Job summary
Surrey Downs Health & Care
We are seeking a highly experienced Neuro Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to develop and consolidate their clinical and leadership skills in a specialist Acute setting working on HASU, ASU and Neuro/Stroke Outliers. We are looking for a dynamic, professional and enthusiastic leader to join our friendly & supportive multi-disciplinary team.
Are you an experienced team lead looking to use your skills in the Acute?
Main duties of the job
To lead the Acute Stroke and Neuro Occupational therapy and Physiotherapy teams, manage junior staff and support the team in the development, efficiencies and quality of the service. To support the team to provide a comprehensive and quality therapy service to patients with Stroke and other Neurological conditions, that satisfies professional standards and fulfils requirements for clinical governance. To act as a source of clinical expertise and be a clinical lead for Acute Stroke therapies and provide a clinical service for this cohort in line with professional qualification. Working across organisational boundaries and as an integral part of the Integrated Stroke and Neuro team, the Therapy lead will lead the Acute Stroke and Neuro OT and Physio teams and interface with the medical team, as well as the community teams in both SW London and Surrey to ensure a smooth pathway for service users. About us
Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations. Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership and oversight as well as supporting complex decision-making for staff in the team. Applying specialist knowledge and skills across the total range of neurological impairments, procedures and practices gained through practical experience, underpinned by theoretical knowledge. To assess and implement specialist treatment programmes as an autonomous practitioner, maintaining associated clinical records in line with professional qualification (OT/ Physio). Responsible for the organisation, management, evaluation and development of the specialist service, and the provision of formal and informal supervision to new graduates and less experienced therapists, and non-registered staff members of the team, and students. To lead specialist team-based continuous professional development (CPD) activities and participate in Stroke and Neuro team service-wide CPD activities. To lead on clinical audits, service pilots/projects and other research activities to support the development of evidence based practice. Work in conjunction with the CNRS, Homefirst and Reablement Teams to ensure that patients are offered the optimal rehabilitation pathway. To work alongside SSD team to ensure that the Supported Discharge Team maximises capacity to treat as many Stroke patients as resources allow. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Working at "M" level as demonstrated by ongoing CPD including "M" level accreditation, lecturing on "M" level courses and research/publications. Post registration training in neurological physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. Commitment to advanced clinical professional development. Desirable
Member of regional or national committee or project group. Member of relevant appropriate multi professional interest group. Experience
Essential
Significant post-qualification experience. Significant experience at Band 7 level working with neurological patients including acute/outpatients. Expert knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients across a number of neuro specialities, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning. Expert level of knowledge in the application of neurological rehab approaches. Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management. Desirable
Spinal injuries unit working in acute/community/rehab settings. Experience of formal presentations at regional and national levels. Actively involved in developing research links with other academic institutions. Skills
Essential
Exceptional team building and team working skills. Excellent time management and organisational skills. Proven clinical leadership ability. Confidence in teaching multidisciplinary staff groups. Ability to advise and manage an appropriate organized neuro rehab service. Desirable
Competent I.T. skills. Experience in service development. 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details
Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Epsom General Hospital Dorking Road, Epsom Epsom KT18 7EG
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To lead the Acute Stroke and Neuro Occupational therapy and Physiotherapy teams, manage junior staff and support the team in the development, efficiencies and quality of the service. To support the team to provide a comprehensive and quality therapy service to patients with Stroke and other Neurological conditions, that satisfies professional standards and fulfils requirements for clinical governance. To act as a source of clinical expertise and be a clinical lead for Acute Stroke therapies and provide a clinical service for this cohort in line with professional qualification. Working across organisational boundaries and as an integral part of the Integrated Stroke and Neuro team, the Therapy lead will lead the Acute Stroke and Neuro OT and Physio teams and interface with the medical team, as well as the community teams in both SW London and Surrey to ensure a smooth pathway for service users. About us
Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations. Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership and oversight as well as supporting complex decision-making for staff in the team. Applying specialist knowledge and skills across the total range of neurological impairments, procedures and practices gained through practical experience, underpinned by theoretical knowledge. To assess and implement specialist treatment programmes as an autonomous practitioner, maintaining associated clinical records in line with professional qualification (OT/ Physio). Responsible for the organisation, management, evaluation and development of the specialist service, and the provision of formal and informal supervision to new graduates and less experienced therapists, and non-registered staff members of the team, and students. To lead specialist team-based continuous professional development (CPD) activities and participate in Stroke and Neuro team service-wide CPD activities. To lead on clinical audits, service pilots/projects and other research activities to support the development of evidence based practice. Work in conjunction with the CNRS, Homefirst and Reablement Teams to ensure that patients are offered the optimal rehabilitation pathway. To work alongside SSD team to ensure that the Supported Discharge Team maximises capacity to treat as many Stroke patients as resources allow. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Working at "M" level as demonstrated by ongoing CPD including "M" level accreditation, lecturing on "M" level courses and research/publications. Post registration training in neurological physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. Commitment to advanced clinical professional development. Desirable
Member of regional or national committee or project group. Member of relevant appropriate multi professional interest group. Experience
Essential
Significant post-qualification experience. Significant experience at Band 7 level working with neurological patients including acute/outpatients. Expert knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients across a number of neuro specialities, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning. Expert level of knowledge in the application of neurological rehab approaches. Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management. Desirable
Spinal injuries unit working in acute/community/rehab settings. Experience of formal presentations at regional and national levels. Actively involved in developing research links with other academic institutions. Skills
Essential
Exceptional team building and team working skills. Excellent time management and organisational skills. Proven clinical leadership ability. Confidence in teaching multidisciplinary staff groups. Ability to advise and manage an appropriate organized neuro rehab service. Desirable
Competent I.T. skills. Experience in service development. 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. UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details
Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Epsom General Hospital Dorking Road, Epsom Epsom KT18 7EG
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