Job summary
The Adult Community Rehabilitation Team (ACRT) is a forward thinking service that provides an interdisciplinary rehabilitation service to clients aged 18 onwards. The team is split into two specialist pathways for long term physical conditions and neurological conditions (progressive and non-progressive). The team consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech & language therapists, clinical psychologists and rehabilitation support workers The team is supported by a Consultant Allied Health Professional, Consultant Neuropsychologist and a Consultant Neurologist. Therapy intervention is goal directed and flexible. The service is essentially community based, and clients can be treated in our on-site facilities.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, experienced neurological physiotherapist to jointly lead the community neuro physio team. You must have considerable expertise working with clients with neurological conditions in a community setting. You will work alongside other band 7 physiotherapists to ensure smooth running of the community physiotherapy service within ACRT. You will work closely with the management team to review and develop the service as a whole.
In return for your experience, motivation and enthusiasm, we offer flexible working and we actively value and encourage CPD. You should have substantial relevant experience.
Working Hours: 22.5 hours per week
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This includes an "Outstanding" rating for our Urgent and Emergency Services.
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's, originally a workhouse but now the home for many NHS bodies and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
The hospital has three day-surgery theatres and six main operating theatres for all types of general surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, gynaecology, maxio-facial, urology, ENT, obesity, bariatrics and obstetrics. We offer a range of specialist care in obstetrics and neonatology, fetal medicine, fertility, HIV and sexual health, asthma and allergies, keyhole and bariatric surgery and neuro-rehabilitation across east London and beyond.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to independently manage clinical caseload and prioritise as required
- Excellent specilaise neurological physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills using a range of approaches
- Demonstrates ability to manage provision of physiotherapy service within the team
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- MCSP
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate training in the field of neurology
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience within the field of neurological rehabilitation
- Supervision of staff and students including use of appraisal
- Experience of managing a wide range of complex duties
- Working in the community
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Appropriate assessment tools for this client group
- Current issues in the delivery of community based neurological services
Other
Essential
- Understanding of Trust values
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
- Able to travel around the borough independently
Person Specification
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Able to independently manage clinical caseload and prioritise as required
- Excellent specilaise neurological physiotherapy assessment and treatment skills using a range of approaches
- Demonstrates ability to manage provision of physiotherapy service within the team
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- MCSP
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate training in the field of neurology
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience within the field of neurological rehabilitation
- Supervision of staff and students including use of appraisal
- Experience of managing a wide range of complex duties
- Working in the community
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Appropriate assessment tools for this client group
- Current issues in the delivery of community based neurological services
Other
Essential
- Understanding of Trust values
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
- Able to travel around the borough independently
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).
