Neurological Specialist Physiotherapist

Job summary

Do you want to be part of a team that can offer support through a Neurology Network, in-service training and strong clinical supervision?

If so, we are looking for an enthusiastic Physiotherapist with a special interest in Stroke and Neurology to join our Neurological Outpatient Therapy Service in Amber Valley and Erewash.

This opportunity would be suitable for band 6 or experienced band 5 Physiotherapists.

You will be joining a friendly team that has a strong emphasis on high quality evidence-based care, interdisciplinary teamwork and staff well-being. The team is comprised of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Technical Instructors, Neurology Nurse Specialist and Admin Support.

We will provide you with a supportive environment to develop your clinical skills and rehabilitation experience. Alongside regular caseload supervision and the option of joint sessions with experienced therapy staff; we offer a robust structure of CPD, and peer supervision.

We are also highly supportive of initiative and service development, both within the local team and across our wider Stroke and Neurology Specialist Services. If you are keen for professional progression and personal development, this could be the job for you.

Working hours Mon-Fri, pattern to be negotiated.

We provide clinical services in outpatient settings at Ripley Hospital and Ilkeston Hospital. Base of work can be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Physiotherapist working within our service you will:

Undertake specialised, detailed, complex and accurate assessments of patients with neurological pathology and identify and carry out appropriate Physiotherapy interventions in conjunction with multi-disciplinary team aims and individual goal setting. Actively participate in multi-disciplinary treatment planning and goal setting to facilitate collaborative care and a high quality service.

About us

We are a well-established, supportive and friendly team who have a strong commitment to excellent patient care.

We are part of a wider developing stroke and neurology service network and we are able to offer opportunities for service development and audit.

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of ongoing personal professional development Wide experience in a variety of specialties including neurology Experience of MDT working within the NHS Experience of supervising staff

Skills

Essential

Ability to assess and treat stroke and neurological conditions Ability to allocate and organize own workload and support other staff and students Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to plan and manage highly specialised treatment regimes

Qualifications

Essential

HCPC Registered Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent

Desirable

Evidence of relevant post graduate training and experience with particular reference to Stroke, Long Term Neurological Conditions and other complex pathologies

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