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Job overview
The Neurosurgical Physiotherapy team is highly regarded within Therapy and Rehabilitation Services at National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Band 8a physiotherapist with a background in cardio-respiratory to join Therapy and Rehabilitation services.
This post is to cover a maternity leave, from September 2025 to August 2026.
The post-holder would be working in Neuro Critical Care, as part of the wider Neurosurgery Therapy Team.
Main duties of the job
There will be the opportunity to further develop skills in the assessment and management of patients with a wide range of complex and rare neurological disabilities. You would be responsible for providing respiratory advice and teaching to the department, and work as part of the NHNN tracheostomy team.
You must have a substantual postgraduate experience in a physical, cardio-respiratory setting, with some experience of application to neurological settings.
The role has a high clinical component, and effective communication and a positive approach to the management of complex disability are essential.
Regular supervision and support for continued professional development is offered, as is the opportunity to work on projects.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
* University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
* National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
* Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
* University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
* Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
* University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
* The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
* University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England - for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff - To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Education/Qualifications Training
Essential criteria
* Degree / diploma in Physiotherapy
* HPC registered
* Evidence of post-graduate training in cardio respiratory to the equivalent of modules at Masters level
* Active member of appropriate special interest group e.g. ACPRC ACPIN
* Evidence of management training
* Evidence of appraisal training
Desirable criteria
* Masters degree / working towards a MSc
* Evidence of teaching skills course
* Experience of working in the NHS
* Member of the relevant professional college or society
Experience
Essential criteria
* Minimum of 6 years post-graduate experience
* 6 years' experience treating patients with cardio respiratory impairments
* Previous experience as a band 7 or 8a physiotherapist for a minimum of 2 years
* Evidence of having supervised qualified therapy staff
* Experience in initiating and undertaking audit
* Experience of teaching a wide range of groups, e.g. therapy colleagues, the multidisciplinary team and external agencies.
* Evidence of active participation in the organisation of education programmes
* Evidence in involvement in risk management, quality standard setting and clinical effectiveness
* Evidence of a knowledge of the recruitment and selection process
Desirable criteria
* Experience in initiating and undertaking research
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Autonomous practitioner who has the ability to work unsupervised
* Effective time management and the ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
* Ability to supervise staff
* An understanding of interdisciplinary issues and an ability to work efficiently and effectively in an interdisciplinary team
* Able to communicate complex, sensitive and contentious information in an understandable form to patients, significant others and all other professionals involved
* Effective written communication skills, including accurate record keeping using POMR system, and policy documents
* Effective oral communication skills with patients, line managers, other health care professionals, demonstrating negotiating skills and ability to manage and diffuse potential conflict
* Demonstration of clinical leadership qualities e.g. management of change, clinical competence, the ability to inspire, motivate and empower teams
* Broad knowledge of current best evidence based practice in neuro cardio respiratory physiotherapy
* Demonstration of use of audit, quality standard setting and risk management processes for clinical effectiveness, taking a lead in projects
* A commitment to evidence based practice
* A commitment to professional development of self and other therapists
* A positive approach to the treatment of acute, chronic and progressive disability
* Evidence of initiative
* Application of complex clinical reasoning to a diverse neurologically impaired patient group, demonstrating highly specialist analytical and diagnostic skills during assessment and intervention
* Ability to plan, coordinate and advise appropriate physiotherapy treatment and evaluate outcomes, using generic and unidisciplinary measures, for patients with highly complex neuro-disability
* Evidence of up to date Continued Professional Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, in-service training, any courses attended and clinical experience gained
* Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own and physiotherapy workload equitably across physiotherapy services as required, responding to unpredictable changes to patients and staffing levels
* Evidence of effective presentation and training skills to a wide ranging audience e.g. peers, multidisciplinary teams and user groups, nationally and internationally
* Evidence of being self-motivated
* Constructive assertiveness
* Ability to lead and actively participate in research, demonstrating knowledge of research methodologies and research application
* Application of Health and Safety and risk management policies
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage's staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.
We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.
We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application will be via email. The emails will be sent to you via TRAC.jobs and not via NHS Jobs, we encourage you to check your inbox regularly.
Please note that if you are at present in a training position on the 2016 new junior doctor's contract and are applying for a Trust doctor role your salary will not be pay protected.
You will be placed on the appropriate point of the Trust Doctor pay scale based on your previous experience.
Please note that if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date of the advert to assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
* Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 592.3KB)
* Functional Requirements (PDF, 262.3KB)
* UCLH Values (PDF, 860.9KB)
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