Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Neuro Rehab Physiotherapist to join the team on the Bradley Unit, based in Woking Hospital as part of Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post is 22.5 hours a week working on the Bradley Unit - a 20 bedded, Regional, Level 2b specialist Neurorehabilitation Unit.
Delivering excellence in rehabilitation and care is our driving force.
The post will support development of both clinical and leadership skills within a friendly, supportive and motivated team. You would have the chance to contribute, facilitate and design service improvements and innovations within our neuro rehabilitation service.
We are committed to personal development through supervision and appraisal, as well as internal and external training.
The Bradley Unit is a positive and rewarding place to work and further your career. For further information on the unit or on this role please contact on details below.
Main duties of the job
Undertake advanced assessments, formulate clinical diagnoses, problem lists and patient led goals, to provide appropriate treatment for patients with neurological conditions which may be acute or sub-acute, complex and / or chronic presentations
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, putting patient care and the patient experience first.
Show passion for providing a high level of care and safeguarding to patients in our services
Have the ability to use initiative, communicate with empathy and be an effective team player
Demonstrate leadership skills and deputise for the team leads whenever necessary
Actively participate in service development and contribute to monitoring of standards of practice, and take personal responsibility in professional development and professional registration requirementsLine manage within the Bradley Unit Neuro rehab therapies team consisting of qualified and non-qualified staff
Be responsible for the Physiotherapy assessment, rehabilitation and management of a complex clinical neuro caseload from admission through to discharge, including liaison and onwards referrals.
Be involved in developing the service in line with national and local strategic plan.
There may be occasions when you will be expected to transfer your skills to support acute stroke/neurological patients/ESD patients or for weekend working as the service requires.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- On-site Nurseries
- On-site staff cafes
- On-site parking
- Support in career development
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical or Technical
1. Undertake specialist patient assessments, including those with diverse or complex presentations/multipathologies and assess patients jointly with other members of the multidisciplinary team
2. Use sound investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, manual assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess and develop treatment programmes
3. Devise individualised physiotherapy management and / or treatment plans, using a range of treatment/ management options, to include patient education and exercise and use of groupwork/ classes in other settings, also including video and telephone consultation
4. Formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive, timely discharge plans, liaising with community rehabilitation teams and intermediate care teams
5. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required
Leadership or Managerial
1. Take responsibility for and actively record your own personal development
2. Ensure professional competence is maintained by participating in all CPPD opportunities and maintaining a portfolio
3. Participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser (including for junior staff, students, or assistants/technicians, other therapists, nursing staff and care workers within the clinical area)
4. Participate in training sessions as a recipient and facilitator
5. Disseminate any training received to other staff and health care professionals
6. Take responsibility for the supervision of Band 5 Physiotherapists on rotation, Students and Assistants
7. Support the Band 7 Physiotherapy team leader with the appraisals of Band 5 Physiotherapists on rotation and Assistants
Communication and Engagement
1. Communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in patient care, both within and outside the organisation, to ensure effective multidisciplinary working
2. Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news relating to their rehabilitation potential and gaining cooperation for treatment and valid consent
3. Use influencing and motivational skills to encourage patients to manage their own conditions
4. Communicate any changes in care plan or treatment approach to other physiotherapists as necessary
5. Ensure timely and effective communication with the Clinical/Therapy Leads on all professional matters
6. Manage frequently highly stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner
Information and reporting
- Regularly participate in and lead on appropriate work-related research/evaluation projects and be aware of current research relevant to the speciality
Service Improvement
1. Maintain the high standards of the service by contributing towards individual, team and service objectives
2. Achieve and maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice, keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research, discussing and implementing changes in your clinical practice and encouraging this throughout the team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical or Technical
1. Undertake specialist patient assessments, including those with diverse or complex presentations/multipathologies and assess patients jointly with other members of the multidisciplinary team
2. Use sound investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills, manual assessment techniques and diagnostic procedures to assess and develop treatment programmes
3. Devise individualised physiotherapy management and / or treatment plans, using a range of treatment/ management options, to include patient education and exercise and use of groupwork/ classes in other settings, also including video and telephone consultation
4. Formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention, developing comprehensive, timely discharge plans, liaising with community rehabilitation teams and intermediate care teams
5. Evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required
Leadership or Managerial
1. Take responsibility for and actively record your own personal development
2. Ensure professional competence is maintained by participating in all CPPD opportunities and maintaining a portfolio
3. Participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee and appraiser (including for junior staff, students, or assistants/technicians, other therapists, nursing staff and care workers within the clinical area)
4. Participate in training sessions as a recipient and facilitator
5. Disseminate any training received to other staff and health care professionals
6. Take responsibility for the supervision of Band 5 Physiotherapists on rotation, Students and Assistants
7. Support the Band 7 Physiotherapy team leader with the appraisals of Band 5 Physiotherapists on rotation and Assistants
Communication and Engagement
1. Communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in patient care, both within and outside the organisation, to ensure effective multidisciplinary working
2. Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news relating to their rehabilitation potential and gaining cooperation for treatment and valid consent
3. Use influencing and motivational skills to encourage patients to manage their own conditions
4. Communicate any changes in care plan or treatment approach to other physiotherapists as necessary
5. Ensure timely and effective communication with the Clinical/Therapy Leads on all professional matters
6. Manage frequently highly stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner
Information and reporting
- Regularly participate in and lead on appropriate work-related research/evaluation projects and be aware of current research relevant to the speciality
Service Improvement
1. Maintain the high standards of the service by contributing towards individual, team and service objectives
2. Achieve and maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence-based practice, keeping up to date with clinical developments, analysing current research, discussing and implementing changes in your clinical practice and encouraging this throughout the team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised Physiotherapy qualification
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in provision of Physiotherapy assessment and intervention for those with a neurological diagnosis
- Experience in complex patient management within the NHS
- Evidence of teaching and involvement in service development
Desirable
- Experience in line managing junior staff
- Involvement in special interest groups
- Supervision of students
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication with colleagues and patients
- Knowledge of a broad range of treatment approaches and evidence base
- Ability to work in new and changing environments
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of Physio evidence based neuro rehabilitation treatment approaches and techniques
Skills
Essential
- Highly effective and adaptable communicational skills
- Understanding of people's communication, physical and emotional needs
- Strong organisational skills
- Able to assess and manage risks in a dynamic environment
Desirable
- Skills in neuro assessment and handling
- Skills in complex discharge planning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registered Physiotherapist
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised Physiotherapy qualification
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate training
Experience
Essential
- Experience in provision of Physiotherapy assessment and intervention for those with a neurological diagnosis
- Experience in complex patient management within the NHS
- Evidence of teaching and involvement in service development
Desirable
- Experience in line managing junior staff
- Involvement in special interest groups
- Supervision of students
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective communication with colleagues and patients
- Knowledge of a broad range of treatment approaches and evidence base
- Ability to work in new and changing environments
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of Physio evidence based neuro rehabilitation treatment approaches and techniques
Skills
Essential
- Highly effective and adaptable communicational skills
- Understanding of people's communication, physical and emotional needs
- Strong organisational skills
- Able to assess and manage risks in a dynamic environment
Desirable
- Skills in neuro assessment and handling
- Skills in complex discharge planning
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).
