Job summary
Due to the continuing
growth and expansion of Hobbs specialist neurological services we are looking
to recruit new staff to join our existing teams across various sites and
professions.
We
are looking to expand the number of beds we already have at our specialist
inpatient service at Laverstock Care Centre in Salisbury, offering patient-led, intensive MDT rehab to a range of
clients with neurological conditions, utilizing the latest neuro technology
alongside clinically led hands-on treatments to help people recover from
illness and injury and achieve their goals.
We are looking to recruit a
full-time Clinical Service Lead for this new service. This role will
lead the MDT, providing clinical and strategic leadership, liaising with senior
management, and supporting the patient journey.
The successful applicant will work clinically within the service, so
needs to be a qualified neuro-specialist therapist. Salary will be dependent upon experience.
To find
out more about these exciting opportunities, or to apply by submitting your CV,
visit the Hobbs Website and enquire online at 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 Laverstock, including close professional working with care staff
- Strategic leadership and management of the service, including patient flow, liaison with our NHS and care home 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 inpatient 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 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 Laverstock Neuro rehab unit in conjunction with other clinical team members 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 Laverstock, including close professional working with care staff
- Strategic leadership and management of the service, including patient flow, liaison with our NHS and care home 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with clients in our inpatient 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 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 Laverstock Neuro rehab unit in conjunction with other clinical team members 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 Laverstock, including close professional working with care staff
- Strategic leadership and management of the service, including patient flow, liaison with our NHS and care home 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
Person Specification
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential:
- Degree qualification in relevant neurological rehab clinical specialism (e.g. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Neuropsychology)
Desirable
- Desirable:
- Evidence of further specialist post-graduate study within the field of neurological rehab
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written. - Excellentteam 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.
Person Specification
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential:
- Degree qualification in relevant neurological rehab clinical specialism (e.g. Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Neuropsychology)
Desirable
- Desirable:
- Evidence of further specialist post-graduate study within the field of neurological rehab
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written. - Excellentteam 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.
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).
