Specialist Physiotherapist (Odstock Medical Ltd).

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation) OML team at the National Clinical FES Centre in Salisbury. We seek to recruit a Neuro-physiotherapist who wishes to develop a speciality in neurological rehabilitation and the application of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES).

The post offers good opportunities for continuing professional development and will provide opportunities to assist with the research, development and assessment of new FES techniques and introducing them into clinical service. The post is eligible for OML's profit sharing scheme.

The post will involve occasional travel within the UK.

This is not an NHS job.

Main duties of the job

To provide physiotherapy input to both adult and paediatric patients attending the National Clinical FES Centre. The service provides Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for clients with neurological impairment and includes the application of FES for upper and lower limb management as well as other specialist applications. Clients are both NHS and privately funded.

To deliver training and mentorship to internal and external FES clinicians through OML FES accreditation courses, conferences and exhibitions. To showcase OML products and services and advocate FES as a valuable adjunct in the management of patients with neurological conditions to optimise wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

To assist with the development and assessments of new FES techniques and bring them to clinical service. To participate in ongoing research projects of OML. This will involve some travel within the UK.

To provide clinical input within the Neurotherapy service, including 1:1 assessment and treatment for patients with neurological conditions. To provide assistance with the PD Warrior exercise classes, which involves assessing and monitoring patients with Parkinson's Disease attending the groups, as well as the option to run the classes following the necessary training courses.

About us

OML is the leading provider of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) in the UK. OML is also actively involved in research and development and the job offers the opportunity to develop speciality in the application of FES in Neuro Physiotherapy and clinical education.

www.odstockmedical.com

Date posted

12 September 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience £34,000 - £41,000

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

269-SFT6974

Job locations

Odstock Medical Ltd. (Laing Building)

Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Physiotherapy Degree
  • 2 years plus experience
  • Demonstrated interest in Neuro

Desirable

  • FES experience
  • Paediatric experience
  • Teaching experience
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Physiotherapy Degree
  • 2 years plus experience
  • Demonstrated interest in Neuro

Desirable

  • FES experience
  • Paediatric experience
  • Teaching experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

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

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Odstock Medical Ltd. (Laing Building)

Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ


Employer's website

https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Odstock Medical Ltd. (Laing Building)

Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ


Employer's website

https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Paul Taylor

paul.taylor@odstockmedical.com

01722439542

Date posted

12 September 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience £34,000 - £41,000

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

269-SFT6974

Job locations

Odstock Medical Ltd. (Laing Building)

Salisbury District Hospital, Odstock Road

Salisbury

SP2 8BJ


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