Job summary
This is an
exciting opportunity to join the Odstock Medical Ltd. Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) team at the National Clinical FES Centre in Salisbury. We seek to recruit a Neuro-physiotherapist
who wishes to develop a speciality in neurological rehabilitation and the
application of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES).
The
successful applicant will provide therapy clinical input to both adult and
paediatric patients. The service provides FES for clients with neurological
impairment and functional limitations, due to conditions such as stroke, MS,
PD, SCI, CP and HSP and includes the application of FES for upper and lower
limb management as well as other specialist applications. The successful applicant will also provide
assistance with the PD Warrior exercise classes and may to run the classes
following the necessary training courses. Clients are both NHS and privately
funded. The post holder will assist in the delivery of training and mentorship
to internal and external FES clinicians through OML FES accreditation courses.
The post
offers good opportunities for continuing professional development and will
provide opportunities to assist with the research, development and assessment
of new FES techniques and introducing them into clinical service. The post is eligible for OMLs profit sharing
scheme.
The post
will involve occasional travel within the UK.
Interview
Date: Tbc.
Main duties of the job
To provide Physiotherapy input to both adult and paediatric patients attending the national Clinical FES Centre
To deliver training and mentorship to internal and external FES Clinicians through OML FES accreditation courses, conferences and exhibitions. To showcase OML products and services and advocate FES as a valuable adjunct in the management of patients with neurological conditions to optimise wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
To assist with the development and assessment of new FES techniques and bring them to clinical service.
To participate in ongoing research projects of OML.
To provide clinical input within the Neurotherapy service, including 1:1 assessment and treatment for patients with neurological conditions.
To provide assistance with the PD Warrior exercise classes.
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 UKs
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 Medicals 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
JOB TITLE: Specialist Physiotherapist
LOCATION: Odstock Medical Limited (OML), Laing Building, Salisbury District
Hospital SP2 8BJ
HOURS: Full time
(37.5) (part time or job share considered)
SALARY: Dependent on experience.
ANNUAL LEAVE: 24 days per annum (plus Bank Holidays)
JOB PURPOSE
To provide physiotherapy input to both adult and paediatric patients
attending the National Clinical FES Centre.
The service provides Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for clients
with neurological impairment and includes the application of FES for upper and
lower limb management as well as other specialist applications. Clients are
both NHS and privately funded.
To deliver training and mentorship to internal and external FES
clinicians through OML FES accreditation courses, conferences and exhibitions.
To showcase OML products and services and advocate FES as a valuable adjunct in
the management of patients with neurological conditions to optimise wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
To assist with the development and assessments of new FES techniques and
bring them to clinical service. To
participate in ongoing research projects of OML. This will involve some travel within the UK.
To provide clinical input within the Neurotherapy service, including 1:1
assessment and treatment for patients with neurological conditions. To provide assistance with the PD Warrior
exercise classes, which involves assessing and monitoring patients with
Parkinsons Disease attending the groups, as well as the option to run the
classes following the necessary training courses.
JOB STRUCTURE
Reporting to the Clinical Director,
after training, you will be working as an autonomous clinician in as a part of
both outpatient FES services with a wide variety of neurological conditions, as
well as group exercise classes. There is
no on call requirement and only occasional weekend teaching commitment. A limited amount of flexible working can be
accommodated once all clinical competencies and initial training have been
completed.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Clinical
Director, Managing Director, Specialist Physiotherapists Clinical Scientists and Biomedical Engineers,
Orthotists, GPs, Consultants, CCGs, Voluntary sector, Patients, Carers,
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Department of Clinical Science and
Engineering.
KEY TASKS
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITES
- Following extensive
induction and training to attain FES competencies the post-holder will assess
and treat a caseload of FES patients and maintain associated records, as an
autonomous practitioner.
- Assessment and treatment of neurotherapy patients including planning and
delivery of group exercise.
- To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work
including managing clinical risk.
- To carry out assessment and treatment of patients as an autonomous
practitioner using clinical reasoning skills.
- To deliver clinical support to clinicians using FES in external
clinics/hospitals
- To complete Individual Funding Request forms which assist in gaining
funding for patients appropriate for FES.
- Responsible for maintenance of accurate written records using clinical
pathways and use of computerised data collection and records and comprehensive
progress/discharge reports to GPs and CCGs.
- To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional
situations in an empathetic manner as they arise.
EDUCATION AND MENTORSHIP
- To support the OML FES accreditation programme which delivers courses to
health professionals which mostly include physiotherapists, occupational
therapists, orthotists and clinical scientists
- Provide mentorship and support to FES clinicians calling into the centre,
visiting clinic or at other centres.
- Provide advice and education to healthcare professionals at exhibitions
and conferences.
- To support the development and promotion of OML services and activities.
- To ensure clinical competencies are met for rotating clinical scientists
on the NHS Scientist Training Programme.
- Participate and contribute to clinical governance sessions.
- Through individual performance review (IPR) and in-line with HCPC registration
requirements maintain and develop CPD activities.
SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
In conjunction with
clinical team consider service development opportunities and methods to ensure
effectiveness of patient care for FES patients and therapy patients.
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH
- Clinical input and user involvement in New Product Development projects.
- Involvement in research projects and initiatives which explore novel
applications of FES and increase the FES evidence-base.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND
EXPERIENCE
- The post-holder will be HCPC registered and a
member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- A least 2 years experience post-graduation.
- Experience in FES is an advantage but not
essential as training will be provided.
- Experience in treating patients with
neurological conditions.
- Evidence of CPD in neurological conditions.
- Able to identify the role that neuromuscular
electrical stimulation (NMES) and FES can play in the management of
neurological conditions.
- Able to motivate and inspire patients, carers
and FES practitioners as individuals and groups.
- Computer skills.
- The post requires a current valid driving
licence.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills.
- Able to adapt communication strategies to the
needs of individuals.
- Able to identify and employ effective
presentation skills.
- Able to plan and manage time effectively in
changing/developing environment.
- Team player who works well with other
professional groups.
- Able to work independently and use professional
autonomy effectively.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Able to employ frequent moderate effort to
assist neurologically impaired patients in undertaking group exercise, 1:1
therapy and FES related activities.
- To be willing to visit FES customers to provide
clinical support when required as directed by the Clinical Director.
- To be willing and available to attend
conferences, exhibitions and training courses across the UK (with full
remuneration of any expenses).
- Able to give sustained concentration in both
clinical and non-clinical activities and deal with challenging emotional
situations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Specialist Physiotherapist
LOCATION: Odstock Medical Limited (OML), Laing Building, Salisbury District
Hospital SP2 8BJ
HOURS: Full time
(37.5) (part time or job share considered)
SALARY: Dependent on experience.
ANNUAL LEAVE: 24 days per annum (plus Bank Holidays)
JOB PURPOSE
To provide physiotherapy input to both adult and paediatric patients
attending the National Clinical FES Centre.
The service provides Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for clients
with neurological impairment and includes the application of FES for upper and
lower limb management as well as other specialist applications. Clients are
both NHS and privately funded.
To deliver training and mentorship to internal and external FES
clinicians through OML FES accreditation courses, conferences and exhibitions.
To showcase OML products and services and advocate FES as a valuable adjunct in
the management of patients with neurological conditions to optimise wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
To assist with the development and assessments of new FES techniques and
bring them to clinical service. To
participate in ongoing research projects of OML. This will involve some travel within the UK.
To provide clinical input within the Neurotherapy service, including 1:1
assessment and treatment for patients with neurological conditions. To provide assistance with the PD Warrior
exercise classes, which involves assessing and monitoring patients with
Parkinsons Disease attending the groups, as well as the option to run the
classes following the necessary training courses.
JOB STRUCTURE
Reporting to the Clinical Director,
after training, you will be working as an autonomous clinician in as a part of
both outpatient FES services with a wide variety of neurological conditions, as
well as group exercise classes. There is
no on call requirement and only occasional weekend teaching commitment. A limited amount of flexible working can be
accommodated once all clinical competencies and initial training have been
completed.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Clinical
Director, Managing Director, Specialist Physiotherapists Clinical Scientists and Biomedical Engineers,
Orthotists, GPs, Consultants, CCGs, Voluntary sector, Patients, Carers,
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Department of Clinical Science and
Engineering.
KEY TASKS
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITES
- Following extensive
induction and training to attain FES competencies the post-holder will assess
and treat a caseload of FES patients and maintain associated records, as an
autonomous practitioner.
- Assessment and treatment of neurotherapy patients including planning and
delivery of group exercise.
- To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work
including managing clinical risk.
- To carry out assessment and treatment of patients as an autonomous
practitioner using clinical reasoning skills.
- To deliver clinical support to clinicians using FES in external
clinics/hospitals
- To complete Individual Funding Request forms which assist in gaining
funding for patients appropriate for FES.
- Responsible for maintenance of accurate written records using clinical
pathways and use of computerised data collection and records and comprehensive
progress/discharge reports to GPs and CCGs.
- To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional
situations in an empathetic manner as they arise.
EDUCATION AND MENTORSHIP
- To support the OML FES accreditation programme which delivers courses to
health professionals which mostly include physiotherapists, occupational
therapists, orthotists and clinical scientists
- Provide mentorship and support to FES clinicians calling into the centre,
visiting clinic or at other centres.
- Provide advice and education to healthcare professionals at exhibitions
and conferences.
- To support the development and promotion of OML services and activities.
- To ensure clinical competencies are met for rotating clinical scientists
on the NHS Scientist Training Programme.
- Participate and contribute to clinical governance sessions.
- Through individual performance review (IPR) and in-line with HCPC registration
requirements maintain and develop CPD activities.
SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
In conjunction with
clinical team consider service development opportunities and methods to ensure
effectiveness of patient care for FES patients and therapy patients.
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH
- Clinical input and user involvement in New Product Development projects.
- Involvement in research projects and initiatives which explore novel
applications of FES and increase the FES evidence-base.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND
EXPERIENCE
- The post-holder will be HCPC registered and a
member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- A least 2 years experience post-graduation.
- Experience in FES is an advantage but not
essential as training will be provided.
- Experience in treating patients with
neurological conditions.
- Evidence of CPD in neurological conditions.
- Able to identify the role that neuromuscular
electrical stimulation (NMES) and FES can play in the management of
neurological conditions.
- Able to motivate and inspire patients, carers
and FES practitioners as individuals and groups.
- Computer skills.
- The post requires a current valid driving
licence.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills.
- Able to adapt communication strategies to the
needs of individuals.
- Able to identify and employ effective
presentation skills.
- Able to plan and manage time effectively in
changing/developing environment.
- Team player who works well with other
professional groups.
- Able to work independently and use professional
autonomy effectively.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Able to employ frequent moderate effort to
assist neurologically impaired patients in undertaking group exercise, 1:1
therapy and FES related activities.
- To be willing to visit FES customers to provide
clinical support when required as directed by the Clinical Director.
- To be willing and available to attend
conferences, exhibitions and training courses across the UK (with full
remuneration of any expenses).
- Able to give sustained concentration in both
clinical and non-clinical activities and deal with challenging emotional
situations.
Person Specification
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.
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
Person Specification
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.
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
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.
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