Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (maternity leave cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 200-NN-7104674-AHP-Y
- Employer
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St Johns therapy Centre
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £44,806 - £53,134 p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Physiotherapist
Band 6
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Neurophysiotherapist to work for up to 12 months (Fixed term contract covering maternity leave) within a well established and respected, adult multi-disciplinary community neurological rehabilitation team.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of adults with a variety of neurological and medical conditions. There is a strong emphasis on multi-disciplinary working especially within service development and team learning. The MD teams include occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, dieticians, neuropsychologist, clinical nurse specialist, psychology, admin and rehabilitation assistants.
Continuing professional development is actively supported via clinical supervision, annual Personal Development Plans, post-graduate and in-service training from a uni-professional and multi-disciplinary point of view. Supervision of students is actively encouraged. All our staff are fully supported by the Clinical Team Leader and Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist.
Main duties of the job
Ø To assess own caseload of clients, including those with a complex presentation, make a diagnosis and develop and deliver individualised physiotherapy treatment.
Ø To work as an autonomous practitioner within the standards of professional practice laid down by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Healthcare Professions Council.
Ø To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to service organisation, evaluation, development and learning.
Ø To share responsibility with colleagues for the day to day provision of physiotherapy within the service and for the supervision of rehab assistants and PT students as required.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
** The vacancy may close earlier than the advised date, depending on the volume of applicants**
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Graduate Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with Healthcare Professions Council
- Evidence of post graduate CPD in at least 2 of the following areas acute or neuro rehabilitation, general medicine, older people’s rehabilitation
Desirable criteria
- CSP membership
- Clinical Educators Course
- Membership of relevant Clinical / Specialist Interest Group
Experience
Essential criteria
- Extensive, current experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of working in an MD team
- Experience of developing others through CPD / PDP / Clinical supervision
- Experience of working with support workers
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working as a band 6 physiotherapist
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of clinical supervision of students
- Training in management skills
- Experience of research or audit
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to take initiative and work autonomously
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Effective communication skills in multidisciplinary setting
- Ability to prioritise and organise own workload effectively and facilitate others to do the same
- Ability to facilitate learning in others
- Ability to delegate tasks to others
- Good IT skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of a broad range of relevant clinical areas e.g. neurology, older people, rehabilitation, musculo-skeletal
- Knowledge of Community based rehabilitation including an understanding of community issues and available services
- Understanding of clinical governance, audit and evidence based practice
- Awareness of current developments in health and social care
- Understanding of primary care agenda
Other
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach and able to work with change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work harmoniously with a diverse workforce and to deliver a quality service to people from different backgrounds, by including and embracing their varied needs.
Desirable criteria
- Own transport (Car / Bike / Moped) and hold a valid driving license if using car as transport
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:
- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image
As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
Telephone: 02082963786
Text: 07501066267
Email: [email protected].
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Sibson
- Job title
- Clinical and Operational Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 8725 8050
- Additional information
-
Clinical specialist Physiotherapist
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
07553088512
- Telephone
- 07553088512
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