Band 6 Physiotherapist – Neurorehabilitation

NHS; Edgware; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000

Job description

Band 6 Physiotherapist – Neurorehabilitation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated neuro physiotherapist to join the Community Neurological Conditions Management Team (CNCMT) on a fixed term contract. This post is based at the Neurological Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), Edgware, which is part of the Royal Free Hampstead NHS London Trust. The CNCMT provides a range of community and outpatient assessment and intervention to adults with neurological conditions (excluding Stroke and Parkinson's disease) in the north London borough of Barnet. This position presents an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills with Neuro rehab and Complex Condition Management. You will also be joining a dynamic multidisciplinary team, taking an active part in project work and service development activities within the neuro physiotherapy and NRC teams. You will work with another B6 physio and be supported by a B7 within a team and 8a physio lead. You will be an enthusiastic practitioner with excellent communication skills, the ability to work well in a team, and an interest in the training and supervision of staff and the development of the service. If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner whilst facilitating effective multidisciplinary care within all relevant clinical areas.
• To work in an integrated therapy team including other physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dieticians, speech and language therapists, therapy support workers, and administration support.
• To provide an advanced standard of physiotherapy assessment and treatment to inpatients without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from a team lead is available as and when required.
• To work with patient's families or carers to provide an advanced level of support, education, and expectation of the outcome of the inpatient stay.
• To supervise, teach and appraise therapy support workers.
• To participate in Continuing Professional Development, evidence-based audit, and research projects that will enhance the service.
• Post is Monday to Friday am with no weekend cover.

About us

The team at the NRC are passionate about developing and delivering a world-class care service, and evidenced based and will provide training and development opportunities, including supervision and appraisal, to ensure you are supported in your role. There is a strong education ethos with an in-service training programme, supervision, and opportunities to attend other in-house/external training relevant to the role.

Applicants with a commitment to lifelong learning will be fully supported and given opportunities to take part in quality improvement ideas and finding ways to improve staff experience and patient outcomes.

The post holder will uphold the Royal Free World Class Values when interacting with service users, staff, colleagues, clients, and patients alike so that everyone at Barnet Hospital can feel:

• Welcome all of the time
• Confident because we are clearly communicating
• Respected and cared for
• Reassured that they are always in safe hands

Our catchment area spans diverse communities and we are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them. Enthusiasm for advancing equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities is essential.

Person Specification

Values

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Educational and professional qualifications

• HCPC Registration
• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

Experience

• Experience in a broad rotational post, including core rotations of Cardio-Respiratory, Orthopaedics, Neurology & Rehabilitation
• Experience in a Neurology rotation at Band 5 or 6 level

Skills

• Able to make decisions in an emergency and work under pressure.
• Able to document information accurately.
• Able to demonstrate sound reasoning skills.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Ability to participate in weekend and bank-holiday rota.
• Evidence of teaching and supervision skills.

Personal attributes

• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio.
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services, including experience of quality issues and audit.
• Understanding of legal responsibilities of the profession such as confidentiality, consent and documentation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current physiotherapy in relevant area.
• Awareness of Evidence Based 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.

£42,939 to £50,697 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS