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Band 6 Physiotherapist - Wandsworth, United Kingdom - Royal Hospital For Neuro Disability

Royal Hospital For Neuro Disability

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Wandsworth, United Kingdom

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Description

Physiotherapist (Band 6) - Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

Department:
Physiotherapy

Responsible to:
Therapy Manager/line manager

Salary range:
£35,110-£46,308 (dependent on experience)

Incremental reviews take place on an annual basis

Hours of work:37.5 per week

Contract Type:
Fixed Term for 12 months (maternity cover)

Location:
Putney, Southwest London

Closing date: 20/2/23

Benefits:

Generous Annual Leave entitlement
Pension scheme
Free parking & the RHN is situated outside the ULEZ and Congestion Zones
Blue Light Card and Discounts
Onsite cafeteria
RHN Wellbeing Programme and EAP service
RHN Volunteering opportunities

Summary of position and the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated Physiotherapist with proven clinical skills to join the Band 6 rotational scheme at the RHN.

The post holder will commence their rotations on the Continuing care unit which delivers highly specialised care and offersdisability management to patients with a range of neurological conditions and complex disabilities.

During this rotation the post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team and have an opportunity to gain excellent knowledge and skills in:

Complex postural management

- including wheelchair prescription

Tone assessment and management

- including splinting, serial casting, use of botulinum toxin

Respiratory management of patients with complex disabilities
Long term tracheostomy management and weaning

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is one of the oldest independent hospitals and medical charities in the UK. Our vision for the future is that we will be the national centre of excellence for neuro-disability.

Our mission is to provide outstandingcare and empowering individuals with neuro-disability, enabling them to live their lives to their fullest potential in accordance with their wishes.

We provide person-centred care that focuses on enhancing dignity, independence and quality of life for our patients and residents.

Our services span the entire care pathway from post-acute rehabilitation services to end of life care, for people with complexNeuro-disability and their families, underpinned by a strong research and education programme.

We are very pleased to have been given an overall rating of 'Good' by our regulator, the CQC, in 2021.

Main Objectives of the role

To provide specialist patientcentred assessment and treatment for a complex neurological clinical caseload as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team
To demonstrate awareness of RHN's objectives and contribute to achieving them appropriately.
To strive to improve efficiency in all areas of your work.
To ensure professionalism and excellent communication with staff, patients and relatives.

Key Responsibilities (see job description for more information)

To work effectively as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team, demonstrating excellent joint working and communication, to achieve patientcentred goals and ensure optimal management and rehabilitation of patients with complex physical, cognitiveand communicative needs.
To create and implement a specialised 24 hour postural management programme for each patient, with support as needed, including wheelchair and bed positioning assessment, spasticity management, respiratory management, and splinting, making referrals tointernal and external clinics as required.
To undertake rehabilitation of patients as indicated by clinical need. This may include exercise programs, gait reeducation, upper limb rehabilitation, aquatic therapy, and neuromuscular electrical stimulation, ideally utilising the Bobath concept tounderpin your work.
Be able to respond to a respiratory emergency, and provide respiratory management to patients as indicated by clinical need, including tracheostomy management, weaning, manual techniques, cough assist and manual hyperinflation as well as providing adviceto the MDT.
To work well as part of the physiotherapy team, providing consistent feedback to the team lead and seeking help if needed, while being flexible and supportive to colleagues and prepared to work across other service areas within RHN as required.

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

Qualification in Physiotherapy recognised by the Health Care Professions Council
Registered member of the HCPC, membership of CSP or own public liability insurance

Experience

Essential

Completion of core physiotherapy rotations at band 5 or equivalent level for at least 18 months with a minimum of 6 months experience in neurology
Demonstrate the ability to competently carry out neurological assessment and treatment, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to establish patientcentred SMART 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 of delegation and supervision of physiotherapy support staff and students

Desirable