Job summary
Are you an
experienced Neuro Physiotherapist looking for a new challenge? Or are you looking to develop your career further in the the field of neurological rehabilitation within the Community sector?
The North West
Surrey Community Rehabilitation team is looking for pro-active, highly motivated, Neuro Physiotherapists to join them in providing personalised, holistic, goal-based interventions to the patients of NW Surrey.
Main duties of the job
You will be working alongside a team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and therapy assistants, providing Neurological symptom management and rehabilitation programmes to patients in their own homes, in an outpatient clinic and other community settings across NW Surrey.
You will be liaising regularly and working collaboratively with other members of the neuro pathway e.g. Specialist Practitioners, Specialist Nurses, Consultants, local authorities and the voluntary sector.
This post offers good opportunities to develop experience and skills as it includes a varied and complex caseload. There is regular clinical supervision and support from physiotherapy clinical team leaders, as well as participation in the in-service training programme. .
The post also offers many opportunities to contribute to supervision of students, service developments and audits.
About us
CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surreys largest and longest
established NHS community services provider, so our 1500+ employees get
NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of
5%.
Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the
care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to
the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and
leadership courses and programmes.
We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion,
Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called
The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are
heard at Board level.
CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused
individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!
We welcome candidates from
all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for
and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named
individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Community Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Band 6 - Neurology and Rehabilitation Job Description and Person Specification for details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Community Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Band 6 - Neurology and Rehabilitation Job Description and Person Specification for details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy Diploma/ degree leading to inclusion on Health and Care Professions Council
- Relevant post graduate training and evidence of continuing professional development
- Maintained CPD portfolio
Other
Essential
- Able to work flexibly across specialties and localities across NW Surrey depending on service needs
- Current driving license and use of car for work
Experience
Essential
- 2-3 years of post-registration experience working in NHS hospitals and services
- Work experience and knowledge in areas including rehabilitation, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease, Older people rehabilitation and other neurological conditions
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team at a local and wider level
- Experience of managing own clinical caseload and prioritizing.
- Experience of working with assistants and able to delegate appropriately.
- Knowledge of relevant clinical outcome measures, assessment and intervention protocols relevant to the specialty and caseload (Neurology and rehabilitation) and in keeping with guidelines and evidenced based practice.
- Experience and knowledge of clinical audit
- Understanding of risk assessments and maintaining a safe environment
- Able to identify own development needs
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of adjuncts to assessment and interventions e.g. Functional Electrical Stimulation, Orthotics, Casting and splinting
- Experience in a community role
- Supervision of Students, Junior Physiotherapists or Support Workers.
- Member of a special interest group e.g. ACPIN, CSP
Skills
Essential
- High standards of verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literate
- Assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment planning for relevant clinical specialties
- Able to work independently and as team member.
- Good interpersonal skills and able to work as a lone worker
- Punctual and reliable
- Motivated and willing to undertake professional self development
Desirable
- Delivering training
- Participation in audits and / or service developments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Physiotherapy Diploma/ degree leading to inclusion on Health and Care Professions Council
- Relevant post graduate training and evidence of continuing professional development
- Maintained CPD portfolio
Other
Essential
- Able to work flexibly across specialties and localities across NW Surrey depending on service needs
- Current driving license and use of car for work
Experience
Essential
- 2-3 years of post-registration experience working in NHS hospitals and services
- Work experience and knowledge in areas including rehabilitation, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson Disease, Older people rehabilitation and other neurological conditions
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team at a local and wider level
- Experience of managing own clinical caseload and prioritizing.
- Experience of working with assistants and able to delegate appropriately.
- Knowledge of relevant clinical outcome measures, assessment and intervention protocols relevant to the specialty and caseload (Neurology and rehabilitation) and in keeping with guidelines and evidenced based practice.
- Experience and knowledge of clinical audit
- Understanding of risk assessments and maintaining a safe environment
- Able to identify own development needs
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of adjuncts to assessment and interventions e.g. Functional Electrical Stimulation, Orthotics, Casting and splinting
- Experience in a community role
- Supervision of Students, Junior Physiotherapists or Support Workers.
- Member of a special interest group e.g. ACPIN, CSP
Skills
Essential
- High standards of verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literate
- Assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment planning for relevant clinical specialties
- Able to work independently and as team member.
- Good interpersonal skills and able to work as a lone worker
- Punctual and reliable
- Motivated and willing to undertake professional self development
Desirable
- Delivering training
- Participation in audits and / or service developments
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
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
