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Undertakes advanced neurological assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations and from this formulates a diagnosis and treatment plan which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner.
Takes a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of therapists, therapy assistants, undergraduate therapy students (including those at Masters level) and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Initiates and participates in evidence based projects and is responsible for implementing changes within designated team/area and setting and monitoring standards of practice.
Main duties of the job
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Other
Essential
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust manual handling guidelines
- Able to perform on call and weekend duties
- Professional demeanour
- Compassionate and Empathic
- Ability to work as a team member
- Flexible
- Good time management
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience (can include undergraduate experience).
- Broad range of experience at junior level including ICU, medical, surgery, neurology, outpatients and elderly care
- Participation in on-call and weekend rota
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team
- Ability to form a sound prognosis and advise other members of the MDT
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 level
- Student supervision / clinical education
- Experience of the research process
- Teaching experience in in-service programs
- Committee membership, e.g. health and safety
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Remains updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Good assessment skills based on a sound clinical reasoning approach including the assessment of symptom behaviour, history taking and gathering of physical/objective testing and hypothesis formation
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Willingness to participate in staff training
- Ability to work with multi/interdisciplinary team and set team goals
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust’s policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety to meet the differing needs of the patients
- Ability to keep timely, legible and accurate records
- Show evidence of being self-motivated
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment
- Able to motivate self and others
- Ability to work autonomously
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Evidence of participation in research / audit
- Supervision of other staff, e.g. physiotherapy/rehabilitation assistant
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD, in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio, including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field
Desirable
- Working towards MSc
- Special interest group membership
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This advert is for Specialised Physiotherapist with St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £47951.00 to £56863.00. The contract type is 12 months (secondment 12 months). The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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