Senior Physiotherapist

• To provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex physiotherapy problems as an autonomous practitioner with clinical speciality area.
• To undertake line management responsibility for staff, within the service area to provide a responsive and effective service.
• To actively support the Team Leader and Clinical Lead in the operational management of the area and service developments on a local or service-wide level.
• To provide clinical education and training.
• To have responsibility for specific projects or initiatives contributing to the overall delivery of the service within a clinical speciality area.
• To be responsible for providing information to the Senior Management Team.

Essential

• Good communication and listening skills with an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers
• Presentation skills
• Ability to work in collaboration with others and positively influence or coach others in development of skills and knowledge
• Able to present information, both written and verbally, in a clear accurate and logical manner
• Self motivated
• Able to maintain judgment under pressure
• Positive approach to problem solving
• Committed to personal and team development
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies and data protection and comply with equal opportunities, health and safety to meet the differing needs of patients and others
• Critical appraisal skills
• Ability to organise own workload and support more junior staff in organisation of their work
• Time management skills
• Prioritisation skills
• Ability to delegate effectively

Essential

• Understanding and knowledge of clinical governance issues within own clinical practice and wider implications for delivery of patient services
• Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience and CPD
• IT Skills

Essential

• Appropriate demonstrable experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist in a broad range of areas especially adequate relevant experience in Neurological physiotherapy specialty
• Extensive experience of working as part of a physiotherapy and multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of networking within physiotherapy and in the wider Health & Social Care community
• Experience in clinical audit, research and effectiveness
• Clinical education and development of physiotherapy staff and other members of the MDT

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiiotherapy
• Management/leadership courses
• Relevant M Level post-graduate modules
• Training/experience in specific rehabilitation approach ie Bobath/Motor Relearning