Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and innovative Physiotherapist to join the Northamptonshire Community Brain Injury (CBI) service . The main focus of the role is to work as a core member of the multidisciplinary team, enhancing the care of service users through provision of a highly specialist physiotherapy service for people with brain injury across Northamptonshire.
Main duties of the job
Highly developed therapeutic skills and a commitment to rehabilitation will be essential to this post, with some experience of working with neurological conditions preferred. You will undertake specialist assessment and interventions dependent on the specific needs of individual service users and their agreed rehabilitation goals; you will work with people who may have very complex needs. You will also act as a source of expertise for the team in relation to physical rehabilitation, contributing to the highest standards of service delivery and ongoing service development. You will be responsible for the development of support staff and provide clinical supervision.
As a community team, the majority of appointments take place in patient's homes or local community settings. Excellent communication skills are therefore essential for this role in order to work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team, as well as the ability to work autonomously. Experience of working in community settings would be advantageous.
About us
The Community Brain Injury (CBI) service is a small, friendly team, dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by brain injury. We aim to do this through provision of a high quality multidisciplinary service, with emphasis on a patient-centred goal planning approach. We view continual development as key to providing the highest quality care and as a member of the team you will have the opportunity to contribute towards service development and lead projects.
The team is comprised ofClinical Psychologists and Occupational Therapists with support from Rehabilitation Assistants and Assistant Psychologists. As the sole Physiotherapist in the team you will have the opportunity to shape the provision of physiotherapy for people with brain injury in Northamptonshire.
The service is based at Isebrook Hospital, Wellingborough, but the role will require frequent travel throughout Northamptonshire. Access to use of a car for work is essential.
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the post include the following:
- To undertake comprehensive, highly specialist assessment of all service users, some of who may have a complex presentation, using analytical skills and evidence based practice as an autonomous and advanced practitioner.
- To use advanced clinical knowledge and reasoning to determine and implement the most appropriate physiotherapeutic treatment with the aim of achieving the best outcome for the service user, balancing the complex interaction of independence, risk, safety, service user choice and areas of conflict
- To be responsible for regular progress monitoring and to modify/alter treatment programs as appropriate.
- To use highly skilled communication skills to develop therapeutic relationships with all service users, including those with complex presentations. This may include overcoming barriers such as receptive/expressive language problems, cognitive impairments, fluctuating mood levels, sensory deficits, altered perception, lack of insight, noncompliance, pain or fear.
- To engage the service user and, where appropriate, relatives and carers, in the planning and agreement of interventions to maximise rehabilitation potential.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the post include the following:
- To undertake comprehensive, highly specialist assessment of all service users, some of who may have a complex presentation, using analytical skills and evidence based practice as an autonomous and advanced practitioner.
- To use advanced clinical knowledge and reasoning to determine and implement the most appropriate physiotherapeutic treatment with the aim of achieving the best outcome for the service user, balancing the complex interaction of independence, risk, safety, service user choice and areas of conflict
- To be responsible for regular progress monitoring and to modify/alter treatment programs as appropriate.
- To use highly skilled communication skills to develop therapeutic relationships with all service users, including those with complex presentations. This may include overcoming barriers such as receptive/expressive language problems, cognitive impairments, fluctuating mood levels, sensory deficits, altered perception, lack of insight, noncompliance, pain or fear.
- To engage the service user and, where appropriate, relatives and carers, in the planning and agreement of interventions to maximise rehabilitation potential.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant area
Experience
Essential
- minimum of five years' experience as a Physiotherapist, currently at a band six or above
- Significant post registration experience in clinical areas relevant to the position
Desirable
- Experience of working in neurorehabilitation
- Skills and knowledge relevant to supporting service users with vestibular dysfunction
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Further post-graduate training in relevant area
Experience
Essential
- minimum of five years' experience as a Physiotherapist, currently at a band six or above
- Significant post registration experience in clinical areas relevant to the position
Desirable
- Experience of working in neurorehabilitation
- Skills and knowledge relevant to supporting service users with vestibular dysfunction
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
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).
