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Static Band 6 Senior Neuro-Physiotherapist Stroke & Neuro ESD, Bournemouth
Client:
Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group
Location:
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
95ef459eb297
Job Views:
8
Posted:
25.08.2025
Expiry Date:
09.10.2025
Job Description:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To complete neurological assessments in the patient’s home environment and plan holistic patient-centred neurological therapeutic input, which is regularly monitored and updated.
To provide specialist neurological Physiotherapy input to ESD patients in the community, including assessment and rehabilitation to support recovery in areas such as physical function, fatigue, pain management, cardiovascular fitness, mood/anxiety/adjustment, prevention and management of complications, provision of basic equipment to support independence, manual handling, activities of daily living, return to work, and driving.
To provide education and support to patients, carers, and families.
To assist inpatient therapists with discharge planning, including attendance at stroke update meetings (SUM) and joint discharge home visits for complex patients.
To assist with data collection, audits, and reports to monitor and develop the service.
To provide neurological education to therapy assistants, students, the wider team, and external agencies, maintaining own neurological competencies.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. State Registered (HCPC)
2. BSc (Hons), MSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy
3. Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
4. Member of ACPIN
5. Completion of neuro-therapy specific course
6. Leadership training completion
Experience
Essential criteria
7. 18-24 months postgraduate experience in neurology, older peoples services, orthopaedics
8. Experience in community rehab services
Desirable criteria
9. Supervision of assistants
10. Student clinical supervision
11. Experience in stroke/neuro settings
12. Involvement in audit and service development
Technical Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
13. Assess, manage & treat neurological conditions with complex pathologies
14. Teach & supervise band 5 staff & assistants
15. Goal setting & outcome evaluation skills
16. Problem solving and clinical reasoning
17. Clear documentation skills
18. Specialist therapeutic handling skills
19. Prioritize clinical workload
20. Develop own neurological skills
Desirable criteria
21. Use of adjunctive therapies (e.g., CIMT, electrical stimulation)
22. Movement science intensity programmes
Knowledge
Essential criteria
23. Neurological pathology understanding
24. Neuroplasticity and neurotherapy rationale
25. Knowledge of service frameworks, NICE guidance, and national strategies
26. Clinical pathway knowledge from acute to long-term care
27. Clinical Governance understanding
28. Evidence critique and application
29. Discharge to Assess pathways knowledge
Desirable criteria
30. Equipment assessment options
31. Self-management support methods
32. Quality improvement knowledge
Other role-specific requirements
Essential criteria
33. Driving license and vehicle access
34. IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, databases)
35. Patient and equipment handling skills
36. Use of specialist equipment and adjustment tools
37. Communication with individuals with language, behavioral, and cognitive issues
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
38. Self-motivated, initiative, good time management
39. Work under pressure, flexible, professional standards
Language Requirement
Essential criteria
40. Proficiency in English for role requirements
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