We are looking for a skilled and motivated physiotherapist to join our busy physiotherapy service.
As part of the Walton Centre Therapy Service you will join an exceptional multidisciplinary team providing specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation programmes for adults with a variety of neurological conditions. With the potential to rotate through the fields of acute neurology / neurosurgery, acute respiratory / intensive care services and complex rehabilitation you will receive training, support and appraisal from highly skilled, senior physiotherapy staff as well as regular shared learning opportunities across the multidisciplinary team.
Applicants will have excellent communication and organisational skills and will be a strong team player with enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
These positions would suit experienced junior physiotherapists or newly qualified physiotherapists looking to specialise within the field of neuroscience and rehabilitation.
The Walton Centre is committed to flexible working arrangements across the multidisciplinary teams and as such you will be expected to participate in evening and weekend working including 7 day rotas according to the requirements of the service.
Job Responsibilities
* To provide high quality and comprehensive Physiotherapy assessments and interventions with guidance and supervision from Physiotherapy Team Leads.
* Ensure appropriate evidence based pathways of care and communications via liaison with Medical Teams and referral to other agencies as required.
* To work as an integral member of the Multidisciplinary Team. Working closely with colleagues to achieve optimum clinical outcomes.
Qualifications
* Health Professions Council Registered Physiotherapist
* BSc (Hons) Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
* Must demonstrate a knowledge of team / group dynamics and the role of a Band 5 Physiotherapist within a team.
* To have a clear understanding of the role of a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a specialist hospital.
* Experience in all clinical areas relevant to the posts rotations
* Must be able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS issues
* Must be able to demonstrate the confidence to take independent action
* To have a knowledge of audit tools and awareness of organisational and clinical standards in Physiotherapy
Skills & Attributes
* Ability to think quickly, assess clinical situations and take decisions upon that information
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to liaise effectively within the multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to motivate patients and other staff
* Ability to actively promote the role of the physiotherapist within the Walton Centre NHS Trust
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata
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