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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Manchester

AI generated summary

  • You must have specialist knowledge, effective communication skills, time management, basic IT skills, a full UK driving license, and experience in treating neurological patients.
  • You will manage complex neurological caseloads, collaborate in multi-professional teams, assess and treat patients, supervise staff, and contribute to training and audits.

Requirements

  • You will need to be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge relevant to the post and provide evidence of post graduate training and an understanding of the appropriate national guidelines.
  • You will need highly effective communication skills to manage frequent contact with patients or carers who are either under stress or distressed.
  • You must be able to manage your own time effectively and be competent to line manage and supervise junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students.
  • Basic IT Skills Are Also Required.
  • Full UK driving license and access to a car essential.
  • Assess and treat own caseload of patients in a variety of settings including patients’ homes and clinics who need specialist neurological intervention.
  • To act as an autonomous practitioner and source of expertise in these areas for junior staff, rehabilitation assistants, colleagues in the integrated community rehab services and other health care professionals in acute and community settings.
  • Referral management and triage.
  • To undertake training including audit and evaluation in conjunction with the GMNISDN.
  • To contribute to team in-service training and identify personal training needs through supervision and appraisal.
  • To lead the training and supervision of student physiotherapists and rehabilitation assistants.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a complex caseload including patients with Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Motor Neurone Disease and Traumatic Brain Injury.
  • Work collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team with other AHP, nursing and psychology colleagues to assess and deliver rehabilitation in the most appropriate environment for patients.
  • Demonstrate specialist knowledge relevant to the post and provide evidence of post graduate training and an understanding of the appropriate national guidelines.
  • Rotate between the neuro-rehabilitation service and the integrated stroke rehabilitation service.
  • Manage frequent contact with patients or carers who are either under stress or distressed.
  • Liaise with colleagues in acute services, GPs and specialist nurses and colleagues in social services to ensure seamless patient care.
  • Manage your own time effectively and be competent to line manage and supervise junior staff, rehabilitation assistants and students.
  • Assess and treat own caseload of patients in a variety of settings including patients’ homes and clinics who need specialist neurological intervention.
  • Act as an autonomous practitioner and source of expertise in these areas for junior staff, rehabilitation assistants, colleagues in the integrated community rehab services and other health care professionals in acute and community settings.
  • Referral management and triage.
  • Undertake training including audit and evaluation in conjunction with the GMNISDN.
  • Contribute to team in-service training and identify personal training needs through supervision and appraisal.
  • Lead the training and supervision of student physiotherapists and rehabilitation assistants.

FAQs

What is the role of the Physiotherapist in the Integrated Community Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation team?

The Physiotherapist will manage a complex caseload including patients with Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Motor Neurone Disease, and Traumatic Brain Injury, working collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team to assess and deliver rehabilitation in various settings.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must demonstrate specialist knowledge relevant to the post, provide evidence of post-graduate training, and have an understanding of appropriate national guidelines.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role includes opportunities for training and supervision of junior staff, rehabilitation assistants, and students, as well as participation in in-service training and identifying personal training needs.

Is a driving license necessary for this position?

Yes, a full UK driving license and access to a car are essential for this role.

What kind of patients will I be working with?

You will work with patients with complex neurological conditions such as Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, and Traumatic Brain Injury.

What type of settings will I be working in?

You will assess and treat patients in a variety of settings, including patients’ homes and clinics.

Will I be required to manage junior staff?

Yes, you will be competent to line manage and supervise junior staff, rehabilitation assistants, and students.

What kind of communication skills are important for this role?

Highly effective communication skills are required to manage frequent contact with patients or carers who may be under stress or distressed.

Does MFT encourage research and innovation?

Yes, MFT is a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, encouraging high-quality research programmes and innovation in healthcare.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Joanne Ritchie, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, at joanne.ritchie@mft.nhs.uk or 0161 529 6572.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.