We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Physiotherapist, who is committed to providing excellent care to our patients in Croydon. You need to have proven skills in the management of patients with neurological conditions, across a variety of settings.

Main duties of the job

This is a new post and you would be instrumental in developing the role across both Croydon University Hospital and the Community. The post holder would be responsible for the expert clinical assessment and management of patients, providing patient-centred quality care to patients with a range of neurological conditions. You will be responsible for the assessment and management of both routine and complex neurological pathologies, encompassing the skills of advanced assessment, examination and management, within an agreed scope of practice.

The post holder will work as part of the Integrated Neuro Therapy team in Croydon, providing a range of specialized Physiotherapy input, supporting staff to deliver high quality evidence based therapy. The post holder will work collaboratively with Therapists, Neuro navigator, Consultants, Specialist Nurses, the wider MDT and GP's in primary and secondary care, providing expert advice, and guidance. The post holder will develop the service for the management of patients with spasticity across the pathway

About us

Croydon Health Services provides integrated NHS services to care for people at home, in schools, andhealth clinics across the borough as well as at Croydon University Hospital and Purley War MemorialHospital.CUH provides more than 100 specialist services and is home to the borough's only EmergencyDepartment and 24/7 maternity services, including a labour ward, midwifery-led birth centre and theCrocus home birthing team.Purley War Memorial Hospital (PWMH) in the south of the borough offers outpatient care, includingdiagnostic services, physiotherapy and ophthalmology services run by Moorfields Eye Hospital,alongside an onsite GP surgery.Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after forpeople of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-termconditions without them having to come to hospital.We are a very close-knit and friendly organisation where everyone of our 3600 members of staff isvalued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification

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Person Specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Registered as a Physiotherapist with Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and CSP
• Evidence of post graduate courses relating to adult neuro physiotherapy

Desirable

• MSc in Advanced Physiotherapy practice/Advanced Clinical Practice
• Injection therapy course for therapeutic use of botulinum toxin in tone management

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

Essential

• Expert knowledge of evidence based guidelines and policies in the management of adult patients with neurological conditions
• Expert knowledge of the healthcare system within the UK, relating to patients with neurological conditions

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Extensive post graduate experience with significant recent experience practising as a band 7 Physiotherapist in adult neuro, across different clinical setting
• Extensive experience in management of spasticity
• Extensive experience of working in an NHS multi-professional setting dealing with adults with neurological conditions
• Experience of managing and supervising other staff

Desirable

• Previous experience in an advanced physiotherapy practitioner neuro role with adults

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

• Advanced clinical assessment skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skill

Other

Essential

• Identifies what attracts them to this specific post at Croydon Health services Trust
• Demonstrates a commitment and motivation to work with people with Neurological conditions
• Self-motivated with drive for improvement, and flexibility in approach and attitude

Desirable

• Full driving license with access to vehicle for work

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon

Croydon

CR7 7YE

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