Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Spasticity

Job overview

Following a successful pilot, permanent funding has been secured for 2x physiotherapy posts within the specialist regional MDT Spasticity, Intrathecal Baclofen and Dystonia Services at North Bristol NHS Trust.

This is a new and exciting opportunity for specialist physiotherapists, with proven skills and experience in the management of neurodisability and spasticity, to join this progressive and innovative team.

We are looking for individuals with the leadership skills and attributes to collaborate and work across professional and organisational boundaries. The successful post holders will be key in embedding physiotherapy within the service and taking opportunities to ensure the full potential and scope of physiotherapy is realised.

Clinics run Wednesday afternoons and Thursdays with some flexibility in when clinic admin and service development time is delivered. The primary base is Southmead hospital, but there may be need or opportunity to work in alternative locations across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire health and social care system.

Main duties of the job

• The Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Spasticity delivers enhanced level of practice and clinical leadership within the defined areas of the pathway.

• The post holder oversees the day-to-day running of the physiotherapy team within the Multidisciplinary (MDT) spasticity, dystonia and intrathecal baclofen outpatient clinics and is line managed by the Pathway Lead for Neurosciences and Stroke.

• They undertake the role of a clinical leader to plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the physio service into these areas.

• They will support the MDT in the delivery of the services including management of referrals, participation in multi-disciplinary team clinics, and making onwards referrals when required.

• Work as an autonomous, highly skilled clinician, to provide a specialised service of physiotherapy including assessment, treatment, advice and education for patients, carers/families and staff within the spasticity, dystonia and intra-thecal baclofen outpatient clinics.

• As the Physiotherapy Clinical Lead within the MDT, provide specialist advice to other professionals on holistic management strategies and work closely with the Consultants and MDT to formulate appropriate management plans for patients.

• Provide appropriate training and education to other Health care professionals, including physiotherapists and students. To be an expert resource within the Physiotherapy service for this specialist patient group.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.