Specialist Physiotherapist

Odstock Medical Limited; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Odstock Medical Limited is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist to deliver physiotherapy and Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) to neurological patients at the National Clinical FES Centre outpatient service in Salisbury. You will work as an autonomous clinician after training and contribute to patient care across the service.

The role includes mentoring FES clinicians, supporting external clinics, and participating in research projects while NHS-funded care remains central.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat FES patients and maintain records as autonomous practitioner after induction.
• Be professionally and legally responsible for own work including risk management.
• Carry out assessments and treatment using clinical reasoning as autonomous practitioner.
• Deliver clinical support to clinicians using FES in external clinics and hospitals.
• Complete funding forms (IFRs) to help fund suitable FES patients.
• Maintain accurate written records using pathways and data systems; reports to GPs/ICBs.
• Manage potentially stressful or emotional situations with empathy.

Job description

Job Purpose

Provide physiotherapy and FES to neurological patients including stroke, MS, SCI, CP, TBI, HSP and other upper motoneuron conditions attending the National Clinical FES Centre outpatient service. The service provides Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for clients with neurological impairment and includes the application of FES to assist walking and upper limb function as well as other specialist applications. Clients are mainly NHS funded with some privately funded patients.
Deliver training and mentorship to FES clinicians through OML FES accreditation courses; conferences and exhibitions. To be an advocate for FES as a valuable adjunct in the management of patients with neurological conditions to optimise wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
Assist with the development and assessment of new FES techniques and bring them to clinical service. To participate in ongoing research projects of OML.

Job Structure

Reporting to the Specialist Physio Lead. After training, the Specialist Physiotherapist will be working as an autonomous clinician. There is no on call requirement, and only occasional weekend teaching commitment. Some travel will be required for attendance at conferences, exhibitions and other FES clinics. A limited amount of flexible working can be accommodated once all clinical competencies and initial training have been completed.

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Employment type: Full time
Salary: £38,815 - £43,733 (Depending on experience)
Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
(Relocation assistance may be available following successful completion of probation).

Duties & responsibilities

Clinical responsibilities:

• Assess and treat a caseload of FES patients and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner (following extensive induction and training to attain FES competencies).
• To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work including managing clinical risk.
• Carry out assessment and treatment of patients as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills.
• Deliver clinical support to clinicians using FES in external clinics and hospitals.
• Complete Individual Funding Request forms which assist in gaining funding for patients appropriate for FES.
• To be responsible for maintenance of accurate written records using clinical pathways and use of computerised data collection and records and comprehensive progress/discharge reports to GPs and ICBs.
• To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner as they arise.

Education and Mentorship