Advanced Physiotherapist in Neurosciences

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic physiotherapist to join our neurosciences team which is led by a Principal Physiotherapist and includes advanced, senior, junior and assistant physiotherapists. You must have proven paediatric neurological expertise preferably at Band 7 level or as an experienced Band 6, exhibit leadership qualities and have an interest in teaching and self-development.

The post offers the opportunity to work within a tertiary major trauma setting and requires the therapist to effectively assess, treat and manage a varied caseload of children with acute, chronic and complex neurological disorders, whilst working in a variety of settings, including PICU, Wards and Outpatients. Opportunity to work in specialist clinics, including Inherited Metabolic Disorders, Neuromuscular disorders, Neonatal and Epilepsy.

Main Duties of the Job

To share in the organisation, coordination and delivery of the Neurosciences physiotherapy service across the trust, providing specialist expertise in the management of children with neurological conditions.

There will be an expectation that the post holders will show an interest and participate in service development, audit and research. You will need to demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.

Supervision and teaching of rotational Band 6, Band 5 and assistant staff is an essential part of the role. In addition, you will participate in a comprehensive in-service training programme and individual performance review scheme. The successful candidates will also be required to participate in the emergency out of hours respiratory rota.

About Us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neonatal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners, FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Date Posted: 14 April 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 284-25-6946869-DMRG-A

Job Location: Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Road, Birmingham, B4 6NH

Job Responsibilities

1. To organize, co-ordinate and deliver the neurosciences physiotherapy service to in-patients and outpatients, providing specialist expertise in the management of CYP with a broad range of neurological problems.
2. To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills, and formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning, and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.
3. To continue to develop clinical, teaching, audit and managerial skills by reflecting on own practice, working alongside colleagues, attending appropriate courses and visiting other centres.
4. The post holder would become a member of specialist networks associated with their speciality and also access continuing professional development/educational opportunities outside of BCH such as regional, national and international neurology/neurorehab meetings.
5. To be actively involved/lead in clinical audit/research to promote quality standards and evidence-based practice including the awareness/utilisation of current research relevant to the speciality.
6. To organise, participate and contribute to in-service training programmes, internal and external courses, locally and nationally.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy (MCSP)
• HCPC Registration
• Attended relevant Post Graduate courses/qualifications in relation to Neurosciences
• Previous experience including paediatrics neurosciences or adult neurology at band 7 level (or equivalent) or experience in Paediatric band 6 level (or equivalent)
• Evidence of teaching and supervising other staff
• Evidence of management and leadership skills
• Previous experience of managing a service/team
• Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning with decision-making in complex patients
• Evidence of participation in audit/research projects

Desirable:

• Experience of training and supervising other professionals in specialist area
• Relevant leadership/management course
• Able to respond to changes in working 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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name: Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Road, Birmingham, B4 6NH

Employer's Website: https://bwc.nhs.uk/