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Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Spasticity

NHS

Bristol

On-site

GBP 46,000 - 53,000

Part time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity for specialist physiotherapists to join a progressive team at a leading healthcare provider. This role involves delivering high-level clinical leadership and managing physiotherapy services for patients with neurodisability and spasticity. With a focus on collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, the successful candidate will ensure the highest standards of patient care while contributing to service development. Join a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional healthcare and making a real difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

HCPC registration is essential for this role.
Postgraduate training in neurodisability is required.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate the physiotherapy team in spasticity and dystonia clinics.
Provide specialized physiotherapy assessments and treatments.

Skills

Neurodisability Management

Clinical Leadership

Communication Skills

Complex Information Handling

Education

HCPC Registered Physiotherapist

Post Grad Training in Neurodisability

Job summary

Following a successful pilot, permanent funding has been secured for 2x physiotherapy posts within the specialist regional MDT Spasticity, Intrathecal Baclofen and Dystonia Services at North Bristol NHS Trust.

This is a new and exciting opportunity for specialist physiotherapists, with proven skills and experience in the management of neurodisability and spasticity, to join this progressive and innovative team.

We are looking for individuals with the leadership skills and attributes to collaborate and work across professional and organisational boundaries. The successful post holders will be key in embedding physiotherapy within the service and taking opportunities to ensure the full potential and scope of physiotherapy is realised.

Clinics run Wednesday afternoons and Thursdays with some flexibility in when clinic admin and service development time is delivered. The primary base is Southmead hospital, but there may be need or opportunity to work in alternative locations across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire health and social care system.

Main duties of the job

The Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Spasticity delivers enhanced level of practice and clinical leadership within the defined areas of the pathway.

The post holder oversees the day-to-day running of the physiotherapy team within the Multidisciplinary (MDT) spasticity, dystonia and intrathecal baclofen outpatient clinics and is line managed by the Pathway Lead for Neurosciences and Stroke.

They undertake the role of a clinical leader to plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the physio service into these areas.

They will support the MDT in the delivery of the services including management of referrals, participation in multi-disciplinary team clinics, and making onwards referrals when required.

Work as an autonomous, highly skilled clinician, to provide a specialised service of physiotherapy including assessment, treatment, advice and education for patients, carers/families and staff within the spasticity, dystonia and intra-thecal baclofen outpatient clinics.

As the Physiotherapy Clinical Lead within the MDT, provide specialist advice to other professionals on holistic management strategies and work closely with the Consultants and MDT to formulate appropriate management plans for patients.

Provide appropriate training and education to other Health care professionals, including physiotherapists and students. To be an expert resource within the Physiotherapy service for this specialist patient group.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pen annum pro rata for part time roles.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

339-CCS9875-BAL

Job locations

North Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Job description Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential

HCPC registered Physiotherapist
Post Grad Training & Education in Neurodisability including spasticity, dystonia and intrathecal baclofen

Desirable

Completed or working towards US guided injection therapy competencies or MSc injection therapy module
Completed or working towards non-medical prescribing qualification

Work Experience Essential

Significant experience at a senior level in the management of neuro-disability including spasticity and head and neck dystonia.
Experience in supporting clinical governance initiatives
Experience in delivering service change and improvement initiatives

Desirable

Experience of working with intrathecal baclofen pumps

Knowledge & Skills Essential

Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information in written, verbal and presentational form to patients, staff and senior managers within the Trust and across other organisations
Able to identify and recognise when to seek advice and support concerning clinical, managerial, professional and organisational issues.
Knowledge of common neurological conditions and pathologies seen within a spasticity, dystonia and intrathecal baclofen services including the medical management of such conditions.
Able to identify and recognise when to seek advice and support concerning clinical, managerial, professional and organisational issues.

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances Essential

Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its application
Extensive knowledge of a variety of Physiotherapy concepts, approaches and current best practice in this specialist area of practice.

Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential

HCPC registered Physiotherapist
Post Grad Training & Education in Neurodisability including spasticity, dystonia and intrathecal baclofen

Desirable

Completed or working towards US guided injection therapy competencies or MSc injection therapy module
Completed or working towards non-medical prescribing qualification

Work Experience Essential

Significant experience at a senior level in the management of neuro-disability including spasticity and head and neck dystonia.
Experience in supporting clinical governance initiatives
Experience in delivering service change and improvement initiatives

Desirable

Experience of working with intrathecal baclofen pumps

Knowledge & Skills Essential

Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information in written, verbal and presentational form to patients, staff and senior managers within the Trust and across other organisations
Able to identify and recognise when to seek advice and support concerning clinical, managerial, professional and organisational issues.
Knowledge of common neurological conditions and pathologies seen within a spasticity, dystonia and intrathecal baclofen services including the medical management of such conditions.
Able to identify and recognise when to seek advice and support concerning clinical, managerial, professional and organisational issues.

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances Essential

Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its application
Extensive knowledge of a variety of Physiotherapy concepts, approaches and current best practice in this specialist area of practice.

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).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

North Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Hospital

Bristol