CLCH Harrow are now welcoming applications from an experienced Physiotherapist with a passion for Neuro.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is conscientious, passionate and adaptable. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and will be able to demonstrate an adaptable approach whilst meeting guidelines associated with Therapy. They must be confident working as a lone worker, with the support of the team.

Main duties of the job

• To be an active member of the multidisciplinary community neuro-rehabilitation team, providing highly specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
• To participate in the delivery and evaluation of the, Early Supported Discharge for Stroke service, and Community Neurorehabilitation pathways.
• To be responsible for the education and supervision of junior physiotherapy staff, including rotational staff, rehabilitation assistants and physiotherapy students

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme *T& C's apply
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• Educated to degree level with appropriate post graduate qualification in relevant clinical area
• HCPC registration
• Evidence Of CPD relevant to the treatment of people with neurological conditions

Desirable

• Member of specialist interest group i.e. ACPIN/AGILE
• MSC in appropriate clinical area

Experience

Essential

• General experience at junior level and substantive experience at senior level in neurology.
• Postgraduate experience of working in a multi professional team
• Experience in teaching and training

Desirable

• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience of working in a NHS service
• Experience of research and clinical audit

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced skills in the assessment, treatment and discharge planning of people with complex neurological conditions that may present with behavioural, cognitive and/or language problems
• Ability to apply core physiotherapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a client centred, goal setting approach
• Awareness of own competency, knowledge and skill level and when to seek appropriate help
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant National and Local guidelines and frameworks
• Knowledge of outcome measures and up to date evidence based practice associated with people with neurological conditions
• Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
• Advanced communication and report writing skills, in both verbal and written format
• Skills in supervision and appraisal of assistants, junior therapists and students
• IT skills - e.g. Microsoft Word, Power point, Excel, Outlook
• Presentation skills appropriate for teaching of junior staff, students and peers in in-service training setting
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and risk management
• An understanding of the importance of involving service users in their treatment and in service development

Desirable

• Knowledge of research and audit processes

Other

Essential

• Ability to self motivate and innovate
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description) with or without adaptations
• Ability to manage own caseload and to prioritise under pressure for self and team

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Honeypot Lane Health Centre

839 Honeypot Ln

Stanmore

HA7 1AT

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824-ONW-6570240