Job summary
We need a suitably experienced Senior Physiotherapist with an interest in Neurology and Long Term Conditions to join our well established, specialist out-patient services at the Walton Centre.
Knowledge of the management of patients with long term neurological conditions, neuro-muscular disorders and functional neurological disorders is essential. Experience of liaison across various health care teams and experience of working autonomously are also a pre-requisite for the role.
You will have excellent organisational skills, be an effective team player and have a flexible approach to service delivery. You will have an interest in audit and research with a commitment to CPD. Your clinical and professional development will be supported by a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Therapist and the Professional Lead for Physiotherapy through regular appraisals and training.
Main duties of the job
- Establish and manage a clinical caseload including long term conditions, neuromuscular disorders and functional neurological diagnoses.
- To work collaboratively with other clinicians, including medical and nursing staff to influence service development and ensure quality of care is delivered
- To provide clinical education and training to other health care professionals
- Influence research and professional development for self and others.
- Where appropriate participate in clinical rotations across all areas of the Walton Centre Therapy service as directed by Therapy Managers.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health & Care Professions Council registration
- Ability to demonstrate a practical and theoretical working knowledge of identified specialist area of practice
Desirable
- Mentorship experience or Professional practice educators qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a practical and theoretical working knowledge of postgraduate Physiotherapy Practice across a range of clinical settings
- Previous experience of assessment and treatment of Neurological disorders and long term conditions
- Able to plan and carry out a complex and demanding workload
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- To have highly developed interpersonal skills
- Awareness of the role of physiotherapy in the Neurology outpatient setting
- Ability to demonstrate clinical reasoning and an holistic approach to patient care
- Effective and responsive communicator on all levels
- To demonstrate diplomacy, tact and empathy within clinical/team settings
- A positive attitude to change and flexible working practices to meet changing service demands
Desirable
- Post graduate experience of working in an outpatient setting
- Experience of supervising and delegating to junior staff and appraisal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health & Care Professions Council registration
- Ability to demonstrate a practical and theoretical working knowledge of identified specialist area of practice
Desirable
- Mentorship experience or Professional practice educators qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a practical and theoretical working knowledge of postgraduate Physiotherapy Practice across a range of clinical settings
- Previous experience of assessment and treatment of Neurological disorders and long term conditions
- Able to plan and carry out a complex and demanding workload
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- To have highly developed interpersonal skills
- Awareness of the role of physiotherapy in the Neurology outpatient setting
- Ability to demonstrate clinical reasoning and an holistic approach to patient care
- Effective and responsive communicator on all levels
- To demonstrate diplomacy, tact and empathy within clinical/team settings
- A positive attitude to change and flexible working practices to meet changing service demands
Desirable
- Post graduate experience of working in an outpatient setting
- Experience of supervising and delegating to junior staff and appraisal
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
