Job summary

Please note for this job you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines.

The role will be working in the community with patients with complex neurological problems and progressive neurological conditions. You will have opportunities to work closely with other multidisciplinary teams in the community, primary care, the acute neuro rehab team, the Early supported discharge for stroke 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 and Rehab assistants.

The post will be based at either the City Care Centre or Peterborough Hospital, 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. Close multidisciplinary work is a key way 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 a car and be able to travel across 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.

Date posted

18 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

310-OPAC-4780099

Job locations

City Care Centre

Thorpe Road

Peterborough

PE3 6DB

Job description

Job 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 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 form 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, speech problems, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems and pain.
  • To contribute to and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives of the Integrated ESD and Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team.
  • To work effectively within the Integrated ESD and Neuro Rehabilitation Team structure 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 inform/update all members of the multi-disciplinary team, 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 Specialist Practitioner with day to day planning and delivery of a high quality service
  • Applications for full and part time positions will be considered. Recent applicants need not apply

    Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

    *DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

    Job description

    Job 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 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 form 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, speech problems, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems and pain.
  • To contribute to and work towards the service/organisational aims and objectives of the Integrated ESD and Community Neuro Rehabilitation Team.
  • To work effectively within the Integrated ESD and Neuro Rehabilitation Team structure 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 inform/update all members of the multi-disciplinary team, 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 Specialist Practitioner with day to day planning and delivery of a high quality service
  • Applications for full and part time positions will be considered. Recent applicants need not apply

    Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.

    *DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website

    Person Specification

    Education and qualifications

    Essential

  • Degree or equivalent, e.g. BSc,MSc 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 Interested in Neurology
  • Fieldwork/Practice Educator qualification
  • Experience

    Essential

  • Relevant post-graduate clinical experience in a variety of settings.
  • Experience of working in Neuro Rehab and post graduate training in the field of neuro rehab.
  • Experience of working with people with cognitive problems
  • Desirable

  • Community experience
  • Experience of equipment provision
  • Skills and abilities

    Essential

  • Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
  • Knowledge and understanding

    Essential

  • Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
  • Demonstrates professional curiosity
  • Understanding of relevant outcome measures
  • Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
  • Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
  • Understands the principle of confidentiality
  • Demonstrates professional curiosity
  • Demonstrate proactive response to maintaining registration with HCPC and/or other professional bodies
  • Desirable

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  • Physical requirements

    Essential

  • Move and manoeuvre people and equipment
  • 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

  • Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
  • Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings
  • Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems
  • Shows respect for others’ feelings, views and circumstances
  • In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down
  • Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so
  • Positive approach to older people
  • Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
  • Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
  • Willingness to be flexible in in approach and attitude.
  • Person Specification

    Education and qualifications

    Essential

  • Degree or equivalent, e.g. BSc,MSc 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 Interested in Neurology
  • Fieldwork/Practice Educator qualification
  • Experience

    Essential

  • Relevant post-graduate clinical experience in a variety of settings.
  • Experience of working in Neuro Rehab and post graduate training in the field of neuro rehab.
  • Experience of working with people with cognitive problems
  • Desirable

  • Community experience
  • Experience of equipment provision
  • Skills and abilities

    Essential

  • Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
  • Knowledge and understanding

    Essential

  • Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
  • Demonstrates professional curiosity
  • Understanding of relevant outcome measures
  • Recognises the limits of own authority within the role
  • Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
  • Understands the principle of confidentiality
  • Demonstrates professional curiosity
  • Demonstrate proactive response to maintaining registration with HCPC and/or other professional bodies
  • Desirable

  • SystemOne
  • Physical requirements

    Essential

  • Move and manoeuvre people and equipment
  • 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

  • Demonstrates empathy for the concerns of others
  • Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings
  • Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems
  • Shows respect for others’ feelings, views and circumstances
  • In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in check, takes constructive action and calms others down
  • Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so
  • Positive approach to older people
  • Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
  • Willingness to embrace integrated model and new ways of working.
  • Willingness to be flexible in in approach and attitude.
  • Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Additional information

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

    From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).