About this role
Job summary
Undertakes advanced neurological assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations and from this formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner.
Takes a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of therapists, therapy assistants, undergraduate therapy students (including those at Masters level) and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Initiates and participates in evidence based projects and is responsible for implementing changes within designated team/area and setting and monitoring standards of practice.
Main duties of the job
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About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the physiotherapy service at St George's Hospital, Queen Mary's Hospital (Roehampton) and St John's Therapy Centre. This post is part of the Neurosciences Physiotherapy rotation scheme in the following areas: Neurosurgery, Neuro-Outreach, Acute Stroke (HASU and ASU), Tertiary acute neurology, Neuro-outpatients (including vestibular rehabilitation), Community Neuro Team and Neuro-rehabilitation. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to people with neurological conditions.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy HCPC registration Evidence of CPD, in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio, including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field
Desirable
Working towards MSc Special interest group membership
Experience Essential
NHS experience (can include undergraduate experience). Broad range of experience at junior level including ICU, medical, surgery, neurology, outpatients and elderly care Participation in on-call and weekend rota Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team Ability to form a sound prognosis and advise other members of the MDT
Desirable
Previous experience at Band 6 level Student supervision / clinical education Experience of the research process Teaching experience in in-service programs Committee membership, e.g. health and safety
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Remains updated with professional practice and new research Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession Good assessment skills based on a sound clinical reasoning approach including the assessment of symptom behaviour, history taking and gathering of physical/objective testing and hypothesis formation Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Willingness to participate in staff training Ability to work with multi/interdisciplinary team and set team goals Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety to meet the differing needs of the patients Ability to keep timely, legible and accurate records Show evidence of being self-motivated Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment Able to motivate self and others Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
Competent IT skills Presentation skills Evidence of participation in research / audit Supervision of other staff, e.g. physiotherapy/rehabilitation assistant
Other Essential
Physically fit and able to comply with Trust manual handling guidelines Able to perform on call and weekend duties Professional demeanour Compassionate and Empathic Ability to work as a team member Flexible Good time management
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).
Employer details Employer name St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address St George’s Hospital Tooting
Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)