Specialist Physiotherapist

• Assess and treat a caseload of FES patients and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner (following extensive induction and training to attain FES competencies).
• To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of own work including managing clinical risk.
• Carry out assessment and treatment of patients as an autonomous practitioner using clinical reasoning skills.
• Deliver clinical support to clinicians using FES in external clinics and hospitals.
• Complete Individual Funding Request forms which assist in gaining funding for patients appropriate for FES.
• To be responsible for maintenance of accurate written records using clinical pathways and use of computerised data collection and records and comprehensive progress/discharge reports to GPs and ICBs.
• To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner as they arise.

• Support the OML FES teaching programme, which delivers courses to health professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, orthotists and clinical scientists.
• Provide mentorship and support to FES clinicians visiting the clinic or at other centres.
• Provide advice and education to healthcare professionals at exhibitions and conferences.
• To support the development and promotion of OML services and activities.
• Provide support and mentoring to visiting students and trainee clinical scientists.
• Participate and contribute to clinical governance sessions.
• Maintain and develop CPD activities through individual performance review (IPR) and in-line with HCPC registration.

• In conjunction with the clinical team, consider service development opportunities and methods to ensure effectiveness of patient care at OML.

• Identify the clinical requirements for new product development projects and evaluate OMLs new devices.
• Involvement in research projects and initiatives which explore novel applications of FES and increase the FES evidence-base.

• The post-holder will be HCPC registered and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
• A least 2 years experience post-graduation.
• Experience in treating patients with neurological conditions.
• Evidence of CPD in neurological conditions.
• Experience in FES is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.
• Able to motivate and inspire patients, carers and FES practitioners as individuals and groups.
• Computer skills.
• The post requires a current valid driving licence.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to adapt communication strategies to the needs of individuals.
• Able to identify and employ effective presentation skills.
• Able to plan and manage time effectively in changing/developing environment.
• Team player who works well with other professional groups.
• Able to work independently and use professional autonomy effectively.

• Willing to visit FES clinical partners to provide clinical support when

• Willing and available to attend conferences, exhibitions and training

• Able to give sustained concentration in both clinical and non-clinical

• Able to employ frequent moderate effort to assist neurologically

Essential

• Evidence of autonomous assessment and treatment of patients with a range of neurological conditions.
• Up to date professional portfolio which will demonstrate reflective practice and evidence of on-going professional development/education.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Empathetic when dealing with emotional situations and giving sensitive information.
• Able to negotiate, influence and build professional relationships and networks.
• Able to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately.
• Ability to manage own workload and plan the workload of others.
• Ability to make decisions and prioritize actions.
• Working knowledge of clinical governance and evidence based practice.
• Evidence of comprehensive range of clinical skills and expertise relevant to the role.
• Able to identify own and others learning and development needs and actively seek ways to meeting those needs.
• Basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Office package and email.
• Evidence of Personal Development Planning.

Desirable

• Analytical skills to deal with interpreting complex clinical information.
• To have an understanding of research/ audits and other factors which contribute to evidence based practice.
• Able to deal with conflict and manage appropriately.
• Experience of using video conferencing platforms such as Zoom or Teams.
• Experience of using remote teaching platforms such as Moodle.

Essential

• Degree BSc or MSc in Physiotherapy.
• Post graduate experience and education relevant to clinical area.
• HCPC registration.
• Special Interest in neurology.

Desirable

• Member of Professional Body.
• Member of special interest group.
• Experience of working with FES.

Essential

• Experience of working with patients with neurological conditions.
• Two years post graduate clinical experience.
• Ability to demonstrate working autonomously in assessment and developing treatment plans for patients with neurological conditions.
• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience of implementing evidence based practice.
• Substantial experience in neurology.
• Experience of teaching or presenting.