Band 7 Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Spasticity and Neurodisability Management

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 physiotherapist to work within the Spasticity Management and Neurodisability Service at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Band 7 physiotherapist to join the team.

Effective communication and a positive approach to the management of complex disability are essential

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with the Consultant Physiotherapist and the wider spasticity MDT Team.

This position offers the opportunity to further advance skills in the assessment and management of patients with spasticity and cerebral palsy.

Regular supervision and support for continued professional development is offered, and the opportunity to work with the team on current research and audit projects

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/ Training

Essential

• Degree/or equivalent in Physiotherapy
• Registered Physiotherapist (HPC)
• Post graduate neurosciences courses
• Active member of a neurosciences interest group
• Student supervision or teaching skills course

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Experience

Essential

• 5 years post-graduate work experience at appointment
• 2 years specific neurological experience
• Broad range of experience at junior level including ITU, medical, surgical, neurology, musculoskeletal and elderly care
• Evidence of having worked unsupervised on an emergency and on-call and weekend rota assessing and treating patients with deteriorating respiratory and neurological status on ITU and the wards.
• Evidence of having supervised undergraduate physiotherapy students and/or evidence of having supervised qualified physiotherapists being responsible for undertaking IPR and their professional development.
• Experience of teaching a wide range of groups (for example physiotherapy colleagues, students, physiotherapy assistants, other MDT members).
• Evidence of participation in audit.
• Evidence of active participation in and organisation of inservice training programmes.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Autonomous practitioner who is able to work unsupervised at a specialist level.
• Ability to supervise staff whom will be directly accountable to the post-holder.
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively and professionally as part of a multi-disciplinary team, understanding the role and nature of team working.
• Evidence of up to date Continued Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, in-service training, any courses attended and clinical experience gained
• Evidence of initiative
• Demonstrate good time management skills
• A positive approach to the treatment of acute, chronic and progressive disability.
• Effective written communication skills, including accurate record keeping using POMR system.
• Competent IT skills

Desirable

• Evidence of effective presentation and training skills.
• Commitment to teaching at a pre and postgraduate level.

Other Requirements

Essential

• The physical capabilities to manage patients with acute and long term neurological disability both on the wards and in the therapy treatment areas
• The ability to work un-social hours
• The ability to travel to NHNN within a 45 minutes or to be prepared to stay in an on-call room when necessary

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, UCLH

Queen Square

London

WC1N 3BG

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

309-UCLH-5553