About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a skilled & enthusiastic Band 7 Physiotherapist with experience of working in neurology and with a complex multi-pathology caseload. You will be committed to deliver high quality, patient centred therapy, demonstrating the value of physiotherapy interventions and striving for the best outcomes.
You will have advanced clinical assessment skills in neuro-physiotherapy designing treatment plans to promote functional improvement. You will work closely with the Highly Specialised OT and as part of a Neuro AHP MDT.
You will support patient flow with timely assessment of complex patients making recommendations for discharge including home based support, inpatient or specialised inpatient rehabilitation and support other staff with decision making..
An integral part of your role will be training and developing staff to gain skills in neuro-physiotherapy assessment and treatment to enable ward level management of patients and to be an expert resource for staff.
We are committed to developing our staff, providing opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge, working with senior role models in a nurturing and supportive environment.
Our teams of OT's and PT's work in integrated clinical specialities and are well supported by Clinical Leads.
You will have access to training and development. We actively encourage quality improvement and audit to shape and evaluate our services. The Trust run's an AHP fellowship programme for future aspiring leaders.
Main duties of the job
To take a lead role in the Physiotherapy management of patient's presenting to the service with neurological conditions and impairments for example, traumatic and acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury and progressive neurological conditions. The post holder will also be required to in-reach into the Intensive Care Unit to provide Physiotherapy advice/intervention for patients where a prolonged ITU stay may put them at risk of a significant deterioration in function.
To be an autonomous practitioner providing evidence-based Physiotherapy assessment and treatment within the specialty for patients with acute and complex presentations. To be competent to manage this caseload of patients, demonstrating high-level problem-solving ability, clinical reasoning skills and own independent judgement.
To work closely and in collaboration with the equivalent Highly Specialised Occupational Therapist (OT) post in the team to manage therapy needs for the neurology/complex multi-pathology caseload.
To ensure that both profession specific treatments and interventions and those where a joint working focus are required are delivered in a timely, effective and consistent manner.
To work in collaboration with the Highly Specialised OT to agree patient centred goals for the allocated caseload and the appropriate use of outcome measures to demonstrate efficacy of intervention.
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About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Hold a recognised degree or diploma in Physiotherapy Current HCPC registration Evidence of relevant post graduate courses or training to post-graduate degree/diploma level IELTS Level 7 - Essential for overseas applicants Evidence of CPD completion in line with HCPC registration requirements
Desirable
Member of relevant clinical special interest groups/sections. Introductory Leadership/Management Course
Experience Essential
Evidence of work experience acquired at a minimum of band 6 level, working as a Physiotherapist assessing and treating clients with neurological conditions and complex needs in acute or rehabilitation settings. Relevant post graduate clinical experience, working in within Neurosciences, Neuro trauma and acquired Neurological conditions in the NHS Relevant post graduate clinical experience, working in within Neurosciences, Neuro trauma and acquired Neurological conditions. Experience of undertaking comprehensive neurological assessment and treatments with clients presenting with a range of physical impairments. Experience of using a range of assessments and treatment approaches for clients with a multi-pathology presentation. Experience of managing a clinically complex caseload as an autonomous practitioner Experience of successful partnership working with statutory and third sector providers and agencies. Experience of appropriately advocating for patients with the MDT and wider system partners Experience of delivering formal and informal teaching Experience of supervising and appraising staff and students.
Desirable
Experience of neurological upper and lower limb management including management of spasticity Experience of rehabilitating patients in an ITU setting Experience of promoting the Physiotherapy role within an MDT setting
Knowledge Essential
Highly specialist knowledge of Physiotherapy in the management of patients with neurological conditions Knowledge of the range of standardised and non- standardised assessments and treatment approaches for use with client with neurological presentations. An understanding of relevant clinical guidelines and the current best evidence in relation to therapy for clients with neurological conditions and impairments. Knowledge of the role of statutory and non-statutory services in supporting people with neurological impairment or those requiring complex disability management Understanding of quality improvement process and audit and their practical application Knowledge of equipment pertaining to mobility, seating, positioning, splinting and pressure care for patients who require complex disability management.
Desirable
Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management in relation to clinical work area/practices Knowledge of HR processes relating to managing staff performance, absence,
Skills & Abilities Essential
The ability to analyse clinical and non-clinical complex facts and situations which, require the interpretation and comparison of a range of options. Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to competently prioritise a caseload for self and others. Evidence of ability to consistently and effectively supervise and delegate and monitor work given to team members and students Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate complex information in a clear way. Able to deliver training to other staff including those from other disciplines. Intermediate computer and IT skills
Desirable
Evidence of involvement in quality improvement work, and the ability to implement changes as a result.
Other Qualities Essential
Worked in the NHS or equivalent UK setting Physical ability to carry out the role, which involves manual handling of patients and frequent moderate effort and concentration for periods of time. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in work role and skill transference when required to meet service needs. Ability to work core hours and participate in on call and weekend rota's on a pro-rata basis Documented evidence of continuous professional development in line with HCPC standards Be able to work under pressure in an acute work environment and with challenging patient presentations
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).
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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 Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Address Whittington Hospital
Magdala Avenue
London
N10 5NF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)