Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist
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. You will have substantial post graduate experience, including working within neurological and community settings with evidence of relevant post graduate training. You will have been involved in service development projects and have experience managing and supervising staff and working within a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate is required to be able 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. About us
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. There is an in-service training programme, clinical supervision and opportunities to attend other in-house and training relevant to the role. Applicants will be supported and given opportunity to take part in quality improvement ideas and initiatives to improve staff wellbeing, patient 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 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 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. Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. 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 Awareness of current health issues 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 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. Neurological Rehabilitation Centre Edgware Hospital £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata Contract
Fixed term Duration
7 months Working pattern
Part-time, Compressed hours Reference number
Job locations
Neurological Rehabilitation Centre Edgware Hospital
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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. You will have substantial post graduate experience, including working within neurological and community settings with evidence of relevant post graduate training. You will have been involved in service development projects and have experience managing and supervising staff and working within a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate is required to be able 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. About us
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. There is an in-service training programme, clinical supervision and opportunities to attend other in-house and training relevant to the role. Applicants will be supported and given opportunity to take part in quality improvement ideas and initiatives to improve staff wellbeing, patient 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 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 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. Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. 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 Awareness of current health issues 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 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. Neurological Rehabilitation Centre Edgware Hospital £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata Contract
Fixed term Duration
7 months Working pattern
Part-time, Compressed hours Reference number
Job locations
Neurological Rehabilitation Centre Edgware Hospital
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