Job summary
We are looking for a skilled Grade 11 Acute Neuro Physiotherapist to provide expert assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients with acute neurological conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based neurorehabilitation in an acute hospital setting.
Key Responsibilities.
Assess and manage patients with acute neurological impairments
Develop and implement personalised rehabilitation programmes
Facilitate early mobilisation and functional recovery
Provide specialist advice and education to patients, families, and staff
Collaborate closely with medical, nursing, and therapy colleagues
Participate in clinical audit, research, and service development initiatives
For an informal chat about this job, please contact Lochlainn Mahon - l.mahon1@health.gov.je
Main duties of the job
To work as an advanced AHP assessing, formulating, diagnosing and treating a complex clinical caseload as an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner.
To provide highly specialist information and advice to clients, their families and their Healthcare Professionals in relation to any trauma elective conditions / procedures and its up to date and evidenced based management.
To facilitate and provide learning opportunities and education to H&CS professionals and the wider community on trauma and elective surgery and the appropriate rehabilitation in order to improve knowledge & understanding about the condition, as well as reduce its burden and impact on our community.
To undertake audit activity and service evaluation within own area to support Head of Physiotherapy Department with strategy and policy development work regarding orthopaedics; supporting the integration of research evidence into orthopaedic clinical practice.
About us
Jersey is just 14 miles (20km) from the west
coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The
island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40
daily flights in and out of the island
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive
society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life
balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm
summers and mild winters.
Find out more at gov.je/movingtoJersey
Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since
1290, which means its not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The
Crown. Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax
system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship
with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international
relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British
citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel
Islands without a passport.
Jersey offers extensive and quality
healthcare services, with private and state supported options available. The
NHS is not available in Jersey, healthcare services are delivered by Health and
Community Services. For the first 6 months, health care services will be
provided at an added cost.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Professionally responsible and accountable for the physiotherapy triage of and assessment, formulation, treatment and management of a caseload of complex (co-morbid; diagnostically challenging, complex psychosocial issues; requiring enhanced diagnostic workup; complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial impairments; associated mental health challenges; high prevalence of ACEs and trauma; life-limiting prognoses) patients moving through the in-patient orthopaedic pathway. Responsible for the decision making of when patients are ready for safe discharge, regarding physical capabilities. Participate in on call by local agreement.
- Professionally responsible and accountable for planning, implementing and evaluating patient-centred, goal-orientated treatment and management programmes for a caseload of complex (as above) patients moving through the in-patient orthopaedic wards, utilising advanced specialist clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of relevant outcome measuresTo develop and implement specialist education and rehabilitation materials & programmes for the many elective surgical procedures and the various trauma admitted. Integrating with the MDT, Doctors, and Nurses, OT, Social workers and community teams.
- To maintain and oversee maintenance of accurate clinical records and statistical data in accordance with professional standards, providing written clinical reports to external agencies to optimise multi[1]disciplinary, multi-agency working and holistic patient care.
- As part of the primary remit of the orthopaedic in-patient physiotherapy service, to provide specialist manual handling and rehabilitation related training to H&CS & community professionals.
- Responsible for developing and implementing clinical audits within own specialist service area, critically appraising quality, safety, efficiency and evidence base, contributing to the physiotherapy and orthopaedic department governance and quality improvement agenda. Proposes changes and where appropriate supports implementation by the wider team, taking into consideration the impact on other professions and departments.
- To contribute to and challenge best practice for orthopaedic in-patient, and enhanced recovery management, in line with discipline guidelines & evidence base.
- Responsible for the supervision, development and appraisal of team members, in accordance with organisational policies and professional standards to ensure that all are motivated, focussed and able to deliver their individual responsibilities to the best of their abilities.
- Supports business planning for physiotherapy aspect of orthopaedic in patient service; ensuring this aligns with physiotherapy and orthopaedics, with the Therapy Strategy, plus H&CS and Gov.je strategy where appropriate.
- Responsible for daily running of orthopaedic in-patient, and enhanced recovery services including organisation and planning of work patterns and patient allocation to reflect service demands and priorities, including readjusting plans as necessary to support other teams as necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Professionally responsible and accountable for the physiotherapy triage of and assessment, formulation, treatment and management of a caseload of complex (co-morbid; diagnostically challenging, complex psychosocial issues; requiring enhanced diagnostic workup; complex physical, cognitive and psychosocial impairments; associated mental health challenges; high prevalence of ACEs and trauma; life-limiting prognoses) patients moving through the in-patient orthopaedic pathway. Responsible for the decision making of when patients are ready for safe discharge, regarding physical capabilities. Participate in on call by local agreement.
- Professionally responsible and accountable for planning, implementing and evaluating patient-centred, goal-orientated treatment and management programmes for a caseload of complex (as above) patients moving through the in-patient orthopaedic wards, utilising advanced specialist clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of relevant outcome measuresTo develop and implement specialist education and rehabilitation materials & programmes for the many elective surgical procedures and the various trauma admitted. Integrating with the MDT, Doctors, and Nurses, OT, Social workers and community teams.
- To maintain and oversee maintenance of accurate clinical records and statistical data in accordance with professional standards, providing written clinical reports to external agencies to optimise multi[1]disciplinary, multi-agency working and holistic patient care.
- As part of the primary remit of the orthopaedic in-patient physiotherapy service, to provide specialist manual handling and rehabilitation related training to H&CS & community professionals.
- Responsible for developing and implementing clinical audits within own specialist service area, critically appraising quality, safety, efficiency and evidence base, contributing to the physiotherapy and orthopaedic department governance and quality improvement agenda. Proposes changes and where appropriate supports implementation by the wider team, taking into consideration the impact on other professions and departments.
- To contribute to and challenge best practice for orthopaedic in-patient, and enhanced recovery management, in line with discipline guidelines & evidence base.
- Responsible for the supervision, development and appraisal of team members, in accordance with organisational policies and professional standards to ensure that all are motivated, focussed and able to deliver their individual responsibilities to the best of their abilities.
- Supports business planning for physiotherapy aspect of orthopaedic in patient service; ensuring this aligns with physiotherapy and orthopaedics, with the Therapy Strategy, plus H&CS and Gov.je strategy where appropriate.
- Responsible for daily running of orthopaedic in-patient, and enhanced recovery services including organisation and planning of work patterns and patient allocation to reflect service demands and priorities, including readjusting plans as necessary to support other teams as necessary.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Five years, (full time equivalent), relevant post qualification experience, with a minimum of three years experience in relevant services.
- Experience and knowledge of project-based service delivery, incorporating planning, evaluation, reporting methods and appropriate user involvement processes (e.g. co-design)
- Experience in healthcare quality improvement initiatives
- Experience in teaching and training other professions
- Experience of supervising/ managing/ developing junior/assistants/students through PRA and teaching.
- Experience of working effectively with a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team.
- Experience of reviewing, reflecting and critically appraising own practice and performance through CPD and professional supervision and appraisal that is in line with national and local guidelines
- Experience in analysing and providing comment on professional and ethical issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and/or diploma of Physiotherapy or Chartered Society of Physiotherapy accredited Masters.
- Qualified member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Registered with the Health Professions Council and have local registration to work as a physiotherapist.
- 5 years experience working in specialist area.
- Additional specialist post-graduate knowledge and skills training through recognised, accredited course
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Five years, (full time equivalent), relevant post qualification experience, with a minimum of three years experience in relevant services.
- Experience and knowledge of project-based service delivery, incorporating planning, evaluation, reporting methods and appropriate user involvement processes (e.g. co-design)
- Experience in healthcare quality improvement initiatives
- Experience in teaching and training other professions
- Experience of supervising/ managing/ developing junior/assistants/students through PRA and teaching.
- Experience of working effectively with a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team.
- Experience of reviewing, reflecting and critically appraising own practice and performance through CPD and professional supervision and appraisal that is in line with national and local guidelines
- Experience in analysing and providing comment on professional and ethical issues.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree and/or diploma of Physiotherapy or Chartered Society of Physiotherapy accredited Masters.
- Qualified member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Registered with the Health Professions Council and have local registration to work as a physiotherapist.
- 5 years experience working in specialist area.
- Additional specialist post-graduate knowledge and skills training through recognised, accredited course
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)