Highly Specialised Neuro Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in St Leonards is seeking a Highly Specialised Neuro Rehabilitation Physiotherapist. The role involves leading clinical assessments, developing care pathways, and supervising junior staff. Candidates should have a relevant degree, HCPC registration, and significant Band 6 experience. A passion for improving rehabilitation services is essential. The position offers an annual salary of £47,810 to £54,710.

Benefits

Staff development

Access to NHS pension scheme

Onsite psychological support

Qualifications

• Significant amount of experience as a Band 6 Physiotherapist or above.
• Previous experience within area of speciality.
• Experience of supervising, developing and appraising staff.

Responsibilities

• To work with the Team Lead to develop and refine pathways of care.
• To lead in supervision and education of junior physiotherapists.
• Support the Physiotherapy Professional Leads with development of standards.

Skills

Expert clinical skills within area of speciality

Good keyboard and IT skills

Experience of multidisciplinary working

Ability to travel between sites efficiently

Education

A Diploma or BSc in Physiotherapy/post grad MSc Physiotherapy

Health Professions Council Registered

Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Highly Specialised Neuro Rehabilitation Physiotherapist

To undertake highly specialist clinical physiotherapyassessments and treatments appropriate to Band 7 gradeincluding work requiring particular expertise or ability.

To be responsible for the delivery of neuro out patient serviceand ensure the

management of patients along the pathways is efficient and clinically effective.

Main duties of the job

To work with the Team Lead to continually review, develop and refine pathways of care, facilitating the delivery of a robust, innovative and expert rehabilitation service.

To take the lead in supervision, education and appraisals of B6 and B5 physiotherapists, Physiotherapist Assistants and students.

To fully integrate within the wider network of therapy services, working in collaboration with other Clinical Leads to ensure there is consistency and assurance across the services within East Sussex.

Striving to improve all aspects of evidenced based practice and quality assurance, working with the wider MDT including but not limited to JCR, MSK, ESHT inpatients, Neurologists, MS and PD Specialist Nurses, MND Co-ordinators, Hospice Teams and Chaseley Trust through joint working, forums and audits.

To support the Physiotherapy Professional Leads with the development of professional standards associated with Physiotherapy.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A Diploma or BSc in Physiotherapy/post grad MSc Physiotherapy
• Health Professions Council Registered
• Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
• Comprehensive record of CPD

Experience

• Significant amount of experience as a Band 6 Physiotherapist or above
• Previous experience within area of speciality
• Experience of supervising, developing and appraising staff
• Experience of clinical audit activity
• Experience of multidisciplinary working
• Experience of multi-agency liaison
• Delivering services along evidence based guidelines
• Experience leading student placements, and scoring performance
• Previous experience within area of speciality of neuro physiotherapy outpatients
• Previous experience as a Band 7 in neuro physiotherapy outpatients
• Previous experience or qualification in aquatic physiotherapy
• Experience of Service Development
• Experience of performance Management
• Experience within acute and community settings

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Expert clinical skills within area of speciality
• Full understanding of the national agenda for relevant clinical pathways
• Understanding of the strategic direction of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
• The ability to highlight development needs of self and staff and provide appropriate plan of action to facilitate the development
• Able to operationally lead on the delivery of services within a high pressure service, and during times of variable demand
• Flexibility in working on other sites and outside of key area of work as the service requires.
• Experience of reviewing and reporting on services/ activity.
• Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Good understanding of the local agenda for relevant clinical groups
• Comprehensive understanding of the future direction of the NHS
• Understanding of the unique demographic within East Sussex and the impact of service demand
• Experience of inputting into business case development/service plans.
• Participation in local/ regional/national clinical networks

Other

• Ability to travel between sites in an efficient and timely manner

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearper annum, pro rata