Senior Physiotherapist, Neurology Team, Band 6

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

In line with the Trust Vision to provide the Best Care for Everyone Professional values To deliver therapeutic interventions, acting as a specialist clinician in Acute Neurology, using the principles of Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way supported by the Therapy Competency Framework. To assume responsibility for personal development and supporting the development and supervision of others by CPD (continuing professional development), linked to appraisal. To support evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers. Communication and interpersonal skills To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition.
Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, other allied health professions and other colleagues to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. Leadership, management and team working To support leadership and work within the Neuro Therapy team, providing an effective and evidence-based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes. Additional Contact Telephone: 0300 422 669

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