Bank Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Watford is seeking a Bank Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist to perform assessments and develop treatment plans for patients with neurological conditions. This role requires experience in Stroke and Neurology and offers flexible working options. The ideal candidate will hold a diploma/degree in Physiotherapy and current HPC registration, providing comprehensive care for patients while working autonomously.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Must have evidence of up to date CPD portfolio and attend specialist courses.
• Experience in Stroke/ Neurology required.
• Full UK drivers' license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialist physiotherapy assessment for stroke and neurological conditions.
• Independently manage clinical caseload and develop treatment plans.
• Advise and educate patients and families on management strategies.

Skills

Ability to assess and treat neurological patients

Good communication and report writing skills

Knowledge of therapeutic physiotherapy interventions

Proven ability to work autonomously

Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel

Education

Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy

Current HPC registration

Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Job description

Bank Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist

To perform physiotherapy assessment of patients with neurological presentations on the Stroke and neuro rehabilitation pathways to develop and deliver an individualised treatment program.

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to facilitate positive rehab outcomes and timely, co-ordinated discharge planning.

To fully support initiatives to reduce length of stay, including key working.

To work flexibly, being willing to provide support on other rehabilitation wards when necessary.

To hold responsibility for own caseload, working with and without direct supervision.

Provide support for the clinical supervision for a rotational Band 5 physiotherapist, student physiotherapists and give direction to members of support staff.

To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to inform own and general Physiotherapy practice within the unit.

To participate in a 7-day service covering weekends and bank holiday on a rota basis.

Main duties of the job

o To perform Specialist physiotherapy assessment for stroke and patients with neurological conditions.

To independently manage own clinical caseload, undertaking comprehensive neurological assessments and using advanced clinical reasoning skills to formulate and deliver individual and group treatment programmes.

To work alongside the Highly Specialist Neuro physiotherapy team lead with complex patients and be responsible for providing specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment plans.

To advise and educate patients and their families/ carers on the management of individual problems. Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid and informed consent and have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.

Work effectively with those patients whose first language is not English and take into consideration diversity issues in particular differing cultural awareness.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job responsibilities

**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

• Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
• Current HPC registration
• Evidence of up to date CPD portfolio,aattendance at specialist short courses or equivalent CPD activities within the specialist areas of Neuro Rehabilitation.
• Member of a Special Interest Group relevant to this post such as ACPIN
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Experience

• Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist, with both theoretical and practical knowledge across a broad range of Band 5 rotations, including Stroke/ Neurology/Neurosciences
• Experience at band 6 level in Stroke/ Neurology.
• Experience of carrying out a comprehensive neurological assessment to formulate a comprehensive neurological treatment plan and goals.
• Experience of using a wide range of neuro-physiotherapeutic interventions for the treatment of patients with neurological conditions.
• Previous experience at Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist (Band 6) level in Neurology/ Stroke/ Neurosciences.
• Experience of working with patients with complex presentation which may include: Brain Injury, SCI, progressive neurological disorders.
• Experience of supervising and appraising other staff e.g. Band 5, rehabilitation assistants
• Experience of supervising physiotherapy students.

Skills & Knowledge

• Proven ability to assess and treat neurological patients with sound clinical reasoning and understanding of the rehabilitation process.
• Knowledge and experience of using a wide range of therapeutic physiotherapy interventions for the treatment of patients with stroke and neurological conditions.
• Knowledge and experience of using a range of recognised outcome measures and goal setting skills as appropriate to the rehabilitation of patients with a range of neurological conditions.
• Knowledge of barriers to communication and strategies to overcome them, including knowledge of communication difficulties encountered by neurological patients.
• Ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information requiring empathy and reassurance.
• Good understanding of current NHS issues, professional standards, CPD, clinical governance.
• Able to work as an autonomous practitioner.
• Able to work with individuals and groups.
• Good communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format.
• Basic IT skills - Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel
• To have a full UK drivers' license and have use of a car.(unless there is a condition/ disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Ability to use cognitive, behavioral and communication strategies to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and rehabilitation goals are met.
• Knowledge and experience in FES.
• Supervision of assistant / junior staff
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant, RCP, NICE and CSP guidelines

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.

Highly Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist

£20.06 an hourWeekly pay will include: Basic pay, HCAS + 12.07% Holiday pay