Physiotherapist
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Neurophysiotherapist to work for up to 12 months (Fixed term contract covering maternity leave) within a well established and respected, adult multi-disciplinary community neurological rehabilitation team.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of adults with a variety of neurological and medical conditions. There is a strong emphasis on multi-disciplinary working especially within service development and team learning.The MD teams include occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dieticians, neuropsychologist, clinical nurse specialist, psychology, admin and rehabilitation assistants.
Continuing professional development is actively supported via clinical supervision, annual Personal Development Plans, post-graduate and in-service training from a uni-professional and multi-disciplinary point of view. Supervision of students is actively encouraged.All our staff are fully supported by the Clinical Team Leader and Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist.
Main duties of the job
Ø To assess own caseload of clients, including those with a complex presentation, make a diagnosis and develop and deliver individualised physiotherapy treatment.
Ø To work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Healthcare Professions Council.
Ø To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to service organisation, evaluation, development and learning.
Ø To share responsibility with colleagues for the day to day provision of physiotherapy within the service and for the supervision of rehab assistants and PT students as required.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
** The vacancy may close earlier than the advised date, depending on the volume of applicants**
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria- Graduate Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with Healthcare Professions Council
- Evidence of post graduate CPD in at least 2 of the following areas acute or neuro rehabilitation, general medicine, older people’s rehabilitation
- CSP membership
- Clinical Educators Course
- Membership of relevant Clinical / Specialist Interest Group
Experience
Essential criteria- Extensive, current experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working in an MD team
- Experience of developing others through CPD / PDP / Clinical supervision
- Experience of working with support workers
- Experience of working as a band 6 physiotherapist
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of clinical supervision of students
- Training in management skills
- Experience of research or audit
Skills
Essential criteria- Ability to take initiative and work autonomously
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Effective communication skills in multidisciplinary setting
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload effectively and facilitate others to do the same
- Ability to facilitate learning in others
- Ability to delegate tasks to others
- Good IT skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Working knowledge of a broad range of relevant clinical areas e.g. neurology, older people, rehabilitation, musculo-skeletal
- Knowledge of Community based rehabilitation including an understanding of community issues and available services
- Understanding of clinical governance, audit and evidence based practice
- Awareness of current developments in health and social care
- Understanding of primary care agenda
Other
Essential criteria- Flexible approach and able to work with change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs.
- Own transport (Car / Bike / Moped) and hold a valid driving license if using car as transport