Job summary
Hobbs Rehabilitation at Chedington - Dorset
We
are excited to be setting up this brand new service in the grounds of the
stunning Chedington Estate in Dorste. We
will have a range of fully accessible, luxury independent living accommodation
with state-of-the-art facilities, including gyms and hydro pools, with access
to adaptive sporting opportunities across the estate. We will provide bespoke intensive
rehabilitation packages to adults and children with a range of conditions,
including brain injury, spinal cord injury, poly-trauma and amputation and
other neurological conditions, utilizing the latest neuro technology alongside
clinical excellence in neurological and amputee rehab and complimentary
therapeutic activities such as massage and adaptive sports.
We are recruiting an experienced clinical service lead to manage the new service and clinical team at Chedington. We are looking for professionals who bring not only expertise in their field but also a compassionate, client-focused approach, with a passion for rehabilitation.
You will lead a dynamic and supportive team that works collaboratively to deliver thehighest standard of specialist rehabilitation for spinal cord injury, neurological,trauma and amputee clients.
To find
out more about these exciting opportunities, or to apply by submitting your CV,
visit the Hobbs Website and enquire onlineat www.hobbsrehabilitation.co.uk
Main duties of the job
- Work clinically as a highly specialist neurological therapist within your profession, undertaking assessments of potential new admissions, planning treatment, providing expert therapy and discharge planning to a range of clients
- Provide daily leadership for the clinical and administrative team on the ground at Chedington, including close professional working with a range of staff from different professions and external organisations
- Strategic leadership and management of the service, including patient flow, liaison with our stakeholders and clinical partners, monitoring of clinical quality and trouble-shooting any issues that arise, working along side Hobbs senior management team to ensure smooth and effective running of the service
- Clinical supervision and line management duties for staff from a range of clinical and non-clinical professions
- Support for and involvement in research and development projects across Hobbs in collaboration with the MiNT Academy
About us
In 2005, neuro physiotherapists Helen Hobbs and Nicky Ellis set up Hobbs Rehabilitation and since then it has expanded offering an exceptional level of personalised skill and expertise. Now operating from a number of locations, Hobbs Rehabilitation provides specialist inpatient and outpatient neurological rehabilitation for adults and children across the south of England, treating a wide variety of conditions, including stroke, acquired brain injury and spinal cord injuries. An expert team of over 100 therapists, including OT, PT, SLT and Psychology, provide an interdisciplinary patient-centred neuro rehabilitation service, ensuring the individual is placed at the centre of care. We are passionate about pursuing the latest advances in research and technology to support our clients and staff to achieve their full potential, through involvement in research projects, development of services, and support for training and CPD.
What we offer
- A supportive, friendly and experienced team who are passionate about rehabilitation
- Development of skills through 1:1 and group supervision, training, and networking opportunities, including support to access external training and CPD.
- Opportunities to join research and development projects through the MiNT Academy
- Opportunities for rotations across Hobbs specialist services, working in inpatient and outpatient settings with a variety of conditions including spinal cord injury, hydrotherapy and paediatrics
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with clients in our exciting new residential neuro rehab setting predominantly, but may have the opportunity to see outpatients as well as community patients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical duties:
Assessing patients with acquired physical and cognitive impairments, including brain injury, spinal cord injury and amputation, using a range of formal and informal assessments.
Practice safely within the legal and ethical boundaries of the profession.
Formulate patient-centred goals in conjunction with MDT.
Create and provide one-to-one intervention to patients with acquired physical and cognitive impairments, using a comprehensive knowledge of evidence-informed practice and treatment options.
Evaluate patients progress using published outcome measures.
Liaising regularly with the Hobbs MDT and wider care team.
Organise and plan the MDT therapy caseload at Chedington in conjunction with other clinical team members, and external clinical partners, to meet the patients and service needs, readjusting plans as situations change or arise.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate clinical notes using site-specific software and local procedures.
Write high-quality patient reports, including MDT discharge reports for inpatients.
Attend and contribute to patient and family meetings, both face-to-face and via video.
Team Lead duties:
- Provide daily leadership for the clinical and administrative team on the ground at Chedington, including close professional working with care staff
- Strategic leadership and management of the service, including patient admission and flow, liaison with our external stakeholders and clinical partners, networking and promotion of services, monitoring of clinical quality and trouble-shooting any issues that arise
- Working along side Hobbs senior management team to ensure smooth and effective running of the service, reporting on the performance of the service, and ideas for service optimisation and development
- Clinical supervision and line management duties for staff from a range of clinical and non-clinical professions
- Support for and involvement in research and development projects across Hobbs in collaboration with the MiNT Academy
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with clients in our exciting new residential neuro rehab setting predominantly, but may have the opportunity to see outpatients as well as community patients.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical duties:
Assessing patients with acquired physical and cognitive impairments, including brain injury, spinal cord injury and amputation, using a range of formal and informal assessments.
Practice safely within the legal and ethical boundaries of the profession.
Formulate patient-centred goals in conjunction with MDT.
Create and provide one-to-one intervention to patients with acquired physical and cognitive impairments, using a comprehensive knowledge of evidence-informed practice and treatment options.
Evaluate patients progress using published outcome measures.
Liaising regularly with the Hobbs MDT and wider care team.
Organise and plan the MDT therapy caseload at Chedington in conjunction with other clinical team members, and external clinical partners, to meet the patients and service needs, readjusting plans as situations change or arise.
Maintain up-to-date and accurate clinical notes using site-specific software and local procedures.
Write high-quality patient reports, including MDT discharge reports for inpatients.
Attend and contribute to patient and family meetings, both face-to-face and via video.
Team Lead duties:
- Provide daily leadership for the clinical and administrative team on the ground at Chedington, including close professional working with care staff
- Strategic leadership and management of the service, including patient admission and flow, liaison with our external stakeholders and clinical partners, networking and promotion of services, monitoring of clinical quality and trouble-shooting any issues that arise
- Working along side Hobbs senior management team to ensure smooth and effective running of the service, reporting on the performance of the service, and ideas for service optimisation and development
- Clinical supervision and line management duties for staff from a range of clinical and non-clinical professions
- Support for and involvement in research and development projects across Hobbs in collaboration with the MiNT Academy
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written.
- - Excellent team working skills
- - Good IT skills
- - Expert clinical skills within the field of neurological rehabilitation
- - Knowledge and understanding of specialist neurological assessment and treatment approaches relating to acquired neurological conditions including spinal injuries.
- - Commitment to developing self and others through training, supervision and mentoring.
- - Enthusiasm for neuro-technology
- - Innovative and creative thinking with vision to improve and develop services for the future.
- - Confidence in engaging with external stakeholders
- - Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service.
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised degree qualification in relevant neurological rehab clinical specialism (e.g. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Neuropsychology)
- HCPC registration
- Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. CSP, RCOT, RCSLT, BPA etc.)
Desirable
- Evidence of further specialist post-graduate study within the field of neurological rehab
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- - Experience of working with patients with a range of neurological impairments
- - Experience of supervising and line-managing other staff
- - Experience of working in a leadership role
- - Experience of managing complex situations and dealing with conflict
Desirable
- - Experience of working with a range of stakeholders e.g. NHS, case managers, solicitors
- - Experience of being involved in research and service development projects
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written.
- - Excellent team working skills
- - Good IT skills
- - Expert clinical skills within the field of neurological rehabilitation
- - Knowledge and understanding of specialist neurological assessment and treatment approaches relating to acquired neurological conditions including spinal injuries.
- - Commitment to developing self and others through training, supervision and mentoring.
- - Enthusiasm for neuro-technology
- - Innovative and creative thinking with vision to improve and develop services for the future.
- - Confidence in engaging with external stakeholders
- - Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service.
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised degree qualification in relevant neurological rehab clinical specialism (e.g. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Neuropsychology)
- HCPC registration
- Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. CSP, RCOT, RCSLT, BPA etc.)
Desirable
- Evidence of further specialist post-graduate study within the field of neurological rehab
Experience
Essential
- - Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- - Experience of working with patients with a range of neurological impairments
- - Experience of supervising and line-managing other staff
- - Experience of working in a leadership role
- - Experience of managing complex situations and dealing with conflict
Desirable
- - Experience of working with a range of stakeholders e.g. NHS, case managers, solicitors
- - Experience of being involved in research and service development projects
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).
