Job summary
Are you interested in specialising in Neuro-Rehab? Do you want to consolidate your skills and develop your therapuetic Neuro Handling skills to a high standard? Do you want to be supported by highly skilled, highly experienced therapists in a trust that offers more than the standard Neuro rotations? Then this may well be the job for you!
We've got the standard rotations like Stroke, Critical Care Rehab and Acute Rehab but what makes our rotations so exciting is all the specialist regional areas we have, including Neurosurgery, Neurology and the Neuro Rehabilitation Unit. There's definitely real opportunity to develop into a highly skilled rehab therapist.
Our rotations are 9 months long which gives you plenty of time to get stuck in. We pride ourselves on being rehab legends and providing the best possible care for our patients whilst increasing their independence.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements and would welcome applicants looking for part-time hours as well as those considering longer days/compressed hours.
We can't possibly cram it all into one advert and we would love you to see the Core Therapy teams behind the words on the page so please follow some of us on Twitter @NRU_LTHTR, @ICU_Therapy_RPH, @RPHacutemedica1
We were proud to take part in a video series '24 hours' and feature Core Therapies. Take a look to get to know us a whole lot better: https://vimeo.com/showcase/6691052
Main duties of the job
So what does a normal day look like? It'll start with a morning board round with the MDT to identify patients appropriate for therapy. Once you've prioritised your day you'll be able to crack on with the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of a variety of patients with complex needs. We think setting SMART goals is really important for the patients we are rehabilitating so that's something you'll be involved in too.
We are an integrated team so it's likely that you'll be spending time with the Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants in your area of work. Our Therapy Assistants are the perfect people to continue any exercise programmes you have put into place.
Service and personal development is pretty important to us too. We have a comprehensive in-house Neuro teaching programme which you can attend as well as opportunities and support to consolidate knowledge and skills to allow competent respiratory and on-call working through a blended learning individualised training programme, to maintain and build confidence in supporting the on-call physiotherapy service.
About us
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our organisation, clinical management structure and culture provide a supportive and innovative work environment where you can continue to develop your skills and knowledge and play a key role in the delivery of high quality, compassionate care. Come and join us we know you wont regret taking the leap.
We know we are biased, but we really want to convey this is a fabulousopportunity, in which you will be fully supported by the existing therapy teams and the Professional Leads.
You will have excellent communication skills to enhance your working relationships and interactions with patients as well as a strong rehabilitation focus. You should have clinical experience of working with complex patients and have the skills to provide acute assessments, deliver effective treatment plans and to complete complex discharge planning. The ability to complete effective and regular liaison and joint working with the MDT including occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, dietetics, medics, psychology, community and voluntary services would be really beneficial too.
Duties will include, but not be limited to:
- To directly support the delivery of therapy to patients
- To provide leadership and management support
- To support personal and people development
- To communicate and collaborate with all Core Therapies Service stakeholders
- To support service development and planning
- To help to ensure the health, safety and security of users of the Core Therapies, self and colleagues
When youre not treating patients youll have the opportunity to provide supervision and appraisal to our Band 5 colleagues, Therapy Assistants and Students. There is also a Band 6 Physiotherapy forum that meets each month that provides a safe space for discussion with your peers as well as presentations and training from a range of speakers. We work in a fast paced environment and can promise that youll never be bored or short of things to do!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our organisation, clinical management structure and culture provide a supportive and innovative work environment where you can continue to develop your skills and knowledge and play a key role in the delivery of high quality, compassionate care. Come and join us we know you wont regret taking the leap.
We know we are biased, but we really want to convey this is a fabulousopportunity, in which you will be fully supported by the existing therapy teams and the Professional Leads.
You will have excellent communication skills to enhance your working relationships and interactions with patients as well as a strong rehabilitation focus. You should have clinical experience of working with complex patients and have the skills to provide acute assessments, deliver effective treatment plans and to complete complex discharge planning. The ability to complete effective and regular liaison and joint working with the MDT including occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, dietetics, medics, psychology, community and voluntary services would be really beneficial too.
Duties will include, but not be limited to:
- To directly support the delivery of therapy to patients
- To provide leadership and management support
- To support personal and people development
- To communicate and collaborate with all Core Therapies Service stakeholders
- To support service development and planning
- To help to ensure the health, safety and security of users of the Core Therapies, self and colleagues
When youre not treating patients youll have the opportunity to provide supervision and appraisal to our Band 5 colleagues, Therapy Assistants and Students. There is also a Band 6 Physiotherapy forum that meets each month that provides a safe space for discussion with your peers as well as presentations and training from a range of speakers. We work in a fast paced environment and can promise that youll never be bored or short of things to do!
Person Specification
Qualifications, experience
Essential
- HCPC registered.
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Member of the CSP
- Clinical Educator
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience in the NHS as a specialist Physiotherapist
- Proven varied experience of relevant rotational posts
- Range of transferable clinical skills from rotational posts
- Experience of MDT working
- evidence of evidence based practice
Desirable
- understanding of regional and national NHS agendas
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of clinical reasoning
- Ability to develop others
- evidence of rehabilitation, therapeutic handling skills
- Evidence of record keeping and data collection
Desirable
- participation in audit
- advanced communciation skills
- leadership/mentorship experience
Person Specification
Qualifications, experience
Essential
- HCPC registered.
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Member of the CSP
- Clinical Educator
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Experience in the NHS as a specialist Physiotherapist
- Proven varied experience of relevant rotational posts
- Range of transferable clinical skills from rotational posts
- Experience of MDT working
- evidence of evidence based practice
Desirable
- understanding of regional and national NHS agendas
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of clinical reasoning
- Ability to develop others
- evidence of rehabilitation, therapeutic handling skills
- Evidence of record keeping and data collection
Desirable
- participation in audit
- advanced communciation skills
- leadership/mentorship 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.
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).
