Neurological Physiotherapist
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JustPhysio are looking for a Physiotherapist for their client in Buckinghamshire/Cambridgeshire
Band 5/6 Neurological/Neurorehabilitation
Part time - likely to extend to full time
Salary £30k-£42k pro rata
Start ASAP
Our client is looking for a Physiotherapist to join their team.
This role is initailly part time and it is likely for the hours to increase in the future.
You will be required -
To participate as a full member of the multi-disciplinary team in the assessing, planning, implementation and evaluation of individual treatment and rehabilitation plans liaising with other relevant agencies as appropriate.
To use an evidenced based patient centred approach to assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment plans to support residents' physical and psychological needs.
Work with resident and team members to identify goals and set treatment plans.
Liaise with relatives and carers with empathy giving information, support and advice whenever and as often as required, in respect of treatment plans.
Maintain concise records and provide reports as necessary for each resident's case review.
Identify risks and advise other team members on interventions to minimise risks.
Participate in clinical meetings, reviews and other discussions where required.
To ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all Physiotherapy equipment
Provide advice and support to staff by teaching relevant techniques to safely implement treatment plans.
Know when to refer to external agencies as appropriate.
Undertake such duties as may be reasonably requested from time to time.
HYDROTHERAPY
To observe hydrotherapy residents for any warning signs and highlight any concerns to the physiotherapist.
To ensure residents take any emergency medication (such as inhalers and GTN sprays) to hydrotherapy sessions and are wearing waterproof dressings if required.
To be competent in, and regularly practice, hydrotherapy emergency evacuation procedures.
To liaise with housekeeping, maintenance team and microbiology with regards to hydrotherapy pool management when required.
To report any incidents/ accidents to the appropriate members of staff and complete the necessary documentation.
To ensure residents for hydrotherapy have showered before and after each session and encourage fluid replenishment.
Required-
ExperienceFrom Graduate level with appropriate experience as a student in a Neurological setting.
Experience working with a range of neurological conditions.
Experience of working with people with chronic disability and progressive conditions.
Evidence of experience of using a range of approaches to the management of patients as demonstrated by clinical reasoning.
Desirable -
A minimum of one year's experience working within neurological physiotherapy.
Supervising other physiotherapists.
Previous employment as a senior physiotherapist in a relevant specialist area.
Experience of inpatient/outpatient neurological rehabilitation.
Experience in ABI Rehabilitation.
Experience in tracheostomy management.
Experience of report writing.
If you would like to chat about this great opportunity, please call Alison on 0207 045 3327