Neurological Outpatient Physiotherapist

Job overview

This role is offered on a part time basis of 22.5 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Band 6 Neuro Physiotherapist to join our Neuro Outpatient team located in our new rehabilitation gym at Great Western Hospital.

We are looking for physiotherapist who wants to consolidate and further develop their specialist Neurological skills towards advanced practice.

We are a truly caring and dynamic team based at Great Western Hospital, therapists are supported by highly experienced clinical specialists. We have excellent links with our Consultant colleagues, specialist nurse practitioners and local rehabilitation teams.

You will have an interesting and wide ranging case load of neurological conditions including MS, MND, FND, and stroke. We provide a specialist vestibular service, you will be trained and supported to develop clinical skills in this area

We are a team that is developing and modernising and we are looking for an innovative therapist to join us on this journey.

For more information contact Nicola Harris on 01793 605093 or  [email protected]

Main duties of the job

The role of the Band 6 Physiotherapist is to develop and deliver a highly specialised and highly skilled level of neurological physiotherapy including advanced assessment and treatment of patients who may have complex disabilities due to neurological conditions. To be responsible for your own specialist caseload and that of the team under your direct supervision, including Band 5's and assistants and to assist in the day-to-day organisation, development and monitoring of the specialised neuro team, working alongside other senior staff and Clinical Specialists to provide a comprehensive and high quality physiotherapy service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To treat a complex caseload in the Neuro Outpatient Department, and other locations as service requires using advanced and highly developed skills.

• To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.

• To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using highly specialised assessment and clinical reasoning skills to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care.

• To be professional, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and support Band 5’s to do the same.

• To assist in the running of the Neuro Out Patient Department, and to deputise for the Clinical Specialist if required, including attending meetings, MND Forums and others as required.

• To take part in working parties/forums, developing policy changes within Neuro Out Patient Department which will impact on all service users.

• To work with the Clinical Specialist in developing and implementing the strategic and operation management of the physiotherapy service.

• To communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and those involved around patient care using a variety of skills and written information to maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition. There may be barriers to communication such as sensory loss impairments, cognitive deficits and dysphasia.

See attached JD for full responsibilities.