Job summary
Exciting Opportunity: Senior Physiotherapist - Community Neurology Rehabilitation
We are delighted to offer a rare opportunity for a skilled and motivatedSenior Physiotherapist to join our dynamicCommunity Neurology Rehabilitation Teamwithin Dudley Rehab Service .
Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred therapy and works closely within a supportive multidisciplinary team (MDT) to continually enhance our service. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while contributing to service development.
As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will take on key responsibilities including the supervision and development of junior staff and students, as well as leading on aspects of training and service improvement initiatives.
Informal visits are warmly encouraged,come and meet our dedicated team and learn more about the service.
Please note: the advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Community Neuro Rehabilitation Pathway in Dudley Rehabilitation Service; providing effective and efficient Physiotherapy for a caseload of patients who have long term neurological conditions, including acquired brain injuries, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis and MND .
Duties will include assessment, therapy (both group and/or individual as appropriate), planning therapy programs, self-management advice and discharge of patients, as well as appropriate delegation of work to assistants and students.Clinical work will be carried out both in patient's place of residence and clinic settings.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc degree in physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or modules or sufficient comparable experience of advance therapy practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effectively managing complex patients with a variety of Neuro conditions
- Comprehensive experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of Student and junior staff supervision
Desirable
- Experience of community working
- Involvement in research or audit
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships and work in a team
- Ability to build effective working relationships and work in a team
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Advance analytical and clinical skills to assess complex patients requiring therapy and to formulate and review evidence-based care plans
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt to change and support others within the service to adapt.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing demands
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise staff and own performance.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage large, busy and complex caseload and experience of service delivery in a variety of different settings.
- Awareness of standards of record keeping.
- Good knowledge and application of clinical governance issues
Physical Skills
Essential
- Experience of using patient information computer systems. To be fully IT literate, including accurate keyboard, word processing and data inputting skills
Desirable
- Ability to engage in the safe moving and handling practices with patients and equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc degree in physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or modules or sufficient comparable experience of advance therapy practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effectively managing complex patients with a variety of Neuro conditions
- Comprehensive experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Experience of Student and junior staff supervision
Desirable
- Experience of community working
- Involvement in research or audit
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships and work in a team
- Ability to build effective working relationships and work in a team
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Advance analytical and clinical skills to assess complex patients requiring therapy and to formulate and review evidence-based care plans
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt to change and support others within the service to adapt.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing demands
- Ability to reflect on and critically appraise staff and own performance.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage large, busy and complex caseload and experience of service delivery in a variety of different settings.
- Awareness of standards of record keeping.
- Good knowledge and application of clinical governance issues
Physical Skills
Essential
- Experience of using patient information computer systems. To be fully IT literate, including accurate keyboard, word processing and data inputting skills
Desirable
- Ability to engage in the safe moving and handling practices with patients and equipment
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).
