Senior Physiotherapist, Neurology Team, Band 6

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Full time
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist to join the Acute Neurotherapy Team at Gloucester Royal Hospital on a fixed term basis. You would be joining an experienced, supportive and friendly team.

This post would suit an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about working with patients who have a Neurological condition (such as GBS, MS, FND and Parkinsons) or someone that is looking to develop their clinical experience in acute Neuro rehabilitation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area, in the absence of the team leader.

The post holder is supervised by a named therapist, who may not be present at all times. Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training.

The post holder will link with the Band 7 clinical lead therapist to support the use of resources within budget. The level of managerial responsibility involves the supervision and appraisal of junior therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the Band 7.

When performing on-call duties, staff must be available on the ward within 45 minutes of the call. For staff living more than 45 minutes from the hospital, a designated on-call room for overnight stay is available in GRH and is free of charge. This room can be used by staff at both sites.

About us

It is expected that all employees uphold the values of the organisation as our values underpin everything we do and describe the way we expect our staff to behave towards our patients, families and carers and between each other. We have the following three values:

1.

Caring

Patients said: Show me that you care about me as an individual. Talk to me, not about me. Look at me when you talk to me.

2.

Listening

Patients said: Please acknowledge me, even if you can't help me right now. Show me that you know that I'm here.

3.

Excelling

Patients said: Don't just do what you have to, take the next step and go the extra mile.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone

Professional values

To deliver therapeutic interventions, acting as a specialist clinician in Acute Neurology, using the principles of Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework.

To assume responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal.

To support evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers.

Communication and interpersonal skills

To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.

Leadership, management and team working

To support leadership and work within the Neuro Therapy team, providing an effective and evidence-based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in the NHS in the UK Experience of supervising, appraising, and providing education/training to others

Knowledge

Essential

Deliver a high level of skill in assessment and management of complex patients. Demonstrate excellent communication skills, verbal, non-verbal and written when interacting with patients/carers, other team members and the MDT. Knowledge of and ability to apply and utilise evidence based practice, including National guidelines to deliver, evaluate and audit the service. Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service and manage changes in service delivery in self and others.

Desirable

Valid UK Driving License

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucester Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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