Job summary
Following a successful pilot, permanent funding has been secured for 2x physiotherapy posts within the specialist regional MDT Spasticity, Intrathecal Baclofen and Dystonia Services at North Bristol NHS Trust.
This is a new and exciting opportunity for specialist physiotherapists, with proven skills and experience in the management of neurodisability and spasticity, to join this progressive and innovative team.
We are looking for individuals with the leadership skills and attributes to collaborate and work across professional and organisational boundaries. The successful post holders will be key in embedding physiotherapy within the service and taking opportunities to ensure the full potential and scope of physiotherapy is realised.
Clinics run Wednesday afternoons and Thursdays with some flexibility in when clinic admin and service development time is delivered. The primary base is Southmead hospital, but there may be need or opportunity to work in alternative locations across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire health and social care system.
Main duties of the job
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Work as an autonomous, highly skilled clinician, to provide a specialised service of physiotherapy including assessment, treatment, advice and education for patients, carers/families and staff within the spasticity, dystonia and intra-thecal baclofen outpatient clinics.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist
- Post Grad Training & Education in Neurodisability including spasticity, dystonia and intrathecal baclofen
Desirable
- Completed or working towards US guided injection therapy competencies or MSc injection therapy module
- Completed or working towards non-medical prescribing qualification
Work Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at a senior level in the management of neuro-disability including spasticity and head and neck dystonia.
- Experience in supporting clinical governance initiatives
- Experience in delivering service change and improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of working with intrathecal baclofen pumps
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information in written, verbal and presentational form to patients, staff and senior managers within the Trust and across other organisations
- Able to identify and recognise when to seek advice and support concerning clinical, managerial, professional and organisational issues.
- Knowledge of common neurological conditions and pathologies seen within a spasticity, dystonia and intrathecal baclofen services including the medical management of such conditions.
- Able to identify and recognise when to seek advice and support concerning clinical, managerial, professional and organisational issues.
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its application
- Extensive knowledge of a variety of Physiotherapy concepts, approaches and current best practice in this specialist area of practice.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist
- Post Grad Training & Education in Neurodisability including spasticity, dystonia and intrathecal baclofen
Desirable
- Completed or working towards US guided injection therapy competencies or MSc injection therapy module
- Completed or working towards non-medical prescribing qualification
Work Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at a senior level in the management of neuro-disability including spasticity and head and neck dystonia.
- Experience in supporting clinical governance initiatives
- Experience in delivering service change and improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of working with intrathecal baclofen pumps
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information in written, verbal and presentational form to patients, staff and senior managers within the Trust and across other organisations
- Able to identify and recognise when to seek advice and support concerning clinical, managerial, professional and organisational issues.
- Knowledge of common neurological conditions and pathologies seen within a spasticity, dystonia and intrathecal baclofen services including the medical management of such conditions.
- Able to identify and recognise when to seek advice and support concerning clinical, managerial, professional and organisational issues.
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its application
- Extensive knowledge of a variety of Physiotherapy concepts, approaches and current best practice in this specialist area of practice.
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).
