Band 6 Physiotherapist Neuro Outreach

Job summary

Join one of the biggest acute hospitals trusts in the country We have an opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Physiotherapist to join the Neuro Rehabilitation Outreach team. Base location to be decided, depending upon the successful applicant across Boston and Louth. This is a countywide post so there will be an expectation to travel primarily on the east of the County. The successful applicant will undertake evidence-based and holistic Physiotherapy interventions to support patients to self manage long term neurological condition or following recent neurological event/relapse and provide therapeutic interventions to support patients to maximise their potential.

The successful candidate will be supported by highly skilled and experienced physiotherapists as well as have opportunities for professional development and supervision.

The successful candidate must be flexible, innovative, highly motivated and above all be committed to improving the care and assessment of people within the neuro-rehabilitation outreach specialty.

We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. The Trust has made real progress in improving the quality and safety of care that we provide. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision, and in return we wish to help people achieve their career aspirations within the NHS.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of Physiotherapy assessment & interventions to people who have a neurological condition and are experiencing difficulties. Working together with the individual, to assess needs, agree goals, implement intervention plans and evaluate progress. Working with other members of the MDT to ensure comprehensive, holistic assessment and treatment plans.

About us

Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Job description

Job responsibilities

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great Teaching Trust. Your NHS needs you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy Registration as a Physiotherapist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Evidence of maintained CPD in a portfolio including attendance at relevant post graduate courses 5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above including English Language and Maths

Desirable

Membership of the CSP Involvement in a special interest group ( ACPIN) Evidence of neuro-specific courses Basic Management Training

Experience

Essential

Proven experience as a physiotherapist in a variety of NHS clinical areas. Including experience in the treatment of long term neurological conditions (may include stroke patients) Experience of working as part of a team/MDT Good theoretical knowledge with working knowledge of a broad range of conditions Student or assistant supervision, contributing to education

Desirable

Knowledge of the workings of the community services and intermediate care services Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of CSP guidelines, Trust policies & procedures understanding the legal responsibilities of the role Understanding clinical governance & its implications for the service Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written skills along with clear, logical presentation skills. Able to write complex reports correctly in clear and legible English. Ability to work effectively alone & as part of a team Ability to Lead a team Ability to organise, delegate and prioritise in a timely and effective manner Ability to cope with working in a moderately physical and stressful environment with aggressive and emotional people Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework

Desirable

Competent IT skills Evidence of participation in audits Ability to organise and run internal courses Supervision of other staff Committee membership safety committee.

specific requirements

Essential

Special interest in development of Neurological and Medical Services Flexibility & ability to work in a moderately physical & stressful environment Problem solving Able to meet the Travel Requirements of the post

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