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You can expect to build links with Tertiary, Secondary and Voluntary sectors as you support patients with Neurological diagnoses e.g. local spasticity clinics.
Job summaryAre you an experienced physiotherapist with specialist neurological skills and knowledge?
We are looking to recruit a part time Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our Community Neuro Team in Guildford and Waverley. We are based at Milford Hospital, with satellite bases in Guildford and Haslemere. We are a friendly and experienced team of Neuro Physiotherapists, Neuro Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants.
You will assess and treat people in their own homes, out-patient clinics and using telephone and video calls, and will manage your own caseload of patients. You must be well organised and an excellent communicator and be willing to work flexibly. Remote working is part of this role, you will require a willingness to learn to use IT applications to carry out this job effectively. It is essential that you are a car driver and can travel independently between sites and to patient's homes.
Main duties of the jobYou can expect to build links with Tertiary, Secondary and Voluntary sectors as you support patients with Neurological diagnoses e.g. local spasticity clinics. You will work closely and effectively with the wider Multidisciplinary team in the community, this may include; Orthotists, Wheelchair services and Social workers.
The Community Neuro Team aims to provide high quality, responsive physiotherapy services, for patients with a wide range of complex neurological impairments including Parkinson's disease, Stroke and MS. Patients may require active rehabilitation, as well as disability management. We are a forward thinking service who welcome service development for the benefit of our patients, we welcome candidates who are like minded. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the on-going development of clinical practice, standards, research, as well as policies, protocols, guidelines and service development. The post holder will have professional responsibility for themselves and those who they supervise.
Currently the team operates a five day service, but in accordance with other services, seven day working is a possibility in the future. The Neuro team is part of the wider Community Therapy Team, and in exceptional circumstance the neuro team may be expected to support Rapid Response Services along with all other therapy teams.
About usRoyal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - www.jobsincare.com/job/jkNBD9cf description
Job responsibilitiesAs an autonomous practitioner, to undertake a specialist clinical case load, taking a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with neurological conditions.
To provide Specialist Neurological Physiotherapy support to the Physiotherapists within the Community Therapy Team.
To support the team lead and the therapy service manager in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the physiotherapy service
To develop Neurological specialist services within the community rehabilitation team in line with national guidelines and evidence based practice. .
To provide an effective high quality service by adhering to local and national standards ensuring they are monitored and met.
To participate in the clinical governance of the organisation including active involvement in audit and reporting.
To take a lead role in supervision and teaching of physiotherapists and other members of the multi disciplinary team.
To demonstrate leadership skills and team management, contributing to service development by identifying areas for development and transformation within the therapy and MDT.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesAs an autonomous practitioner, to undertake a specialist clinical case load, taking a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with neurological conditions.
To provide Specialist Neurological Physiotherapy support to the Physiotherapists within the Community Therapy Team.
To support the team lead and the therapy service manager in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the physiotherapy service
To develop Neurological specialist services within the community rehabilitation team in line with national guidelines and evidence based practice. .
To provide an effective high quality service by adhering to local and national standards ensuring they are monitored and met.
To participate in the clinical governance of the organisation including active involvement in audit and reporting.
To take a lead role in supervision and teaching of physiotherapists and other members of the multi disciplinary team.
To demonstrate leadership skills and team management, contributing to service development by identifying areas for development and transformation within the therapy and MDT.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential - Diploma/ degree leading to inclusion on Health Professions Council Physiotherapy register
- Evidence of relevant post registration training
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
Desirable - Appropriate training at MSc level or equivalent experiential development
Knowledge and skills Essential - Good understanding of current workforce issues Clear understanding of community services, NHS policy and future implications
- Understanding of organisational strategies and policies
- Knowledge of treating patients with complex co-morbidities
- Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management
- Post registration experience across a variety clinical areas within the NHS
- Experience of working at band 6 level in rehabilitation of older people
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and Rehabilitation
- Knowledge of quality standards and NICE recommendations/NSF/CQC
- Knowledge of current clinical and therapy research
- Knowledge of relevant National clinical guidelines and NHS directives
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential - Diploma/ degree leading to inclusion on Health Professions Council Physiotherapy register
- Evidence of relevant post registration training
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
Desirable - Appropriate training at MSc level or equivalent experiential development
Knowledge and skills Essential - Good understanding of current workforce issues Clear understanding of community services, NHS policy and future implications
- Understanding of organisational strategies and policies
- Knowledge of treating patients with complex co-morbidities
- Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management
- Post registration experience across a variety clinical areas within the NHS
- Experience of working at band 6 level in rehabilitation of older people
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and Rehabilitation
- Knowledge of quality standards and NICE recommendations/NSF/CQC
- Knowledge of current clinical and therapy research
- Knowledge of relevant National clinical guidelines and NHS directives
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details Employer nameRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
AddressMilford community hospital
Milford
GU7 1UG
Employer's website Job summaryAre you an experienced physiotherapist with specialist neurological skills and knowledge?
We are looking to recruit a part time Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our Community Neuro Team in Guildford and Waverley. We are based at Milford Hospital, with satellite bases in Guildford and Haslemere. We are a friendly and experienced team of Neuro Physiotherapists, Neuro Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants.
You will assess and treat people in their own homes, out-patient clinics and using telephone and video calls, and will manage your own caseload of patients. You must be well organised and an excellent communicator and be willing to work flexibly. Remote working is part of this role, you will require a willingness to learn to use IT applications to carry out this job effectively. It is essential that you are a car driver and can travel independently between sites and to patient's homes.
Main duties of the jobYou can expect to build links with Tertiary, Secondary and Voluntary sectors as you support patients with Neurological diagnoses e.g. local spasticity clinics. You will work closely and effectively with the wider Multidisciplinary team in the community, this may include; Orthotists, Wheelchair services and Social workers.
The Community Neuro Team aims to provide high quality, responsive physiotherapy services, for patients with a wide range of complex neurological impairments including Parkinson's disease, Stroke and MS. Patients may require active rehabilitation, as well as disability management. We are a forward thinking service who welcome service development for the benefit of our patients, we welcome candidates who are like minded. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the on-going development of clinical practice, standards, research, as well as policies, protocols, guidelines and service development. The post holder will have professional responsibility for themselves and those who they supervise.
Currently the team operates a five day service, but in accordance with other services, seven day working is a possibility in the future. The Neuro team is part of the wider Community Therapy Team, and in exceptional circumstance the neuro team may be expected to support Rapid Response Services along with all other therapy teams.
About usRoyal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - www.jobsincare.com/job/jkNBD9cf description
Job responsibilitiesAs an autonomous practitioner, to undertake a specialist clinical case load, taking a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with neurological conditions.
To provide Specialist Neurological Physiotherapy support to the Physiotherapists within the Community Therapy Team.
To support the team lead and the therapy service manager in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the physiotherapy service
To develop Neurological specialist services within the community rehabilitation team in line with national guidelines and evidence based practice. .
To provide an effective high quality service by adhering to local and national standards ensuring they are monitored and met.
To participate in the clinical governance of the organisation including active involvement in audit and reporting.
To take a lead role in supervision and teaching of physiotherapists and other members of the multi disciplinary team.
To demonstrate leadership skills and team management, contributing to service development by identifying areas for development and transformation within the therapy and MDT.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesAs an autonomous practitioner, to undertake a specialist clinical case load, taking a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with neurological conditions.
To provide Specialist Neurological Physiotherapy support to the Physiotherapists within the Community Therapy Team.
To support the team lead and the therapy service manager in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the physiotherapy service
To develop Neurological specialist services within the community rehabilitation team in line with national guidelines and evidence based practice. .
To provide an effective high quality service by adhering to local and national standards ensuring they are monitored and met.
To participate in the clinical governance of the organisation including active involvement in audit and reporting.
To take a lead role in supervision and teaching of physiotherapists and other members of the multi disciplinary team.
To demonstrate leadership skills and team management, contributing to service development by identifying areas for development and transformation within the therapy and MDT.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential - Diploma/ degree leading to inclusion on Health Professions Council Physiotherapy register
- Evidence of relevant post registration training
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
Desirable - Appropriate training at MSc level or equivalent experiential development
Knowledge and skillsEssential - Good understanding of current workforce issues Clear understanding of community services, NHS policy and future implications
- Understanding of organisational strategies and policies
- Knowledge of treating patients with complex co-morbidities
- Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management
- Post registration experience across a variety clinical areas within the NHS
- Experience of working at band 6 level in rehabilitation of older people
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and Rehabilitation
- Knowledge of quality standards and NICE recommendations/NSF/CQC
- Knowledge of current clinical and therapy research
- Knowledge of relevant National clinical guidelines and NHS directives
Person Specification
QualificationsEssential - Diploma/ degree leading to inclusion on Health Professions Council Physiotherapy register
- Evidence of relevant post registration training
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
Desirable - Appropriate training at MSc level or equivalent experiential development
Knowledge and skillsEssential - Good understanding of current workforce issues Clear understanding of community services, NHS policy and future implications
- Understanding of organisational strategies and policies
- Knowledge of treating patients with complex co-morbidities
- Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management
- Post registration experience across a variety clinical areas within the NHS
- Experience of working at band 6 level in rehabilitation of older people
- Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and Rehabilitation
- Knowledge of quality standards and NICE recommendations/NSF/CQC
- Knowledge of current clinical and therapy research
- Knowledge of relevant National clinical guidelines and NHS directives
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
AddressMilford community hospital
Milford
GU7 1UG
Employer's website