THE WHITTINGTON HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
PHYSIOTHERAPY DEPARTMENT
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
Senior Physiotherapist –
Neurology
GRADE:
Senior 1
SALARY SCALE:
£ 23,265 - £27,770
plus £3,441 London Weighting
and Inner London Supplement.
HOURS OF WORK:
36 hours per week and
contribution to on call rota
(negotiable)
ANNUAL LEAVE
27 per annum plus 8 Bank Holidays
SUPERANNUATION:
6% of salary (optional)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF
SERVICE:
In accordance with Trust terms and
conditions of employment as laid
down in the relevant Trust
handbook
LINE RELATIONSHIPS:
Accountable to:
Superintendent I Physiotherapist
and ultimately Director for
Therapies and Primary Care
Interface
Reporting to:
Superintendent 1 Physiotherapist
on a day to day basis.
Responsible for:
Senior II and junior staff on
rotation, assistant staff assisting
the team, visiting students
HOSPITAL PROFILE
The Whittington Hospital is a medium sized district teaching hospital, which traditionally
serves the population of North Islington and West Haringey.
Acute services are delivered on an in-patient and day care basis, additionally a wide range of
outpatient/follow-up services including both diagnostic and clinical support facilities are
provided, and there is an Accident and Emergency department.
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The hospital is committed to the development of innovative approaches to patient care which
improve the quality and effectiveness of service delivery.
JOB SUMMARY:
The post holder will have a key role in the development of multidisciplinary neurology
services in the Whittington Hospital. This includes leading a team of physiotherapists and
ensuring that comprehensive evidence-based physiotherapy care is provided to patients with
neurological conditions in both acute and rehabilitative phases. The role will support the
development and coordination of a multidisciplinary stroke service in the Whittington Hospital
and lead the development and implementation of the physiotherapy rehabilitation
programmes for this.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
CLINICAL:
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To undertake the assessment and appropriate management/treatment of clients
referred to the neurology team, including inpatients and appropriately referred
outpatients, utilising advanced and up to date clinical skills to implement appropriate
treatment plans.
To be responsible for the quality of clinical practice within the team, including having a
detailed knowledge of the complexities of rehabilitating patients with neurological
pathologies, chronic disability and impairment of functional independence. To
demonstrate an advanced understanding of Physiotherapeutic interventions for the
neurological and stroke patient groups.
To be actively involved in health promotion for neurological and stroke client groups.
To participate in training and supervision of junior staff, students and assistants within
the Neurological team.
To act as a resource and advisor to colleagues at the Whittington NHS Trust regarding
neurological rehabilitation, especially for stroke patients, and ensure the Neurological
team maintains a high profile within this and surrounding organisations.
To develop the service in line with changes within the NHS.
To take part in on-call and weekend work.
MANAGEMENT
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To link closely with other staff and managers on matters affecting the delivery of the
service and assist in development of services according to patient needs.
To take responsibility for knowing and acting under departmental policy and
procedures, and supporting the Neurology Team to do the same. To review and
develop Neurology Team profiles/guidelines in conjunction with Service Manager.
To be responsible for monitoring and managing staff performance within the team,
working alongside the Service Manager to support and develop all staff through
regular supervision, and individual performance appraisal. To actively participate in
this process for personal growth and development.
To monitor and implement caseload management for all Neurology staff, and provide
advice and support on caseload management in liaison with the Service Manager.
To promote a positive image of Physiotherapy and monitor, maintain and further
develop working practices in line with CSP and local standards of care.
To show initiative in managing changes to the service, department and profession in
conjunction with the Service Manager and Service Director, working as an integral part
of the Neurology Team and Physiotherapy / Therapy Department.
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EDUCATION:
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To facilitate an effective education programme for Neurology staff and to ensure they
achieve the core objectives for their jobs in conjunction with the Service Manager.
To demonstrate self-education and the use of CPD by utilising the opportunity to
attend lectures and courses, keeping up to date with current practice, professional
developments and social and health care issues.
To ensure continual evaluation of Physiotherapy interventions and their outcomes
linking this to evidence-based practice wherever possible.
To provide an educative role to other staff and carers where appropriate.
To be responsible for Physiotherapy students on clinical placement in the Neurology
team and when the clinical educator providing supervision for students.
COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK:
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To develop and maintain close and flexible working relationships with professional
colleagues within and outside of the organisation.
To attend relevant service and departmental meetings, including case conferences,
discharge and care planning meetings.
To be actively involved in promoting the profile of the Neurology Physiotherapy Team
within the Trust.
To liaise with clients, their carers and other disciplines both in the hospital and the
community, to ensure a seamless service provision which is relevant to individual’s
needs and to facilitate effective discharge planning.
To promote good multidisciplinary working practices, and work with multidisciplinary
teams to set up, utilise, and evaluate care pathways, reflecting the total patient
experience.
RESEARCH, QUALITY AND AUDIT:
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To be aware of current research and developments within clinical area and to ensure
services are developed on the basis of up to date evidence-based practice.
To facilitate audits and contribute to the audit programme within the department.
To lead staff through the basic processes of research and audit in order to comply with
departmental standards.
To be responsible for the collection of patient statistics and information required by
service managers.
To be responsible for keeping up to date patient records in accordance with local
Neurology Team and Physiotherapy guidelines and standards and to write specific
reports.
GENERAL:
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To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post.
To comply with all Trust policies and procedures, the Health & Safety at Work Act and
the Professional Code of Conduct for Physiotherapists.
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CLINICAL GOVERNANCE:
All staff with clinical responsibilities are expected to work within the clinical governance
arrangements agreed by the Trust. This is through an established framework through which
clinical staff are continuously accountable for improving the quality of services and
safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellent care will
flourish.
All clinical staff are expected to maintain appropriate knowledge about, and
involvement in, agreed strategies and programmes to continually improve their standards of
clinical care through:
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Patient and user involvement
Risk and complaints management
Clinical effectiveness and audit programmes
Continuous Professional Development.
Clinical research in accordance with DoH Governance requirements
HEALTH AND SAFETY:
To ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out and to be aware of the
responsibilities placed on employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act. To maintain
a safe environment for employees and visitors at all times.
DATA PROTECTION:
This post has a confidential aspect. If you are required to obtain, process and/or use
information held on a computer or word processor you should do it in a fair and lawful way.
You should hold data only for the specific registered purpose and not to use or disclose data
only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Breaches of confidence in relation
to data will result in disciplinary action, which may involve dismissal.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
It is the aim of the Trust to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable
treatment on the grounds of sex, race, colour, nationality or ethnic or national origins, or is
placed at a disadvantage by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown as justifiable.
To this end the Trust has an Equal Opportunity Policy and it is for each employee to
contribute to its success.
NO SMOKING POLICY:
There is a no smoking policy in this Trust. In accordance with this policy smoking is
positively discouraged and permitted in certain designated areas.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
All information concerning patients/clients and staff must be treated as strictly confidential at
all times.
METHOD OF PAYMENT:
Payment of salary/wage is made into a bank account or building society account by direct
bank system. Details of a bank account or building society account will be required on the
first day of work. There is no facility for any other form of payment.
SECURITY:
It is the responsibility of all employees to work within the security policies and procedures of
The Whittington Hospital NHS Trust to protect patients, staff and visitors and the property of
the individual and to the Hospital in general.
This job description is intended as a general guide and is not exhaustive. It may be reviewed depending
on future requirements and services needs.
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