Specialist Neuro-Physiotherapist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Neurological Physiotherapy service at the Homerton Healthcare. The post is a fixed term contract to cover the maternity leave of the static B6 Physiotherapist on the Regional Neuro-Rehabilitation Unit (RNRU) and a permanent full time role on the Neuro-rotation. The rotations include Neuro-Outliers, Stroke, Level 1 and Level 2 Inpatient Rehabilitation, and two community neuro rotations including Early Supported Discharge and a Neuro Specialist Community Therapy Team. There is a robust commitment to CPD and training at Homerton University Hospital and supervision will be provided through band 7 team leads and the Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists., As a competent and experienced Physiotherapist in neurology you will be working with complex neurologically impaired adults. You will bring skills and enthusiasm while working to extend your knowledge, practice and service development experience, working within teams and across the pathway to ensure patient flow to the most appropriate discharge location via community services., The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HPC registered Physiotherapist
Desirable
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Neurology
• Relevant post graduate courses
Skills Essential
• Ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment for a range of neurological conditions.
• Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure
• Effective discharge planning skills.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with all disciplines and patients to optimise management.
• Clear, concise verbal and written reporting skills.
• Able to work within a MDT
• High standard of IT skills
• Team leadership potential.
• Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help
Desirable
• Able to manage complex patients
Experience Essential
• Broad general experience at junior level
• Experience of managing an adult neurology caseload
• Experience of using outcome measures
Desirable
• Work in a community setting
• Work in a multicultural society
• Experience of clinically supervising
Knowlwdge Essential
• Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
• Current professional issues.
• High level of risk management and clinical quality awareness
Desirable
• Health needs in a multicultural community
Other Essential
• Professional manner.
• Able to respond to pressure
• Able to participate in the out of hour's rota
• Ability to work flexibly
• Able to travel within Hackney
• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Person Specification Education Essential
• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HPC registered Physiotherapist
Desirable
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Member of Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Neurology
• Relevant post graduate courses
Skills Essential
• Ability to assess and implement appropriate treatment for a range of neurological conditions.
• Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure
• Effective discharge planning skills.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with all disciplines and patients to optimise management.
• Clear, concise verbal and written reporting skills.
• Able to work within a MDT
• High standard of IT skills
• Team leadership potential.
• Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help
Desirable
• Able to manage complex patients
Experience Essential
• Broad general experience at junior level
• Experience of managing an adult neurology caseload
• Experience of using outcome measures
Desirable
• Work in a community setting
• Work in a multicultural society
• Experience of clinically supervising
Knowlwdge Essential
• Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
• Current professional issues.
• High level of risk management and clinical quality awareness
Desirable
• Health needs in a multicultural community
Other Essential
• Professional manner.
• Able to respond to pressure
• Able to participate in the out of hour's rota
• Ability to work flexibly
• Able to travel within Hackney
• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
  
  Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.