Specialist Physiotherapist - Neurological out-patients

Job overview

Are you passionate about working in neurology out-patients? Would you like to work in a small supportive neurology out-patient team that included occupational therapists and a rehabilitation practioner? We have a varied caseload of neurological patients, and this includes supporting those with long term conditions (MS PD) with an open access scheme. Do you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients in the community? If you answer YES, then we would like to hear from you!

The post is based at Ripon hospital one day a week and then the other two days in Willow Therapy Unit at Harrogate District Hospital. When the need arises the role included visiting patients in their home.

The hours are 22.5hrs (3 days) permanently working on a Monday Wednesday and Thursday. We support patients to achieve their optimal functional level and to live successfully in the community.

Main duties of the job

• To carry an agreed clinical caseload as part of the neurology out-patients. Neurology outpatients includes the assessment, treatment and management of long-term conditions including Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis. The post holder will provide specialist physiotherapeutic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients who may have diverse and complex presentations. This includes stroke and neuro rehabilitation.
• Full training for staff will be given, to support them becoming specialist in the relevant skills. Staff should bring a min of 2 years post qualification experience to build on/develop
• To provide physiotherapy cover for Lascelles or Granby ward (stroke unit) as requested in times of staff absence.
• To rotate to other parts of the service for a time limited period to enhance skills relevant to the wider team.
• To supervise and train rotational band 5, band 4, band 3 staff and students within the team.
• To work independently under the guidance of the team leader and actively participate in the professional development of self and others.
• To contribute to other departmental activities.
• As part of the out-patient case load to visit patients in their place of residence when appropriate and provide specialist input.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached the job description document for a full list of duties and responsibilities of this post. If you have any questions, please contact p.bagot1@nhs.net 07765898257

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.