A bank post for a physiotherapist in the neuro rehabilitation service at Central London Community Health Trust, working in the community on stroke and neurological pathways. The role centres on assessing and treating patients with acquired and progressive neurological conditions, managing a personal caseload and screening new Stroke ESD referrals. It is distinct for its interdisciplinary team, weekend and bank holiday rota within a 7-day service, and supervision of a rotational Band 5 physiotherapist and students. Band 6 experience in stroke or neurology and current HCPC registration are needed.
What the job involves
- Assess patients with neurological presentations on stroke and neuro rehabilitation pathways and deliver individualised treatment programmes
- Hold responsibility for own caseload, working with and without direct supervision
- Screen and co-ordinate new Stroke ESD referrals
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to achieve rehabilitation outcomes and timely, co-ordinated discharge planning
- Support initiatives to reduce length of stay, including key working
- Work flexibly, providing support on other rehabilitation wards when necessary
- Provide clinical supervision support for a rotational Band 5 physiotherapist and student physiotherapists, and direct support staff
- Work collaboratively with GPs, acute hospitals, social care and third sector organisations
- Participate in a 7-day service covering weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis
- Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to inform practice within the unit
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree in physiotherapy
- Up-to-date CPD portfolio, specialist short courses or equivalent CPD within neuro rehabilitation
Registration & licences
- Current UK HCPC registration
Experience
- Experience as a qualified physiotherapist across a broad range of Band 5 rotations, including stroke, neurology or neurosciences
- Experience at Band 6 level in stroke or neurology
- Experience carrying out comprehensive neurological assessment and formulating treatment plans and goals
- Experience using a wide range of neuro-physiotherapeutic interventions
Other
- Demonstrate alignment with Trust values of accountability, inclusion, compassion and empowerment
Nice to have
- Membership of a special interest group relevant to the post, such as ACPIN
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Previous experience at Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist (Band 6) level in neurology, stroke or neurosciences
- Experience working with complex presentations, including brain injury, spinal cord injury and progressive neurological disorders
- Experience supervising and appraising other staff, such as Band 5 physiotherapists and rehabilitation assistants
- Experience supervising physiotherapy students
- Experience in service development projects
What’s offered
- Competitive employment package
- Structured clinical supervision
- In-service training
- Support for professional development
- High cost area supplement (HCAS)
- 12.07% holiday pay
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