Physiotherapist

Employer
St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Location
London
Salary
£51,488 to £57,802 Per annum
Closing date
27 May 2024
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Physiotherapist to join our well established and respected, multi-disciplinary community neuro team (which includes early supported discharge for stroke patients) within the borough of Wandsworth.The successful applicant will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of adults with a variety of neurological conditions. There is a strong emphasis on multi-disciplinary working especially within service development and team learning. The multi-disciplinary team includes occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dietician, clinical neuropsychologist, clinical nurse specialist, neuronavigator, therapy assistant practitioners, admin and psychology assistants.As a senior team member, the post holder will have a key role in the ongoing development of the CNT physiotherapy service, and will also have a role in the overall CNT service development.Continuing professional development is actively supported via clinical supervision, annual Personal Development Plans, post-graduate and in-service training from both a uni-professional and multi-disciplinary point of view. Supervision of students and more junior staff is actively encouraged. All our physiotherapy staff are fully supported by a Clinical and Operational Lead and Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist.Main duties of the jobTo assess and manage own caseload of patients including those with a complex presentation, make a diagnosis, and to develop and deliver individualised physiotherapy treatment programmes.To work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Health Professions Council.To be responsible for line managing and clinically supervising junior members of the team (e.g. Band 6 Physiotherapist and/or rehab assistant), as well as providing clinical education to students on placement.Be a lead physiotherapist for community neuro rehabilitation including early supported discharge for stroke patients.To take a key role in the future development of the multi disciplinary service.About usWith over 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, we are the largest healthcare provider in southwest London. Our main site, St George's Hospital in Tooting - one of the country's principal teaching hospitals - is shared with St George's, University of London, which trains medical students and carries out advanced medical research. St George's Hospital also hosts the St George's, University of London and Kingston University Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, which is responsible for training a wide range of healthcare professionals from across the region. As well as acute hospital services, we provide a wide variety of specialist care and a full range of community services to patients of all ages following integration with Community Services Wandsworth in 2010.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of 1.3 million across southwest London. A large number of services, such as cardiothoracic medicine and surgery, neurosciences and renal transplantation, also cover significant populations from Surrey and Sussex, totalling around 3.5 million people.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe attached job description provides a full overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the essential and desirable qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the full Job Description attachment with the job advert.Education / QualificationsESSENTIALPhysiotherapy Degree or equivalentHealthcare Professions Council registrationPost graduate study at a Masters degree level or specialist developmentExperienceESSENTIALExperience of developing others through CPD / PDP/ clinical supervisionExperience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary teamSkillsESSENTIALAbility to teach specific physiotherapy treatment packages to patients / carers / othersAbility to facilitate learning in othersDrive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence using EBP and clinical networksAble to manage own time and caseload independentlyKnowledgeESSENTIALIn depth knowledge of community neurologyTo be competent in handling the mental, emotional and psycho-social aspects of working in Community NeurologyTo be familiar with relevant legislation relating to the care of clients with neurological conditions.Person SpecificationQualifications and experienceEssentialGraduate Diploma / Degree in PhysiotherapyRegistered with Health Professions CouncilEvidence of relevant in depth postgraduate study or qualification at a level equivalent to a Masters where it exists e.g. Bobath CourseExperience of developing others through CPD / PDP/ clinical supervisionExperience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or multi-disciplinary teamDesirableMember of the Chartered Society of PhysiotherapyKnowledgeEssentialIn depth knowledge of community neurologyTo be competent in handling the mental, emotional and psycho-social aspects of working in Community NeurologyTo be familiar with relevant legislation relating to the care of clients with neurological conditions.SkillsEssentialAbility to teach specific physiotherapy treatment packages to patients / carers / othersAbility to facilitate learning in othersDrive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence using EBP and clinical networksAble to manage own time and caseload independentlyCompetent computer skills e.g. word, excel Excellent written and spoken communicationEmployer detailsEmployer nameSt George's Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressSt Johns Therapy Centre162 St Johns HillLondonSW11 1SWAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.200-NN-6225653-AHP-Z Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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