Physiotherapist

Job Title:  Physiotherapist – Band 6  (Part time)
Area:  West London NHS 
Salary: £negotiable
Job Type: Locum
Contract length: Ongoing
Job details:  Physiotherapist required for 12 weeks. Neuro physiotherapist required with experience of a variety of neurological conditions in both outpatient and community setting.
Working as a Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist within a neurological specialist MDT, providing co-ordinated rehabilitation and condition management as part of a long-term conditions pathway (from point of early diagnosis through to end-of-life care.) To provide specialist holistic physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse and complex physical, cognitive and psychological neurological presentations in outpatient, domiciliary and community settings. Formulate, deliver and evaluate individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning. Implement strategies to empower patients and families/carers to take a lead role in their rehabilitation and long-term management of their condition.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties, within scope of practice, as an autonomous practitioner. To hold responsibility for own caseload working without direct supervision (with regular clinical supervision). Manage clinical risk within own caseload and of rehabilitation assistants/students under supervision. Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date documentation, in line with legal and departmental requirements; communicate assessment and treatment results to appropriate disciplines (e.g. reports/letters.) Communicate effectively, working collaboratively with medical, nursing, therapy, social care colleagues ensuring delivery of a coordinated multidisciplinary service. To take delegated responsibility from Band 7 physiotherapists. Plan and organise efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time. To be aware of Health and Safety aspects of your work; implement policies that may be required, including prompt recording and reporting of incidents/accidents to senior staff. To comply with the organisational and departmental policies/procedures and to follow the general professional guidelines and standards from the CSP and HCPC. Working hours: 30 hours per week.
Code: U. AHP261.008001.B14036