The role will be working in the community and an in-patient rehab unit with Stroke patients and progressive neurological conditions. You will have opportunities to work closely with other multidisciplinary teams in the community, primary care, acute neuro rehab team and other outside agencies. There is an in-service training programme in place. The post is within a multidisciplinary team and you will work alongside our Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses and Rehab assistants.

The post will be based at City Care Centre Peterborough, Doddington Community Hospital, Princess of Wales Ely or North Cambs Hospital Wisbech dependent on closeness to their home. The successful candidate will work in an agile manner using virtual consultation to manage their caseload of patients, having access to a smart phone and laptop to support this.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Specialist Neuro Rehab Physiotherapist to join the Team. This role is to support the delivery of community neuro rehab to patients in their own homes and within a inpatient rehab setting. Close multidisciplinary work is a keyway of working, providing a supportive environment for all staff. You will support patients with physical, cognitive and psychosocial challenges to achieve their potential and will be instigating, ultimately delivering better health, care and improved efficiency for our patients.

Staff personal and professional development is highly important to us and staff have the opportunity to receive training through in-service training as well as being supported to undertake a blended competency package to help you develop within your profession and role.

The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable to support service delivery.

The successful post holder will need to have access to their own car and be able to travel to and from their work locality.

About us

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.

Job description Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects for your own and delegated work.

To work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.

To undertake specialist holistic assessment (including those with complex presentations and multi pathologies) making use of clinical reasoning skills.

To use evidence-based practice, to ensure clinical care is effective and appropriate.

To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy programme based on knowledge of evidence based practice and treatment options.

To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes when required.

To understand and be acutely aware of significant medical observations during assessment and treatment of patients and report significant changes in patients conditions to the appropriate medical professional e.g. named nurse, GP etc.

To ensure smooth transfer of care which will include discharge from the acute or ESD services.

To work within Trust, CSP and HCPC guidelines, demonstrate a good working knowledge of nation and local standards of practice in line with legal and operational requirements and use own professional judgement to vary from established practices where required.

To promote independence and wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure those patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting.

Organise and manage own time, delegating work appropriately.

To conduct and contribute to risk assessments and health and safety assessments and including immediately reporting any changes/newly identified risks.

To be responsible for the implementation of resulting recommendations from risk and health and safety assessments.

To demonstrate the importance of gaining patient and carer consent in all interventions.

To effectively communicate verbally with patients, carers and colleagues using tact and persuasive skills. This may involve using skills where patients have difficulties in communication, e.g. hearing loss, diminished sight, depression, aphasia, speech problems, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems and pain.

Take an active part in the development of the Service and in supporting the organisational aims and objectives of organisations models of care.

To contribute to and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives of the Integrated ESD and CNRS.

To work effectively within the service and liaise appropriately with members of the MDT and other agencies by attending MDT meetings, case reviews.

To ensure that accurate and timely written records are kept which comply with the Trust policy and HCPC guidance, reporting on any issues as appropriate.

To provide specialist physiotherapy advice to all members of the MDT, service users and appropriate others of changes involving current care plans, patients progress and other relevant matters that pertain to the care of the patient.

To support the Advanced Practitioner/band 7 with day to day planning and delivery of a high quality service.

To deputise for the Advanced Practitioner/band 7 for the management of patients.

Participate in annual audit plans for the Service and annual staff and patient surveys.

To undertake evidence based practice to further own and teams clinical practice.

To comply with the collection of data required by the service including SSNAP data.

Applications for full and part time positions will be considered.

Recent applicants need not apply.

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• Degree or equivalent, e.g. BSc, or Diploma entry level qualification into the Physiotherapy profession.
• Current HCPC registration
• Documented evidence of own continuing professional development
• Willingness to undertake Fieldwork/Practice Educator qualification

Desirable

• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
• Member of Association of Chartered Physiotherapists In Neurology
• Fieldwork/practice Educator qualification

Experience Essential

• Proven record of NHS experience as a band 5 in a variety of settings
• Clinical experience in a variety of settings including stroke and/or neurology
• Teaching experience

Desirable

• Experience in an acute care setting
• Community experience
• Band 6 experience
• Experience of supervision of junior registered and non-registered staff

Skills and Abilities Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Experience of clinical supervision
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills including working with patients with impaired communication skills
• Motivated to learn and develop as a professional
• Professional approach
• Able to pass skills/knowledge to others within formal/informal settings
• Good organisational skills
• Good report writing
• Able to assess plan and implement care
• Support junior staff and non-registered staff
• Standard keyboard skills and ability to communicate through IT using packages such as Word,
• Time Management and prioritisation Skills

Desirable

• Evidence of participation in research/audit

Knowledge and Understanding Essential

• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
• Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
• Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
• Understands the principle of confidentiality
• Demonstrates professional curiosity
• Able to participate in weekend and bank holiday working
• Relevant outcome measures
• Responsible for maintaining registration with HCPC and/or other professional bodies

Desirable

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Physical Requirements Essential

• The ability to Kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments
• Manoeuvre patients using moving and handling aids
• Must have access to a personal car and the ability to drive independently around the locality, due to the radius covered and lack of public transport in some area

Other Requirements Essential

• Positive approach to people with long-term neurological conditions
• Ability to use the Trust Values to guide behaviour to patient, carers and colleagues.
• Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
• Willingness to embrace MDT working
• Willingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
• Ability to drive independently across the region

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