We have an exciting opportunity for a Physiotherapist to join our award winning Community Neurology team, based in King's Lynn.

Our multi-professional team provides a specialist service for individuals across West Norfolk with a variety of neurological conditions for example MS, PD, MND and TBI.

The role includes working across the whole patient pathway from diagnosis and new symptoms management, through the condition pathway home based therapies, case management, social re-integration, vocational rehabilitation and palliative care. The post holder will be supported to provide specialist neurological assessment, interpretation, intervention and education. This will include patient-centred goal planning and rehabilitation and liaison/referral to other support services, and family support where appropriate in conjunction with the rest of the team.

Assessment and intervention will predominantly be held in patients home or at patients' choice of venue, including the gym, and other sites in the community where appropriate.

Main duties of the job

Undertake a major clinical role in assessment, review and treatment to the adult population with the diagnosis of a Neurological Condition and problems related to this, living in the community within West Norfolk.

o To plan, deliver and co-ordinate Physiotherapy intervention for patients with Neurological Conditions across West Norfolk

o To be responsible for Continued Professional Development (CPD) and Personal Development Plan (PDP) for Community Assistant practitioners.

o To have an input into service development, under the direction of the Team Leads/ Service Manager, across West Norfolk and in conjunction with the rest of the team in response to NICE guidance, local governance and government policy.

About us

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Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients with neurological conditions, living in the community of west Norfolk, whose needs are complex and may have multiple health/social problems. Using investigative and analytical skills to assess and to formulate individualised management, through mutually agreed goals and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning, and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to develop a specialised programme of rehabilitation.

To have clinical responsibility for a caseload of patients, and to organise caseload using management skills, effectively and efficiently prioritising according to risk category.

Act as a resource on issues of neurological Physiotherapy practice to all colleagues within the Community Neurology Service, and to the wider integrated teams.

To provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other health and social care members of the wider multidisciplinary team regarding specialist neurological physiotherapy.

To train and supervise assistant practitioner/therapy assistant staff on a daily basis, and students where relevant, on matters of specialist physiotherapy practice.

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including management of patients within your care. To ensure high standards of clinical care for patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise.

To be able to communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise potential and ensure understanding of condition and rehabilitation process. There are many aspects of communication, which may be required with a variety of patients, e.g. persuasion, explanation, motivation, empathy and defusing sensitive and stressful situations. There will also be some barriers to effective communication, e.g. loss of hearing, speech and language deficit, confusion/dementia, pain and anxiety/fear.

To be able to communicate effectively with other health or social care professionals in order to facilitate a multidisciplinary approach to the management of patients with Neurological Conditions in the community.

To undertake appropriate training to allow working across the professional boundaries of basic OT practice, e.g. assessment and issue of appropriate Activities of Daily Living (ADL) equipment

To work closely with the Speech and Language Therapist to assess and review patients with swallowing difficulties.

Be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work, and comply with any policies that may be required to improve safety within work area, including prompt reporting of accidents to Service Manager, and ensuring equipment use is safe.

To undertake the measurement and evaluation of work and current practices, through evidence based practice, audit and use of outcome measures, either individually, or with team members.

To comply with professional standards of practice in accordance with professional body.

To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date documentation in accordance with professional standards and legal requirements, and within departmental guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
• HCPC registration

Desirable

• Post graduate specialised training eg Bobath course

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate experience demonstrating high level of clinical expertise
• Experience of working with patients who have neurological conditions

Desirable

• Basic IT skills
• Some experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Previous experience as a fieldwork educator
• Experience of working with patients with complex Neurological conditions

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Self-motivated and confident
• Ability to educate patients, staff and others about specific conditions and their management.
• To be able to work well under pressure
• Up-to-date clinical skills with regard to neurological conditions
• Sound knowledge base in neurology, elderly care and orthopaedics
• Knowledge of current evidence based practice and relevant National Service Frameworks for neurology

Desirable

• Initiative to work alone, but good team member
• Good time management skills
• Good prioritising skills
• Commitment to self-improvement
• Knowledge of OT practice
• Knowledge of Social Services

Personal and people development

Essential

• Experience delivering training both to own and other disciplines

Desirable

• Practice educator training
• Past experience of supervising colleagues

Other

Essential

• Professional appearance
• Be able to: kneel, bend and stoop, and work in cramped environments
• Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
• Manoeuvre patients using handling aids
• Be reliable
• Must hold full and valid driving license and have access to a vehicle
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English language.

Desirable

• Knowledge of local area
• Experience of undertaking appraisals
• Some experience of participating in service development

Communication

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Personal attributes/Behaviours

Essential

• Able to identify with the Trusts Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

St James Clinic

Extons Road

King's lynn

PE30 5NU

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