Specialist Physiotherapist Neuro-Rehabilitation

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	18 Awst 2025
Cyflog:	£38,682.00 i £46,580.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£38682.00 - £46580.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	01 Medi 2025
Lleoliad:	Oxford, OX3 7HE
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Cytundeb
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C9321-25-1106

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Clinical To work as a clinically autonomous practitioner within the service to diagnose (where appropriate), assess, plan and implement patient specific programmes of evidence based rehabilitation, disability management and care, modifying plans as a result of clinical assessment and patient involvement To work effectively across a variety of clinical environments, involving changing and demanding conditions as the need arises To use a comprehensive range of verbal and non-verbal tools to effectively with patients and their families and carers, within the relevant legal framework with patients who lack capacity To supervise the practice of tasks and delegate appropriate duties to physiotherapy, rehabilitation and healthcare assistants. To work flexibly and be able to adjust to the constantly changing demands of the service To contribute to groups and clinics as part of the outpatient services within the OCE such as Upper Limb Splinting. Leadership & Management Act as a positive role model to all staff by behaving in a professional manner at all times and adhering to Trust policies and procedures. Provide managerial direction and support to junior colleagues within the team in the delivery of the service with guidance from the senior physiotherapy team. Deputise in the absence of the Band 7 therapists, including attending and contributing to departmental meetings in their absence. To contribute to specific, identified service development projects, making recommendations, developing best practice guidelines and policies based upon a robust evidence base gained from risk assessments, audits and literature reviews To complete timely appraisals and development reviews for more junior staff with support from the Band 7 therapists, ensuring there is reference to the team service objectives. Manage performance issues and individual sickness absence adhering to Trust policy. Produce accurate and detailed service information for auditing purposes Operational To contribute to the effective daily management of a caseload of patients including prioritising clinical work and balancing other patient related, administrative and professional activities. To participate in the recruitment process for therapy assistant posts. To support the induction of new staff across the OCE multidisciplinary teams. To develop partnership working with all relevant agencies/services/individuals to support optimum management of patients requiring neurological rehabilitation. To be aware of budgetary and resource considerations for the service To oversee outpatient waiting lists, ensure target waiting times are met and support the service in triaging and sign posting referrals appropriately. Educational To be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio that reflects personal development and apply this to daily practice, which supports the requirements for registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) To support own competency development, promoting professional growth, which will include background reading, attending and leading in-service training and lectures To comply with mandatory and core clinical training requirements To participate in the staff appraisal scheme, being responsible for complying with own agreed personal development programme and, as appropriate, appraising more junior staff To routinely undertake clinical supervision/mentorship of junior staff, assistants and students assisting in the professional development of more junior members of staff on rotation through the OCE. To be a clinical educator to pre-registration physiotherapy students and facilitate the learning needs of students from other disciplines within the OCE. Health and Safety To be aware of and follow the Health and Safety policies and guidelines in your work area, including prompt recording and reporting of accidents or incidents to senior staff. To be aware of and follow the Health and Safety guidelines in your work area, including prompt recording and reporting of accidents or incidents to senior staff To be able to undertake frequent repetitive activities as part of assisting patients in rehabilitation To be responsible for safety and cleaning of specific equipment in line with Trust policy prior to use or issue To deliver safeguarding policies with respect to children and vulnerable adults Responsibilities for Health & Safety The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required. Professional To work within professional scope of practice To work in accordance with policies, protocols and standards as determined by the Trust and applicable Codes of Professional Conduct To comply with the Trust and professional manual handling policies and local therapeutic handling guidance at all times Risk Management To identify and alert senior staff to areas of clinical risk To adhere to the culture of being progressive, honest and open regarding risk assessment To be familiar with the Major Incident Policy and Fire Policy and the local response plan and their role within that response Infection Control Infection Control is everyones responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA. All staff employed by the ORH Trust have the following key responsibilities: Staff must wash their hands or use alcohol gel on entry and exit from all clinical areas and/or between each patient contact. Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust. Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health. Equity, Diversity and Rights To be sensitive to the cultural, religious and linguistic needs of the individual and brings these issues to the attention of others To develop, sustain and evaluate collaborative approaches with other workers, agencies and communities To identify training needs and facilitate learning of self and others