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Job overview

The Outpatient Neuro Physiotherapy Team currently covers two sites with clinics at Peterborough City Hospital and Stamford Hospital. The team runs individual clinics as well as groups at both sites and regularly liaises with the Neurologists and MS Nurse Specialist and have input to a monthly Neuropsychiatry MDT meeting. 

The Outpatient Neuro Physiotherapy Team is responsible for providing a quality service across both sites to a busy neurology out-patient department consisting of referrals from: local GP practices, Neurologists, MS and Parkinson’s Disease Nurse Specialist, Rehabilitation Consultants, and out of area hospitals including Addenbrookes and Sheffield Spinal Unit. We also provide vestibular rehabilitation, facial palsy rehabilitation and assessment for Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for foot drop. 

The team is led by an Outpatient Therapy Team Manager, supported by a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Neurology, a Specialist Band 6 physiotherapist and experienced Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner. Working closely with the Musculoskeletal, Pain management and Hand Therapy teams as well as the Orthotic team.

**Previous applicants need not apply**

Please Note: To effectively assess relevant skills, interviews for this role will be conducted in person. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please get in touch so we can discuss and determine if a reasonable adjustment, such as a virtual interview, can be made.

Main duties of the job

·         To demonstrate neurological physiotherapy skills to manage patients referred to the service working in accordance with individual performance metrics

·         To ensure safe, efficient and effective delivery of patient focussed care in line with identified evidence based practice, local and national standards

·         To work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency Teams

·         To participate in delegated projects for service development with the team

·         To act autonomously in the assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have a complex presentation

·         To demonstrate a flexible approach to working in support of the whole in patient/outpatient team

·         To undertake weekend working as required within the neurological service

·         To be available to provide Clinical Supervision

·         This role entails 90% Clinical Contact and 10% Operational Management as appropriate within team requirements

·         To guide Band 5 and support staff in the management and delivery of therapeutic care plans   

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.