Job summary
We are seeking an Advanced Physiotherapist with extensive experience of delivering physiotherapy to older people and neurological patients. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering specialist therapy in the acute setting. The post holder will work within the inpatient Medicine for Older People and Neurological Outliers Service, based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
We pride ourselves on integrated team working and strive for continuous service improvement. Service development and supervision are supported by a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Neuro Rehabilitation.
We strongly encourage an evidenced based approach and support staff through supervision and appraisal. Attendance at post graduate courses is also supported.
Candidates will be expected to join and partake in emergency on call rota and weekend working rotas, therefore previous experience of working within a respiratory or intensive care field is essential.
Please contact us if you would like further information and apply online.
For further details / informal visits contact: Katherine Stagg, Clinical Specialist in Neuro Rehabilitation, 07929 356662.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for leading and developing the Physiotherapy team providing a service to the acute Medicine for the Older People ward and Acute Neuro Rehabilitation in regard to all aspects of clinical governance within this specialty.
To perform specialised assessment and treatment for patients with highly complex neurological presentations and needs, and to provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, relatives and others.
To undertake all aspects of clinical responsibilities as a skilled, autonomous and advanced practitioner.
To actively lead development of professional and service initiatives, and contribute to organisational objectives.
To supervise, teach and appraise Physiotherapy staff and students within the specialty
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Current registration with Health Professions Council
- Diploma /Degree in Physiotherapy
- Membership of professional special interest group
- Field work/clinical educators course
- Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
Desirable
- MCSP Membership
- Masters degree in related field
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 3-4 years working experience at Band 6 level in the NHS
- Minimum of 18 months experience in related field at senior level (Acute Neurology, Stroke Rehab)
- Experience in student clinical supervision
- Attendance at post graduate courses in related fields
- Experience in supervision of junior staff
- Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, and reflective practice
- Knowledge and application of evidence based practice and clinical reasoning
- Participation in audit and research activities
- Establish and maintain CPD Portfolio
- Demonstration of having initiated change of practice or process following identification of clinical or service need.
Desirable
- Masters degree in related field
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
- Ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team
- Ability to self direct towards the attainment of clear goals
- Ability to prioritise tasks and functions against well reasoned standards.
- Positive response to constructive criticism
- Ability to plan, manage and organise required tasks within available resources (including time)
- Intermediate and Advanced Neurological knowledge
- Use of and/or knowledge of POMR record keeping
- Knowledge of Current related legislation (H&S, Data P. Act, etc)
- Commitment to equal opportunities and antidiscriminatory practice
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Self motivated
- Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area of all rotations within this post
- Ability to participate in 7 day working / on call / emergency working rota
- Car driver / access to vehicle able to use for work.
- To demonstrate appropriate level of assertiveness
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Current registration with Health Professions Council
- Diploma /Degree in Physiotherapy
- Membership of professional special interest group
- Field work/clinical educators course
- Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
Desirable
- MCSP Membership
- Masters degree in related field
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 3-4 years working experience at Band 6 level in the NHS
- Minimum of 18 months experience in related field at senior level (Acute Neurology, Stroke Rehab)
- Experience in student clinical supervision
- Attendance at post graduate courses in related fields
- Experience in supervision of junior staff
- Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, and reflective practice
- Knowledge and application of evidence based practice and clinical reasoning
- Participation in audit and research activities
- Establish and maintain CPD Portfolio
- Demonstration of having initiated change of practice or process following identification of clinical or service need.
Desirable
- Masters degree in related field
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Awareness of limitations of own professional abilities
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
- Ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team
- Ability to self direct towards the attainment of clear goals
- Ability to prioritise tasks and functions against well reasoned standards.
- Positive response to constructive criticism
- Ability to plan, manage and organise required tasks within available resources (including time)
- Intermediate and Advanced Neurological knowledge
- Use of and/or knowledge of POMR record keeping
- Knowledge of Current related legislation (H&S, Data P. Act, etc)
- Commitment to equal opportunities and antidiscriminatory practice
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Self motivated
- Physical ability and endurance to work in the physical environment of the clinical area of all rotations within this post
- Ability to participate in 7 day working / on call / emergency working rota
- Car driver / access to vehicle able to use for work.
- To demonstrate appropriate level of assertiveness
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).
