Job summaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Senior Neuro Physiotherapist to join the Hounslow Community Neuro-rehabilitation Team on a part-time, permanent basis, working 26.25 hours per week.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Band 5 Physiotherapist looking to develop their neurological and management skills or an existing Band 6 seeking a new challenge.
The successful applicant will gain experience working with patients with complex neurological presentations, further developing their clinical expertise and consolidating the skills required for specialised practice.
There is a strong focus on personal and professional development, with support from highly experienced clinicians and opportunities to participate in in-service and external training.
The role also offers opportunities to contribute to service development, national audits, including SSNAP, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Main duties of the jobThe Hounslow Community Neuro Rehab Team (CNRT) is a client-centred, integrated multi-disciplinary team. We work across both intensive short-term rehab and longer-term rehab pathways supporting patients with a variety of neurological conditions. There are opportunities to develop skills in specialist neuro-rehab assessment and, in long-term condition management. There is a strong focus on working with patients to achieve personal set goals.
This post holder will be part of a team providing high-quality neuro rehabilitation and long-term neuro condition management. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, collaborating with colleagues internal to our service as well as in external teams. You will provide home based neuro-specific therapy as well as utilise on site resources for clinic-based therapy.
The service has developed specialist MDT clinics for PD and MS and this post enables opportunities to develop specialist skills with these conditions.
About usWest London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job responsibilitiesThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Qualifications- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of personal / professional development (portfolio)
Desirable- Membership of CSP
- Membership of relevant clinical interest groups
Experience- Experience working within the NHS as a qualified physiotherapist
- Completed minimum 18months as a Band 5 physiotherapist
- Broad experience in neurology, orthopaedics, medical, and elderly care as a Band 5 physiotherapist
- Experience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary team
- Experience working in a neuro rehabilitation team
- Experience of teaching other physiotherapy staff members, patients and other health care professionals
Desirable- Experience working in a community therapy team
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality improvement
- Experience supervision junior staff, students or rehabilitation assistants
- Experience of delegation to therapy colleagues
- Experience of service management / development
Knowledge- Good theoretical and practical knowledge of adult and neurological rehabilitation treatments and modalities
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession
Desirable- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications
- Understanding of the National Health Plans and Implementations
Skills- Ability to community clearly and concisely via written word.
- Work within and understand national and trust policies (data protection, equal opportunities, health and safety)
Other Requirements- Commitment to own self development and learning
- Adaptable to change, with good problem solving skills
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 