Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to develop neurological physiotherapy skills, working across 2 teams, spinal injuries therapy service and Neuroscience Out- Patient Physiotherapyteamwithin the Neuroscience and spinal care collaborative. The post holder will be employed as a Senior Physiotherapist and will have the opportunity to advance their knowledge and experience in the respiratory and rehabilitation management of spinal injury patients and managing out patients with neurological conditions. The post holder may be required to complete domiciliary visits to facilitate discharges, training or therapy input. The post holder will have the opportunity to develop specialist skills within the management of patients throughout the rehabilitation journey post spinal cord injury and within the neurological outpatient setting. The post involves working as part of the integrated MDT team, liaising with external services and families.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based in 2 services;
- The Golden Jubilee Regional Spinal Injury Centre at The James Cook University Hospital which has a well-established, progressive and dynamic Therapy Service that continues to develop and grow with the Trust.
- The Neuroscience Out- Patient Physiotherapy team works across both The James Cook University Hospital and Redcar Primary Care Hospital which have well-established, large, progressive and dynamic Physiotherapy Services that continue to develop and grow with the Trust.
The teams are friendly and supportive and mentorship for this role will be available from the Senior Specialist Physiotherapists and Therapy Service Lead. This post offers development in clinical and leadership skills. We have a comprehensive training programme and our staff are encouraged and supported in their CPD through workshops and clinical supervision. There is also an expectation to actively participate in audit and research. As a Senior Physiotherapist you will be encouraged to develop your skills and to supervise assistants and more junior staff and be involved in the clinical education of students. This post is suitable for Physiotherapists with significant postgraduate experience and an interest in neurological physiotherapy enabling them to build on their core skills developed as a physiotherapist.
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership developmentprogramme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in a broad range of clinical areas. (Both)
- In-depth knowledge of neurological conditions. (Neuro OPD)
- Demonstrates clinical reasoning skills (Both)
- Evidence of audit and participation in service development (Both)
- Evidence of MDT working (Both)
- Good understanding of the structure, policies, priorities and format of the NHS (Both)
- Fluent in written and verbal English (Both)
- Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards (Both)
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- To hold a Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy (Both)
- To be registered as an Physiotherapist and fit to practice by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (Both)
- To be committed to continuing professional development (Both)
Desirable
- Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days) (Both)
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate relevant/ varied post graduate experience managing a variety of neurological conditions (Both)
- Evidence of supervision of students or therapy assistants (Both)
- Experience at managing patients with a spinal cord injury (Spinal Injuries Unit)
- Experience working within the NHS (Both)
- Can demonstrate relevant/varied post-graduate experience across a variety of clinical areas (Both)
Desirable
- Experience within respiratory care (SIU)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a team (Both)
- Ability to work under their own initiative (Both)
- To demonstrate analytical skills and judgment (Both)
- Ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns on a frequent basis e.g. working to deadlines, Interruptions (Both)
- Prioritisation of complex workload/ time management (Both)
- To demonstrate effective problem-solving skills (Both)
- Basic IT skills (Both)
- To be able to travel independently throughout the localities (Both)
- Ability to work across professional boundaries working with multiple teams of healthcare professionals in more than one location (Both)
- Excellent awareness of own strengths and weaknesses (Both)
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Theoretical knowledge and applied clinical practice in a broad range of clinical areas. (Both)
- In-depth knowledge of neurological conditions. (Neuro OPD)
- Demonstrates clinical reasoning skills (Both)
- Evidence of audit and participation in service development (Both)
- Evidence of MDT working (Both)
- Good understanding of the structure, policies, priorities and format of the NHS (Both)
- Fluent in written and verbal English (Both)
- Knowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards (Both)
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- To hold a Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy (Both)
- To be registered as an Physiotherapist and fit to practice by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (Both)
- To be committed to continuing professional development (Both)
Desirable
- Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days) (Both)
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate relevant/ varied post graduate experience managing a variety of neurological conditions (Both)
- Evidence of supervision of students or therapy assistants (Both)
- Experience at managing patients with a spinal cord injury (Spinal Injuries Unit)
- Experience working within the NHS (Both)
- Can demonstrate relevant/varied post-graduate experience across a variety of clinical areas (Both)
Desirable
- Experience within respiratory care (SIU)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work both as an autonomous practitioner and as part of a team (Both)
- Ability to work under their own initiative (Both)
- To demonstrate analytical skills and judgment (Both)
- Ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns on a frequent basis e.g. working to deadlines, Interruptions (Both)
- Prioritisation of complex workload/ time management (Both)
- To demonstrate effective problem-solving skills (Both)
- Basic IT skills (Both)
- To be able to travel independently throughout the localities (Both)
- Ability to work across professional boundaries working with multiple teams of healthcare professionals in more than one location (Both)
- Excellent awareness of own strengths and weaknesses (Both)
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).
