Highly Specialist Physiotherapist – Brachial Plexus/PNI
The South West Plexus Team (SWePT) is a new UK regional specialist centre for the treatment of brachial plexus injuries and complex peripheral nerve injuries. Some patients are seen and treated as emergencies due to acute trauma, while others are referred for chronic problems (for example, nerve compressions such as thoracic outlet syndrome). The unit also manages nerve tumours in the upper and lower limbs. The multidisciplinary team comprises surgeons, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and a clinical nurse specialist. Our vision is to work together to provide evidence‑based, collaborative and compassionate care within a supportive team environment.
Main Responsibilities
* The post holder will work with the whole team to oversee the day‑to‑day running of the SWePT team.
* Co‑lead the multidisciplinary (MDT) brachial plexus outpatient clinics and be line‑managed by the Consultant Physiotherapist in Brachial Plexus Injury.
* Act as a clinical leader to plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate the physiotherapy service for brachial plexus and peripheral nerve injuries.
* Support the MDT in service delivery, including management of referrals, participation in multi‑disciplinary team clinics and making onward referrals when required.
* Work as an autonomous, highly skilled clinician to provide a specialised service of physiotherapy including assessment, treatment, advice and education for patients, carers/families and staff within the outpatient clinics.
* As the physiotherapy lead, provide specialist advice to other professionals on holistic management strategies and work closely with consultants and local and regional MDT members to formulate appropriate management plans for patients.
* Provide training and education to other health‑care professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, hand therapists and students, becoming an expert resource within the SWePT service for this specialist patient group.
* Work with and deputise for the Consultant Physiotherapist as appropriate.
Working for Our Organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff and provides healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award‑winning hospital building at Southmead. As a regional Major Trauma Centre and an internationally recognised centre of excellence, we aim to enable our teams to deliver exceptional healthcare in a person‑focused manner.
Person Specification
Education / Training / Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* HCPC registered Physiotherapist.
* Evidence of postgraduate training & education in neuro‑musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neuro‑disability, upper limb disorders and/or peripheral nerve injury (including hand therapy or thoracic outlet syndrome).
Desirable Criteria
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and relevant Clinical Interest Group.
* Completed or working towards MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice.
Work Experience
Essential Criteria
* Experience in the management of nerve injury or upper limb disorders (including MSK/neuro UL/hand therapy).
* Experience in delivering service change and improvement/audit/research initiatives.
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of working with traumatic injuries.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Essential Criteria
* Leadership experience.
Desirable Criteria
* Counselling and advocacy skills to support staff, patients and carers.
Personal Qualities / Special Circumstances
Essential Criteria
* Experience of audit/research/service evaluation.
If you apply for this vacancy and have not received communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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