Physiotherapist Band 7

We have an exciting vacancy available for an experienced and motivated physiotherapist with proven clinical and leadership skills to join the Physiotherapy team at the RHN. This post is primarily based in the Haberdashers House (Young Adults Services) in the Continuing Care Services (CCS) which provides specialist and complex disability management for those patients/residents with learning disability (LD) and/or acquired brain injury. The post holder will also provide LD specific advice in other areas of the hospital. The post holder will work within a strong interdisciplinary team, providing patient centred specialist assessment and treatment. The post holder will also apply excellent leadership to both the local physiotherapy team and in a broader capacity within the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake this leadership role alongside the MDT, conducting a regular evaluation of the physiotherapy service in the designated clinical area, evaluating the physiotherapy provision and optimising effectiveness and efficiency.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of service users with complex disability (including learning disabilities and neuro-disabilities), using advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques, interpreting and analysing clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses in order to recommend the best course of intervention.
• Provide highly skilled physiotherapy assessment, education, advice and treatment to service users with learning disabilities and/or complex neuro-disabilities in the CCS and the wider RHN services.
• Provide supervisory support for registered Physiotherapists and physiotherapy support staff working in CCS and the wider Physiotherapy department where applicable.
• Demonstrate effective MDT working as part of the CCS professionals team, to uphold patient values and goals.
• Strive to improve efficiency and effectiveness in all areas of your work; implementing evidence informed practice and engaging in service development, quality improvement and governance projects to enhance the Physiotherapy and CCS service.
• Ensure professionalism and excellent communication with staff, service users and relatives in routine and complex circumstances, including holding difficult conversations.
• Demonstrate an awareness of RHNs values and CCS specific service provision and contribute to achieving them appropriately.

About us:

Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK. Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life. We provide person-centred care that focuses on enhancing dignity, independence and quality of life for our patients and residents.

The RHN recognises the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.

Person Specification:

• Qualification in Physiotherapy recognised by the Health Care Professions Council.
• Registered member of the HCPC, membership of CSP or own public liability insurance.
• Completion of MSc or MSc level equivalent postgraduate training in relevant areas.
• Member of special interest group/professional networks for learning disabilities and/or neurology.
• A significant period of experience at Band 6 or above in Neurology and/or Neuro-rehabilitation.
• Demonstrate the ability to competently carry out neurological assessment and treatment, working closely with the multi-disciplinary team to establish patient-valued goals.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a large caseload, recognising boundaries, and seeking support when appropriate.
• Evidence of working well in a team.
• Evidence of participation in continued professional development including demonstrating a keen interest in neurological physiotherapy with a good understanding of the need for evidence based practice and service development.
• Experience of respiratory management, including tracheostomy management.
• Experience in aquatic therapy, splinting, wheelchair assessment, postural management and spasticity management.
• Experience of delegation and supervision of qualified physiotherapy staff, support staff and students.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.