Band 7
Main area: Physiotherapy Grade: Band 7 Contract: 7 months (Fixed Term) Hours: 30 hours per week (compressed hours over 3 days may be considered) Job ref: 391-RFL-6874378 Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Employer type: NHS Site: Neurological Rehabilitation Centre Edgware Hospital Town: Edgware Salary: £51,883 - £58,544 per annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 14/01/2025 23:59 Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients. Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation. Job overview
Are you a Band 7 role specialising in neurorehabilitation? We have an opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join our team as a fixed term or secondment opportunity for 7 months. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a step up to expand their clinical and leadership experience and looking to specialise in and develop further skills in neurorehabilitation in a community setting. We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and flexible in their approach, and who is able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills and leadership in the assessment and management of neurological patients. You will be joining a friendly, well-established team, working alongside experienced colleagues. You must be able to demonstrate strong evidence-based clinical knowledge and skills within the specialty of neurorehabilitation, including that of acquired and progressive neurological conditions such as Motor Neuron Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain injuries. Person-centred care and an approach which promotes self-management are at the centre of our philosophy as a service. Main duties of the job
The Community Neurological Conditions Management Team (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. The post holder will jointly lead the physiotherapy team with another band 7 and hold a clinical caseload which will include a combination of outpatients and community appointments. This position presents an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical, service development and supervisory skills. You will also be joining a dynamic multidisciplinary team at the Royal Free Neurological Rehabilitation Centre, taking an active part in project work and service development activities within the neuro physiotherapy and NRC teams. The successful candidate is required to be able to demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. This is a community role and requires you to travel between sites in a timely manner. Working for our organisation
The CNCMT service is passionate about developing and delivering a world class care service, in the community and clients' own home, and will provide training and development opportunities, including supervision and appraisal, to ensure you are supported in your role. 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 within the team is: - Welcome all of the time - Confident because we are clearly communicating - Respected and cared for - Reassured that they are always in safe hands Person specification
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Diploma / degree in physiotherapy HCPC registered Post graduate courses relevant to clinical specialty Evidence of CPD Membership of special interest group Managerial / leadership qualifications Experience
Working in neurological rehab settings, including community or in-patient settings Experience of working with service users with progressive neurological conditions Leading a team and working as a team member Experience at band 7 level Highly specialist knowledge of current physiotherapy in relevant area Able to document information accurately Able to demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning abilities including problem solving relevant to clinical area Evidence of effective communication and multi-disciplinary working Able to maintain judgement and make decisions under pressure Clear vision of role / commitment to specialty Committed to personal and team development Adaptable and supportive of change Research minded Able to travel independently within local area for the purpose of community home visits Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. Please note: Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date. Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival. Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. Name: Laura Williams Job title: Clinical Lead CNCMT Email address: laura.williams38@nhs.net Telephone number: 02037582465 Additional information: Informal visits or calls welcome for more information.
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