Job summary
As a result of enhanced funding, we have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 physiotherapist to join the NCA neurorehabilitation services.
Initially this will be based on site at Salford, with the option in the future to rotate to other neurorehabilitation areas as the transformation of services across Greater Manchester fulfils its potential.
As a member of the physiotherapy service this role involves working within the well-established multi-disciplinary teams within the Level 1a, hyper acute and acute, neurorehabilitation services (Ward C2 and Ward L1) at the Salford site.
The MDT includes: Rehabilitation Medicine Consultants; rehabilitation nurses; ACP; physiotherapy; occupational therapy; speech and language therapists; dietitian; rehabilitation support workers and assistant practitioners, activity co-ordinator, Neuropsychology, social worker and specialist discharge co-ordinators.
Main duties of the job
The physiotherapy team provide specialist neurorehabilitation to service users who have a wide variety of significant and complex impairments as a result of neurological injury or illness including: traumatic brain injury; acquired brain injury; spinal cord injury; Guillain barre syndrome; multiple sclerosis (MS); infections of the brain, or other inflammatory conditions of the peripheral or central nervous system.
Neurorehabilitation patients on the Salford site present with complex medical needs and have significant physical, cognitive and behavioural presentations, requiring a team approach to achieve the goals set in collaboration with the patient and their families / carers.
Admission onto Wards C2 and L1 form part of the Greater Manchester neurorehabilitation pathway, and the team are responsible for identifying potential and future rehabilitation needs, referring onwards at an appropriate time.
The Band 6 will oversee the provision of tailored programmes including specific physiotherapeutic interventions to a highly specialist level, and will support the Band 7 staff in: the day-to-day planning and operational management of the service, including quality improvement projects and service development; supporting junior and unqualified staff; and offering training opportunities across the team and to students on placement.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Registration and Experience
Essential
- BSc / MSc Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- At least 4 years post registration experience including working across core clinical areas
- A minimum of 12 months experience working with patients of neurological presentation at band 6 level
- Experience of working with a neurorehabilitation MDT led by a Rehabilitation Medicine Consultant
- Attendance of the three introductory Bobath Weekend courses
Desirable
- MSc level courses relevant to neurological rehabilitation, or specific areas of related rehabilitation such as SCI, or research
- Evidence of working in community neurorehabilitation settings
- Member of CSP AND relevant Special Interest Group e.g. ACPIN
Knowledege and Skills
Essential
- Post graduate training relevant to neurorehabilitation, to include Bobath introductory courses
- Evidence of a wide clinical theoretical base and specialist knowledge in assessment and treatment of patients with complex neurological illness or injury, multiple pathologies, and progressive conditions
- Evidence of experience managing patients requiring respiratory support and tracheostomy patients to a high level of skill
- Highly developed communication and leadership skills with evidence of post-graduate training
- Evidence of leading service improvement / development initiatives
- Evidence of supervising other staff and students and completion of clinical educators course
Desirable
- To have completed relevant and up to date training and ot have experience of the use of MCA
- Completion of Basic Bobath course
- To have experience of complex decision making processes including where capacity decisions may be required.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Care Organisation
Salford Royal Hospital
Salford
M6 8HD