Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Neurology Therapist

The closing date is 26 May 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced therapist to join our team at Broomfield Hospital. The successful candidate will work across the wards and outpatients to develop a service for patients with neurological deficits. If successful you will be integral to the setting up of an improved service for this cohort. This will be a great opportunity for those looking to develop their leadership skills as well as teaching and education skills in a clinical environment.

You will join a supportive and friendly team, with opportunities for professional development, close managerial support, and an opportunity to be involved in service change and improvement.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in management and care of patients and running of the service. This will include the daily management and assessment of all appropriate patients, the day to day organisation and delegation of duties and participation in a rostered 7 day rota.

To provide professional, specialist assessment and treatment to patients, and give advice to patients, carers and families. To take the lead role in the assessment, diagnosis, and formulation of Therapy treatment plans for patients with neurological conditions and those requiring rehabilitation within the inpatient and outpatient setting. This post provides an opportunity to develop your clinical and professional leadership skills in a busy, but supportive environment.

The post holder may take on additional patients outside of the neuro therapy service, support the stroke therapy team and wider therapy team, as capacity allows and other posts within the trust evolve.

About us

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-9597

Job locations

Broomfield

Broomfield, Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • HCPC Registered

Desirable

  • Working towards a post-graduate qualification relevant to the post
  • Member of professional body

Experience

Essential

  • Previous neuro experience
  • Has worked at band 6 or 7 level in an NHS hospital

Desirable

  • Experience of working leading a team
  • Audit, research or service development experience
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • HCPC Registered

Desirable

  • Working towards a post-graduate qualification relevant to the post
  • Member of professional body

Experience

Essential

  • Previous neuro experience
  • Has worked at band 6 or 7 level in an NHS hospital

Desirable

  • Experience of working leading a team
  • Audit, research or service development experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Broomfield, Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Broomfield, Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Lead

Chelsey Shaw

Chelsey.claridge@nhs.net

01245514195

Details

Date posted

12 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BR-9597

Job locations

Broomfield

Broomfield, Chelmsford

CM1 7ET


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