Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Band 6 Neurological Physiotherapist to join our dynamic team at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
As a specialised physiotherapist you will be integral in supporting and delivering Neuro services at SaTH. You will have a varied caseload of referrals including Stroke, MS, Parkinson's disease, Spinal injuries and FND. You will have the opportunity to gain experience in the management of patients with spasticity and work in the hydrotherapy pool.
In Shropshire we put high quality patient care at the centre of everything we do. This is a great time to join our Neuro team at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.
Main duties of the job
You will be working at PRH alongside our Band 7 clinical lead Physiotherapist, B6 physiotherapist and Therapy support worker and you will also have close links to our spasticity advanced practice physiotherapist and our neuro OT.
You will be supported by our Outpatient Team Manager, Operational Manager and Centre Manager and Head of Profession.
The department has close links with the Stroke ward at PRH, OT, the early supported discharge team and the community teams in Shropshire.
The department is involved in research projects and has close links with HEI's providing clinical placements and working closely to identify opportunities for staff. We are committed to allocated CPD time, clinical outcomes and providing a responsive patient focused service.
About us
Within outpatients we have a very experienced team including Band 5 to Band 8B Therapists and Support Workers from Band 2 - 4. We have two well equipped gymnasiums and a hydrotherapy pool.
Teamworking is our strength and the atmosphere in the department is very friendly, supportive and proactive. Alongside clinical duties staff have allocated SPA time to support personal and service development. We have a proven track record of developing skills in our staff.
If you would like to discuss the post further please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
- As required for entry into university for professional training
Work experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience
- Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice
- Evidence of teaching/ student experience
- Experience in audit and research
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
- As required for entry into university for professional training
Work experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience
- Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice
- Evidence of teaching/ student experience
- Experience in audit and research
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post.
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).
