Specialist Physiotherapist

You will be working as part of the Integrated Neurology team. The post holder will be expected to carry out comprehensive specialist assessments and interventions in direct spasticity management as well as working within the team to support joint patients in management of patients.

The successful candidate will be required to work independently within clinics and within the home.

As part of the role, you will be expected to liaise and work closely with other health care professionals in ensuring that patient care needs are met accordingly, and that care is delivered to a high standard.

You must be a Non-Medical Prescriber and Injector to do this role.

Qualified Physiotherapist with HPC registration.

Neurology experience as well as having NMP and Injection qualifications

Working within Spasticity clinics at Malvern Community Hospital and Upton Medical centre.

Completing comprehensive and holistic assessment of patients needs and setting goals and treatment plans.

Prescribing and delivering intervention as appropriate

Delivering botulinum toxin injections under Ultrasound guidance as assessed as clinically appropriate

For full details of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

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Experience

Desirable: - Experience at band 7

Qualifications

Essential: - Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy; - HPC registration; - Evidence of relevant post Graduate) courses / CPD maintained in portfolio

Desirable: - Relevant validated clinical course