Job summary
Odstock Medical Ltd (OML) is recruiting for a Specialist Physiotherapist
to join the Clinical Team at the National FES centre in Salisbury to deliver
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) treatment for adult and paediatric
patients.
Main duties of the job
The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver FES treatment for lower and upper limb management as well as other specialist applications. In addition, there is also the opportunity to be involved with a wide variety of other areas including:
Delivering market leading training to current and new FES clinicians.
Involvement with pioneering FES research.
Representing OML at exhibitions and conferences.
In-person and remote support for FES clinicians across the UK to spread best practice.
Participation and input to OML New Product Development projects.
Involvement in running PD Warrior exercise classes.
If all, or some of these opportunities appeal, please contact us on enquiries@odstockmedical.com or apply for further details. There are opportunities to flex the scope of the role depending on the individual and part-time working will be considered.
Odstock Medical Limited is a subsidiary company of Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust established in 2005 to provide and develop specialist FES treatment.
About us
Odstock Medical Ltd. (OML) is a
subsidiary of Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and based in the Laing building on
the Hospital Site. We are the UK's
leading provider of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) devices and
clinical treatment. We were established in 2005 by
Salisbury NHS Foundation trust to build on FES expertise.
Odstock Medical's devices have
been designed by Clinical Engineers, Clinicians and patients at the National
Clinical FES Centre for over 25 years through collaborative effort.
We want to improve the lives of
people with neuromuscular disabilities worldwide by providing the highest
quality in medical device technology and service. As well as providing the FES devices,
treatment and support, we offer FES training for Clinicians so they can offer
FES treatment to their patients too.
Employees are entitled to 24
days paid annual leave (pro-rata for part time staff). Additional benefits include: Company pension
scheme, paid on-site parking permit and Life Assurance Scheme.
OML staff can also access the
onsite leisure centre (2 indoor heated swimming pools and a fully equipped gym
and squash court). There are also restaurants and coffee shops located on the Hospital
site.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work. With easy
access to London and local airports, Salisbury also has one of the 31 UNESCO
world heritage sites in the UK (Stonehenge) and in addition boasts
a number of museums and famous landmarks which are well worth a visit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are opportunities to flex the scope of the role depending on the individual and part-time working will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are opportunities to flex the scope of the role depending on the individual and part-time working will be considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (BSc or MSc) in Physiotherapy.
- Post graduate experience and education relevant to clinical area
- HCPC registration.
- Special Interest in neurology.
Desirable
- Member of Professional Body.
- Member of special interest group.
- Experience of working with FES.
- Some paediatric experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients with neurological conditions.
- Two years post graduate clinical experience.
- Ability to demonstrate working autonomously in assessment and developing treatment plans for patients with neurological conditions.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of implementing evidence based practice.
- Substantial experience in neurology.
- Experience of teaching or presenting.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of autonomous assessment and treatment of patients with a range of neurological conditions.
- Up to date professional portfolio which will demonstrate reflective practice and evidence of on-going professional development/education
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Empathetic when dealing with emotional situations and giving sensitive information.
- Able to negotiate, influence and build professional relationships and networks.
- Able to remain calm in difficult situations.
- Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately.
- Ability to manage own workload and plan the workload of others.
- Ability to make decisions and prioritize actions.
- Working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence based practice
- Evidence of comprehensive range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role.
- Able to identify own and others learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting those needs.
- Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office package and email.
- Knowledge of Personal Development Planning.
Desirable
- Analytical skills to deal with interpreting complex clinical information.
- To have an understanding of research/audits and other factors which contribute to evidence based practice.
- Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree (BSc or MSc) in Physiotherapy.
- Post graduate experience and education relevant to clinical area
- HCPC registration.
- Special Interest in neurology.
Desirable
- Member of Professional Body.
- Member of special interest group.
- Experience of working with FES.
- Some paediatric experience.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients with neurological conditions.
- Two years post graduate clinical experience.
- Ability to demonstrate working autonomously in assessment and developing treatment plans for patients with neurological conditions.
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Experience of implementing evidence based practice.
- Substantial experience in neurology.
- Experience of teaching or presenting.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of autonomous assessment and treatment of patients with a range of neurological conditions.
- Up to date professional portfolio which will demonstrate reflective practice and evidence of on-going professional development/education
- Excellent verbal and written skills.
- Empathetic when dealing with emotional situations and giving sensitive information.
- Able to negotiate, influence and build professional relationships and networks.
- Able to remain calm in difficult situations.
- Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately.
- Ability to manage own workload and plan the workload of others.
- Ability to make decisions and prioritize actions.
- Working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence based practice
- Evidence of comprehensive range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role.
- Able to identify own and others learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting those needs.
- Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office package and email.
- Knowledge of Personal Development Planning.
Desirable
- Analytical skills to deal with interpreting complex clinical information.
- To have an understanding of research/audits and other factors which contribute to evidence based practice.
- Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately.
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
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Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
