Neurology Specialist Physiotherapist

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Community Neurology Service. This role involves assessing and treating patients with progressive neurological conditions and stroke, delivering tailored rehabilitation to help service users achieve their goals. The successful candidate will also oversee band 5 staff and provide clinical support and training. With a focus on outpatient clinics across the county, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients. If you're passionate about delivering high-quality care and have the relevant qualifications, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing rehabilitation for stroke survivors.
• Ability to manage and support band 5 staff and therapy support workers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and treatments for patients with neurological conditions.
• Provide outpatient clinics and support for service users across various locations.

Skills

Assessment and treatment of patients with neurological conditions

Rehabilitation techniques

Clinical expertise

Driving license and vehicle access

Education

Relevant healthcare qualification

Job description

The post holder will be expected to carry out assessment and treatment of patients with progressive neurological conditions and stroke, within Gloucestershire, delivering rehabilitation with intensity to support service users to achieve their goals. The post holder will also provide outpatient clinics for assessment and intervention at various GHC locations across the county.

The post holder will have responsibility for band 5 staff and therapy support worker, providing clinical expertise, clinical support and training as appropriate.

The post holder must hold a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work.

The Community Neurology Service in Gloucestershire formed in October 2023 and includes longer term, slower stream rehab for stroke survivors as well as management of highly complex hospital discharges from out of county specialist centres.

We also provide outpatient clinics across the county to support service users with progressive neurological conditions, working closely with consultants and specialist nurses.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.