JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Neurological / Medical Physiotherapist
DEPARTMENT:
Physiotherapy
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Physiotherapy Manager
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
(Overall Objectives)
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To support the Head of Department (HOD) in providing a neurological, medical
and oncology service to physiotherapy patients in patients.
To provide a neurological service to physiotherapy out patients.
To provide managerial leadership to and work as part of the physiotherapy team.
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice to
patients.
To lead the development of the neurological and medical physiotherapy service.
To lead clinical audit.
May undertake research.
To undertake all duties in accordance with Customer Care Standards.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
Clinical
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To undertake specialised assessment and treatment of patients as an autonomous
practitioner.
Use clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of evidence based practice to
determine and manage an appropriate treatment plan.
To provide cover for the out patient oncology physiotherapy service when the
oncology team leader is absent.
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To provide support and advice to other members of the physiotherapy team with
regards to the assessment and treatment of patients with neurological and
medical conditions.
To maintain a high standard of clinical records and provide written progress and
discharge reports for medical colleagues, as required.
To liaise with other Departments to ensure a unified approach to patient care.
To use specialist knowledge to refer to other health disciplines as appropriate.
To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
To participate in the in-service teaching regimes and staff development
programmes.
To maintain a CPD portfolio reflecting your personal professional development.
As team leader take responsibility for the efficient day-to-day management of the
neurological physiotherapy in- and out-patient service, including hydrotherapy.
To participate in department in-house training/teaching sessions for CPD.
To support HOD in marketing of physiotherapy service and upholding clinical
standards.
To process all reported accidents, complaints and equipment malfunctions in the
absence of the HOD and in accordance with hospital policy.
Service Development
 To individually market and promote the Department within the Hospital and the
local community
 To participate in any public/PR events promoting the Department.
General
 To report any equipment malfunctions and identified health and safety hazards to
the manager/health and safety manager in accordance with hospital policy.
 To understand and abide by the Department’s philosophy, policies, procedures
and objectives.
 To attend annual relevant mandatory training.
 To adhere to The Health and Safety at Work Act.
 To adhere to Fire Action Policy.
 To be aware of Disciplinary / Grievance Procedure.
 To be aware of Company policies and guidelines.
 To read and sign all policies issued to the department in accordance with the
Care Standards Act 2000.
 To adhere to Customer Care Standards
This list is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as there may be other
duties and requirements associated with the post which you may be called upon
to perform from time to time.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and may be
amended occasionally to take account of the changing needs of the organisation.
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PARKSIDE HOSPITAL
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Neurological Physiotherapist
Essential
Qualifications
Degree in Physiotherapy
Desirable
Member of special interest
group
Registration with HPC
Bobath training
Member of CSP
Experience
Knowledge and Skills
5 years post-graduate experience
Validated clinical courses
Minimum 2 years UK neurological
physiotherapy experience
Senior level surgical and
neurological experience
Evidence of relevant CPD
Audit and research experience
Ability to lead and motivate others
Presentation skills
Ability to organise prioritise and delegate
Formal or informal teaching
experience
Ability work with multi-disciplinary team
and set team goals
Personal Attributes
Professional demeanour
Excellent communicator
Ability to work on own initiative
Good time management
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Good sense of humour