About this role
Job summary
Are you a specialist neurological physiotherapist or an experienced Band 5 Physiotherapist looking to progress and build further knowledge and skills in Neuro Rehabilitation?We are looking to recruit a Part Time Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Community Therapy Team in Guildford and Waverley. Based at Milford Hospital, with a satellite office in Guildford, we are a friendly and experienced team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants. You will be working in our neuro stream and supported with regular clinical supervision and in service training from Clinical Specialists. You will assess and treat people in their own homes, out-patient clinics and using telephone and video calls, and will manage your own caseload of patients. You must be well organised and an excellent communicator and be willing to work flexibly. Remote working is part of this role, you will require a willingness to learn to use IT applications to carry out this job effectively. It is essential that you are a car driver and can travel independently between sites and to patient's homes.
Main duties of the job
You can expect to build links with tertiary, secondary and voluntary sectors as you support patients with neurological diagnoses e.g. local spasticity clinics. You will work closely and effectively with the wider Multidisciplinary team in the community, this may include; Orthotists, Wheelchair services and Social workers. The community neuro steam aims to provide high quality, responsive physiotherapy services, for patients with a wide range of complex neurological impairments including Parkinson's disease, Stroke and MS. Patients may require active rehabilitation, as well as disability management. We are a forward thinking service who welcome service development for the benefit of our patients, we welcome candidates who are like minded. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the on-going development of clinical practice, standards, research, as well as policies, protocols, guidelines and service development. The post holder will have professional responsibility for themselves and those who they supervise.Currently the team operates a five day service, but in accordance with other services, seven day working is a possibility in the future.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Directly responsible for own caseload and deals with referrals in line with departmental policy. Responsible for timely holistic neuro therapy assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation. Assesses in patients homes, clinic environment, or via video or telephone consultation where appropriate. To have knowledge of red flags, and appropriate onward referrals or action to take. To have a good working knowledge of a wide range of outcome measures, and be able to select them appropriately for use with a variety of patients. To have an awareness and understanding of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, in order to inform treatment planning and goal setting. To use SMART goal format to formulate goals with patients and their families. Patients should be central to the decision making process. To carry out a variety of neurological treatment techniques including spasticity management, falls prevention, management of vestibular conditions, and postural management. To educate patients and their families and/or carers about their condition and the impact their condition may have on handling, positioning, care, exercise etc. To develop advanced communication skills and be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients and their families/carers. Conversations may include assessment of rehab potential, discharge planning, and prognosis. The post holder may need to use empathetic and persuasive skills when communicating, for instance in cases where patients make unwise decision surrounding safety. To be able to use a variety of communication aids/methods to support understanding where cognition, lack of sight, or communication is impaired. This may include working alongside Speech and Language Therapists. To be able to communicate effectively with the wider multidisciplinary team surrounding patient care, making links where necessary. This may be with hospital consultants, continence nurses, wheelchair services and voluntary sector agencies. Participates in the continuing professional development of themselves and the team. This may involve leading education sessions to wider team regarding Neuro specific assessment, treatment and conditions. This will involve critical appraisal of up to date literature, and use of local and national condition specific guidance e.g. NICE. To develop skills to be able to assess for, review and issue commonly used orthotics To develop skills and knowledge in the assessment for and application of Functional Electrical Stimulation, and Neuromuscular Electrical stimulation; with the support of the Clinical Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist. Recommends specific levels of care/equipment required to maximize a patients independence in their own homes. To develop an awareness of the medical management of a range of frequently seen Neurological conditions e.g. anti-spasticity drugs. Have an up to date working knowledge of any schemes/care provision and support groups to assist patients in self-managing their conditions and to improve their quality of life living in the community. Participates in the planning and implementation of patient groups associated with the specialist area of neurological rehabilitation and neurological disease long term management. To develop an awareness of advance care planning, palliative care and end of life care in progressive neurological conditions. All staff members have personal and professional responsibility to promote safe standards of care and services. All staff members are expected to participate in clinical governance initiatives. To work alongside the wider Multidisciplinary team in order to meet joint goals. This may include organizing joint goal setting meetings or having joint visits for a more holistic assessment.
Professional
Risk Assessment Uses therapeutic handling techniques to maximise the patients potential and minimise risk. Assesses the patients home environment for potential hazards to minimise risk to them and others around them. Independently assesses for and prescribes basic equipment and with the support of the Band 7 Clinical Specialist Neuro OT develops skills in the prescription of bespoke and special order equipment.
Management
Provides training/development of work shadow persons/ students, and support workers as necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy e.g. BSc Hons degree in Physiotherapy by recognised awarding body e.g. Chartered Society of Physiotherapists. Must satisfy the criteria for full membership of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable
An approved Physiotherapist supervisor for Physiotherapy Post graduate qualification/study or equivalent experience e.g. MSc module, Bobath course
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Knowledge of the role of Physiotherapy for people with a wide range of neurological conditions. Able to assess for and fit basic equipment to facilitate independence at home. Previous experience in Neurological rehabilitation Knowledge of relevant NHS and SS legislation Experience in spasticity management
Desirable
Experience of working in a community setting. Able to assess for and fit complex equipment and teach patient/carer in the safe use of these. Experience with community/mental health conditions Experience in the review and provision of lower limb orthotics and/or Functional Electrical Stimulation Experience in postural 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.
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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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Milford Hospital
Tuesley Lane
Godalming
GU7 1UG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)