 6QP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To promote effective and evidence based treatments, identifying and utilising evidence based outcome measures appropriate for the residents at Castel Froma Neuro Care;

To ensure that all records are maintained and stored confidentially and in line with GDPR requirements;

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team;

To Follow Castel Froma Neuro Cares policies and procedures;

Prioritising workload through demonstration of high level of understanding of clinical needs and risks to individuals to ensure residents psychological, social and physical needs are met;

Communicating effectively and sensitively with residents, family, and carers members of the clinical team and therapy services;

Supporting residents with discharge home and have effective communication with external agencies to ensure the process is fluid;

Maintaining your own continuous development professional practice, participate in performance and development reviews;

To contribute to and participate in identified audit and service development projects.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To promote effective and evidence based treatments, identifying and utilising evidence based outcome measures appropriate for the residents at Castel Froma Neuro Care;

To ensure that all records are maintained and stored confidentially and in line with GDPR requirements;

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team;

To Follow Castel Froma Neuro Cares policies and procedures;

Prioritising workload through demonstration of high level of understanding of clinical needs and risks to individuals to ensure residents psychological, social and physical needs are met;

Communicating effectively and sensitively with residents, family, and carers members of the clinical team and therapy services;

Supporting residents with discharge home and have effective communication with external agencies to ensure the process is fluid;

Maintaining your own continuous development professional practice, participate in performance and development reviews;

To contribute to and participate in identified audit and service development projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1. Hold a diploma/ degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent;
  • 2. Be a member of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and be registered with The Health Professions Council.

Desirable

  • Driving licence and access to own transport

Experience

Essential

  • 1. At least 3 years clinical experience working as a Physiotherapist;
  • 2. Strong skill in assessment of individuals with neurological conditions.

Desirable

  • Effective knowledge and experience in physiotherapy treatment planning and execution, in neurological conditions, within a multi-disciplinary team.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • 1. Completed respiratory and tracheostomy competencies.
  • 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • 3. An ability to implement evidence based practice principles.
  • 4. Awareness of the policies, procedures and legislation relating to equality and diversity.
  • 5. Be able to build effective working relationships with team members and outside colleagues, residents and relatives.
  • 6. Well organised, with effective time management skills.

Desirable

  • 1. Have flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
  • 2. Have a positive attitude and enthusiasm towards residents and the wider work of the centre.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 1. Hold a diploma/ degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent;
  • 2. Be a member of The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and be registered with The Health Professions Council.

Desirable

  • Driving licence and access to own transport

Experience

Essential

  • 1. At least 3 years clinical experience working as a Physiotherapist;
  • 2. Strong skill in assessment of individuals with neurological conditions.

Desirable

  • Effective knowledge and experience in physiotherapy treatment planning and execution, in neurological conditions, within a multi-disciplinary team.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • 1. Completed respiratory and tracheostomy competencies.
  • 2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • 3. An ability to implement evidence based practice principles.
  • 4. Awareness of the policies, procedures and legislation relating to equality and diversity.
  • 5. Be able to build effective working relationships with team members and outside colleagues, residents and relatives.
  • 6. Well organised, with effective time management skills.

Desirable

  • 1. Have flexibility to meet the needs of the service.
  • 2. Have a positive attitude and enthusiasm towards residents and the wider work of the centre.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Castel Froma Neuro Care

Address

Lillington House

93 Lillington Road

Leamington Spa

Warwickshire

CV32 6LL


Employer's website

https://www.castelfroma.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Castel Froma Neuro Care

Address

Lillington House

93 Lillington Road

Leamington Spa

Warwickshire

CV32 6LL


Employer's website

https://www.castelfroma.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior HR Administrator

Kim O'Connor-North

kim.o'connor@castelfroma.org.uk

Details

Date posted

01 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0482-24-0002

Job locations

Lillington House

93 Lillington Road

Leamington Spa

Warwickshire

CV32 6LL


Helen Ley House

Bericote Road

Leamington Spa

Warwickshire

CV32 6QP


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