Static Band 6 Senior Neuro-Physiotherapist Stroke & Neuro ESD in Bournemouth

Static Band 6 Senior Neuro-Physiotherapist Stroke & Neuro ESD in Bournemouth

Bournemouth Full-Time No working from home possible
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Static Band 6 Senior Neuro-Physiotherapist Stroke & Neuro ESD, Bournemouth

Client:

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group

Location:

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

95ef459eb297

Job Views:

8

Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

Job Description:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To complete neurological assessments in the patient’s home environment and plan holistic patient-centred neurological therapeutic input, which is regularly monitored and updated.

To provide specialist neurological Physiotherapy input to ESD patients in the community, including assessment and rehabilitation to support recovery in areas such as physical function, fatigue, pain management, cardiovascular fitness, mood/anxiety/adjustment, prevention and management of complications, provision of basic equipment to support independence, manual handling, activities of daily living, return to work, and driving.

To provide education and support to patients, carers, and families.

To assist inpatient therapists with discharge planning, including attendance at stroke update meetings (SUM) and joint discharge home visits for complex patients.

To assist with data collection, audits, and reports to monitor and develop the service.

To provide neurological education to therapy assistants, students, the wider team, and external agencies, maintaining own neurological competencies.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • State Registered (HCPC)
  • BSc (Hons), MSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Desirable criteria

  • Member of ACPIN
  • Completion of neuro-therapy specific course
  • Leadership training completion
  • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • 18-24 months postgraduate experience in neurology, older peoples services, orthopaedics
  • Experience in community rehab services
  • Desirable criteria

  • Supervision of assistants
  • Student clinical supervision
  • Experience in stroke/neuro settings
  • Involvement in audit and service development
  • Technical Skills and Competencies

    Essential criteria

  • Assess, manage & treat neurological conditions with complex pathologies
  • Teach & supervise band 5 staff & assistants
  • Goal setting & outcome evaluation skills
  • Problem solving and clinical reasoning
  • Clear documentation skills
  • Specialist therapeutic handling skills
  • Prioritize clinical workload
  • Develop own neurological skills
  • Desirable criteria

  • Use of adjunctive therapies (e.g., CIMT, electrical stimulation)
  • Movement science intensity programmes
  • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Neurological pathology understanding
  • Neuroplasticity and neurotherapy rationale
  • Knowledge of service frameworks, NICE guidance, and national strategies
  • Clinical pathway knowledge from acute to long-term care
  • Clinical Governance understanding
  • Evidence critique and application
  • Discharge to Assess pathways knowledge
  • Desirable criteria

  • Equipment assessment options
  • Self-management support methods
  • Quality improvement knowledge
  • Other role-specific requirements

    Essential criteria

  • Driving license and vehicle access
  • IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, databases)
  • Patient and equipment handling skills
  • Use of specialist equipment and adjustment tools
  • Communication with individuals with language, behavioral, and cognitive issues
  • Personal Attributes

    Essential criteria

  • Self-motivated, initiative, good time management
  • Work under pressure, flexible, professional standards
  • Language Requirement

    Essential criteria

  • Proficiency in English for role requirements
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    Contact Details:

    Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group Recruitment Team