Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. State Registered (HCPC)
2. BSc (Hons), MSc or Equivalent in Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential criteria
3. Minimum of 18-24 months of postgraduate experience across core areas Neurology Respiratory Musculoskeletal Medicine for the Elderly Orthopaedics
4. Experience of working within an NHS acute/rehab hospital
Knowledge
Essential criteria
5. Sound understanding of the pathology of neurological conditions
6. Basic understanding of Neuroplasticity and theoretical rationale behind neurotherapy interventions
7. Knowledge of the clinical pathway for neurological patients from acute care to long term management
Other rewuirements specific to the role
Essential criteria
8. Ability to drive and hold a clean drivers licence
9. Ability to assess, manage & treat neurological conditions and patients with complex multi pathologies at specialist level
10. Ability to teach & supervise band 5 staff & assistants