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Highly Specialist Physiotherapist
The closing date is 29 May 2025
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Highly Specialist Physiotherapist to work as part of our community neurological rehabilitation service based at Colchester General Hospital, serving the surrounding North East Essex community.
This fixed-term post is to cover maternity leave, with an end date of 30th April 2026.
We are an established and respected multidisciplinary outpatient and community team providing long-term management for neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Motor Neuron disease, and traumatic brain injury. We also provide vestibular rehabilitation services.
Due to the community-based nature of the role (working in clinics in Harwich and Clacton and conducting home visits), a car owner and driver is essential.
Main duties of the job
You will collaborate with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, a Neuro Nurse Specialist, and Rehabilitation Assistants to lead and develop services. Experience in managing all neurological conditions is required, with specialist skills and knowledge in working with people with MND, Parkinson's Disease, PSP, and CBS being desirable.
We work closely with other agencies, including the voluntary sector, to provide person-centered care. You should be an excellent communicator with proven knowledge, leadership skills, and experience working with people with neurological conditions and their families. We seek someone passionate about promoting and developing the service.
About us
We are ESNEFT, providing hospital and community health services to nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, clinics, and in patients' homes.
As one of the largest NHS organizations in England, employing over 12,000 staff, we pride ourselves on supporting our staff through training, development opportunities, and flexible working options.
We offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days of annual leave (pro-rata), and access to NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing program offers various services.
Our philosophy, 'Time Matters,' focuses on improving our processes and removing delays for staff and patients.
We are investing in digital transformation with a partnership with Epic, a leading electronic patient record system, aiming to enhance life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills and knowledge, we want to hear from you.
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Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role, please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
* Proven Band 7 level experience of working in neurological outpatient and community settings
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Specialist knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of MND and PD
* Basic awareness of vestibular and balance dysfunction and assessment, with a desire to expand these skills
* Experience of research
* Understanding of Clinical Governance, including quality issues, audits, and risk management
Qualifications
* Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
* HCPC Registration
* Master’s level CPD
* Post-registration training in neurological physiotherapy
* Recognized postgraduate qualification (e.g., MSc, Non-medical prescribing)
* Membership of relevant interest groups (e.g., ACPIN, ACPIVR)
Skills
* Ability to work independently and within a team
* Car owner and driver
* Proven clinical leadership skills
* Confidence in teaching multidisciplinary staff groups
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required.
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per annum, pro-rata
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