About this role
Job summary
If you are you looking for an exciting new challenge that will allow you to use your clinical skills in spasticity management to make a difference, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our Integrated Neurology team. An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 physiotherapist to work 13.5 hours/week for around 9 months covering maternity leave.
We are looking for a physiotherapist who is a NMP and Injector who is motivated and passionate about supporting patients to manage their spasticity. We run clinics across several sites and see patients at home. The post sits within the supportive structure of the Integrated Neurology service of specialist nurses and therapists and is supported by our Extended Scope Specialist Spasticity Lead.
If you have experience and can demonstrate a positive attitude, enthusiasm and flexibility then we would like you join our team.
Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of the Integrated Neurology team. The post holder will be expected to carry out comprehensive specialist assessments and interventions in direct spasticity management as well as working within the team to support joint patients in management of patients.
The successful candidate will be required to work independently within clinics and within the home.
As part of the role, you will be expected to liaise and work closely with other health care professionals in ensuring that patient care needs are met accordingly, and that care is delivered to a high standard.
You must be a Non-Medical Prescriber and Injector to do this role.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualified Physiotherapist with HPC registration.
Neurology experience as well as having NMP and Injection qualifications
Working within Spasticity clinics at Malvern Community Hospital and Upton Medical centre.
Completing comprehensive and holistic assessment of patients needs and setting goals and treatment plans.
Prescribing and delivering intervention as appropriate
Delivering botulinum toxin injections under Ultrasound guidance as assessed as clinically appropriate
For full details of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years post graduate experience including work in neuro rehab
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students
- Experience of delegation to qualified / unqualified staff
- Experience of audit
Desirable
- Experience at band 7
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post Graduate) courses / CPD maintained in portfolio
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Malvern Community Hospital
185 Worcester Road
Malvern
WR14 1EX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)