Job overview
The RNOH PNI UNIT is recognised as a leading UK tertiary centre for the treatment of complex peripheral nerve injuries for all age groups including brachial plexus injuries in both infants and adults (in both the upper and lower limb). Some patients are seen and treated as emergencies as a result of acute trauma, and others are referred because of chronic problems (e.g. Nerve compressions including TOS) sometimes these can be associated with previous injury. The unit also deals with nerve tumours in the upper and lower limbs.
The AHP team comprises of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and a CNS working across two sites. Bolsover therapy team treat outpatients and run parallel drop-in clinics alongside the consultants on a Tuesday morning. Stanmore upper limb therapy team care for both outpatients and patients who are attending for a one-week inpatient rehabilitation stay. This post will be primarily based at Bolsover Street- carrying an outpatient case load - but occasionally the post holder may have to work at the Stanmore site to help to cover clinics, rehab patients and attend teaching and training sessions.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Physiotherapist to join our team. In this role, you will be accountable for all aspects of patient care, conducting specialised PNI assessments and treatments, and developing individualised care plans for complex conditions. You will communicate effectively with diverse patients, provide clinical expertise to other therapists, and lead changes in clinical practices.
Key responsibilities include:
- Clinical Excellence: Conduct specialised PNI assessments and treatments, develop and reassess care plans, and ensure high standards of clinical practice.
- Patient Engagement: Encourage patients and carers to regain and maintain independence.
- Leadership: Lead changes in clinical practices, initiate multidisciplinary meetings, and manage team appraisals.
- Service Development: Participate in policy development, monitor service standards, deliver training, and propose service delivery improvements.
- General Duties: Ensure equipment safety, handle distressed patients, and adhere to policies.
Join us to help drive forward service transformation to help make a difference in patient care and advancing clinical practices.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see Job description and personal specification for full outline of main role and responsibilities
Person specification
IT skills
Essential
- Competent IT and presentation skills
Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clinical reasoning, applying theory and evidence to practice
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Registered with Healthcare Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD maintained portfolio including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to this post/specialist area
- Attended courses related to staff supervision/development
- Extensive post graduate experience within the healthcare environment
- A broad range of clinical experience including orthopaedics/out patients, rehabilitation
- Experience at minimum of band 6 level, working in specialist area
- Attained a high level of clinical competence in specialist area
- Experience of junior staff, student or tech supervision
- Experience of teaching junior staff and undergraduates
- Participated in Appraisal
- Applicants should demonstrate a good reasoned account of why they are suitable to work in this specialist field at RNOH
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
- Understands legal responsibilities of profession
- Demonstrates a sound understanding of clinical governance and its implications for physiotherapy
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of specialist interest group relevant to field
- MSc in related health care field
- Leadership Course
- Experience in NHS
- Experience working with patients with complex needs
- Experience as appraiser
- Involvement in national clinical interest group
- Experience of working at B7 or above
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise a complex and busy caseload
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients with complex presentations/histories or impaired communication abilities.
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear, concise and logical manner
- Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses
- Ability to self-motivate and motivate others
- Demonstrates self-reflection
- Team player
Responsibility for Policy/Service Development
Essential
- Experience of leading clinical audit in specialist area and demonstrates a sound understanding quality improvement and research
Desirable
- Undertaken research / evaluation of practice / work based projects and initiated change
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This advert is for Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Peripheral Nerve Injury with Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust in Stanmore, London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £58,133 - £65,261 pro-rata per annum inclusive of HCAs. The contract type is Permanent: will consider condensed working days. The application deadline is 25 Jun 2026.
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