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Company description

Plymouth Neurophysio Ltd is a leading independent provider of Neurological Rehabilitation and therapy services in Plymouth, South Devon and South East Cornwall.

Since 2012 we have been providing specialist Neurological Rehabilitation to clients in Plymouth and throughout South Devon and Cornwall. We recognise that every individual is unique and aim to empower people with neurological and long term conditions to become more independent and to live happy and healthy lives.

We have a fantastic team of highly experienced Specialist Neuro Physios, Neuro OTs and other Clinical Professionals (Sports & Massage Therapists, Rehabilitation Assistants and a counsellor) and provide regular and ongoing supervision and mentoring with excellent opportunities for career progression and training.

Neurological Physiotherapist Job Description:

Job Type: Employed.

Working Pattern: 18-25 hours per week

Employer: Plymouth Neurophysio Ltd (PNP)

Line Manager / Appraiser: Becky Isserlis MCSP (Clinical Lead Neurological Physiotherapist and Owner Director).

Location: Plymouth Neurophysio clinic (1-3 Marine Building, 1 Queen Anne Place, Plymouth, PL40FB). Travel to see clients within Plymouth and surrounding area as required (with mileage allowance for client visits).

Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 (pro rata) per annum (according to experience).

This role is an exciting and rewarding role for an HCPC registered Physiotherapist with a minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience within the UK including a breadth of experience within neurological physiotherapy and rehabilitation. The role is suited to an individual with a genuine enthusiasm and passion for neurological rehabilitation and who shares in our company values of compassion, professionalism, integrity, excellence and equality. The successful candidate will benefit from working together with our specialist clinical team and must be committed to clinical excellence and delivering the highest level of patient care.

Job Description:

· To be passionate about Neuro rehab and complex rehabilitation with a demonstrable interest in this area of practice.

* Strong Assessment and core neurological physiotherapy treatment skills with the ability to problem solve complex cases and think 'outside of the box'.

· Strong interest and aptitude for using Neuro-Technology and incorporating this into clinical practice.

· To assess and treat clients with neurological conditions, elderly rehabilitation, complex trauma and amputee rehabilitation under supervision from Clinical Lead Physiotherapist.

· Opportunity to treat Paediatric clients under supervision from senior Paediatric physio and OT team as deemed appropriate to the role.

· Opportunity to carry out MSK based work with our neuro / rehab clients as needed including massage / soft tissue work / pain management techniques (within own clinical competencies).

· To carry out assessments and treatment sessions within client’s own homes or in PNP clinic room, school / workplace, public gym, swimming / hydrotherapy pool or rebound facility as required by the client and families and as identified in client goals.

· To be highly self-motivated with ability to work autonomously and as part of a MDT team. To observe lone-working policy and carry out risk assessments as required.

· Ability to efficiently manage own caseload and deliver excellent level of customer service and care at all times.

· To provide skilled and effective therapeutic assessment and treatment interventions with a strong focus on evidence-informed practice and open to new and emerging treatment techniques and technology (as appropriate).

· Ability to adopt and confidently use Neuro-Technology under the supervision of clinical Lead physio

· To assist in coordinating and allocating referrals and waiting list with support from Therapy Services Coordinator and Clinical Lead / Director.

· To lead and organise neuro exercise groups as relevant to the needs of the service.

· To assist in providing supervision with Rehab Assistants and students (shared with Clinical Lead and clinical team).

· To have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to confidently write clinical reports and letters as relevant to the role.

· Liaising with statutory services, 3rd parties, clinical colleagues and peers, Case Managers / solicitors as needed.

· To comply with the PNP clinical records policy and comply with all Data protection / GDPR regulations & work practices and PNP record keeping. Use of Cliniko practice management system (training provided for this).

· To contribute to delivering and organising CPD for the service alongside Clinical lead and PNP team as required.

· To attend team meetings and PNP CPD sessions

· To undertake CPD courses relevant to the role (on discussion with clinical lead). During initial 6-12 months most of the CPD will be in-house but with opportunity to attend external CPD courses as relevant to the role.

· To meet regularly with Clinical Lead and Therapy Service Coordinator to discuss caseload, referrals, and service delivery.

· To be fully computer literate and use own or PNP supplied laptop (as preferred).

· To manage email inbox efficiently and in a timely manner to always ensure high level of customer service and satisfaction.

· To work within clearly defined hours and be contactable during the allotted working hours (between patient contact time) by the Clinical lead Physio / PNP office as required. Efficient use of Cliniko on-line calendar / practice management system for client appointments and organising working day.

· To provide between 5-6 hours of client treatment sessions per full working day (7.5 hours). If working day shorter then the expectation will be calculated accordingly.

· To appreciate the workings of a private practice / business setting and to assist with continuous promotion of the PNP services and input towards marketing / networking / social media posts (as agreed with Clinical Lead and team).

· To maintain own CSP Physiotherapy registration, HCPC, Insurance, professional membership, ico.To always work within the CSP and HCPC professional code of conduct.

· To undertake an Annual review with Clinical Lead Physiotherapist (and initial probationary review meeting at 3 months & 6 months).

· Comply with and contribute towards updating safeguarding policies and procedures in order to promote safeguarding and prevent abuse.

· Ensure all necessary risk assessments are completed as required.

· Contribute towards deputising for the Clinical Lead as required and as able (during holiday periods etc)

· To provide some office cover as needed (outside of Therapy Service coordinator hours) and if / when office staff on annual leave etc.

· To assist with smooth day to day running of the PNP clinic. Basic house-keeping and tidying of clinic space and responsibility for opening up and locking clinic as designated by senior team.

· Participate in service evaluation / audit / projects as required.

· To be a driver with a clean licence. Own vehicle

Note: This job description is neither definitive or exhaustive and is not intended to be totally comprehensive.

Annual leave – 26 days pro-rata plus bank holidays (calculated pro-rata).

Employee Assist programme provided through our HR company / department (Peninsula).

Pension scheme through NEST

Sick pay – Up to 5 days per year paid sick pay (after completing initial probationary period), and statutory sick pay thereafter.

Maternity pay – statutory

2 References required.

The role includes community and clinic-based work with a varied case-load of patients of all ages with a variety of neurological conditions. There are opportunities within the role to carry out aquatic therapy, gym based sessions and group exercise classes as well.

Plymouth Neurophysio provide fantastic supervision, mentoring and CPD opportunities and the opportunity to work within a highly skilled and friendly team. Variable & flexible hours available for suitable candidate.

Please email becky@plymouthneurophysio.com for more information

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• HCPC certificate (required)

Work Location: In person