Specialist Neurophysio-Surrey Downs H&C

at  Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

CLINICAL

1. To formulate and deliver individual physiotherapy treatment programs based on sound
   knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options
2. To assess the patient’s understanding of treatment proposals and gain valid informal consent to treatment
3. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively and sensitively condition-related information with patients, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and other relevant parties, including Social Services and third-sector organisations.
4. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programs if required.
5. To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload seeking guidance from Band 7 Clinical Specialist or Clinical Manager as appropriate.
6. Work within Surrey Downs, CSP and national clinical guidelines with a good working knowledge of national and local standards. Monitor own and other’s quality of practice as appropriate.
7. Work as a loan practitioner in community settings with other MDT members if required.
8. To represent the physiotherapy service and/or individual patients at the multi-disciplinary team meetings, to ensure the delivery of a coordinated multi-disciplinary service and integrated physiotherapy treatment into the treatment program. This will include a discussion of patient care and patient progress
9. To make accurate and complete records of work undertaken and keep monthly statistics in line with CNRS standards.

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.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

• To assess and treat own specialist caseload of neurological patients and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner.
• To supervise less experienced physiotherapists and students within this speciality.
• To feedback and receive guidance from Band 7 / Therapies Clinical Manager / Clinical Specialist on a frequent basis.
• To effectively manage patients’ neurophysiotherapy needs in the community.
• To work effectively as part of MDT delivering neurorehabilitation services in community settings.