Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Spasticity - #1671702

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Job Overview

Following a successful pilot, permanent funding has been secured for 2x physiotherapy posts within the specialist regional MDT Spasticity, Intrathecal Baclofen and Dystonia Services at North Bristol NHS Trust.

This is a new and exciting opportunity for specialist physiotherapists, with proven skills and experience in the management of neurodisability and spasticity, to join this progressive and innovative team.

We are looking for individuals with the leadership skills and attributes to collaborate and work across professional and organisational boundaries. The successful post holders will be key in embedding physiotherapy within the service and taking opportunities to ensure the full potential and scope of physiotherapy is realised.

Clinics run Wednesday afternoons and Thursdays with some flexibility in when clinic admin and service development time is delivered. The primary base is Southmead hospital, but there may be need or opportunity to work in alternative locations across the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire health and social care system.

Main duties of the job

• The Highly Specialist Physiotherapist in Spasticity delivers enhanced level of practice and clinical leadership within the defined areas of the pathway.    
• The post holder oversees the day-to-day running of the physiotherapy team within the Multidisciplinary (MDT) spasticity, dystonia and intrathecal baclofen outpatient clinics and is line managed by the Pathway Lead for Neurosciences and Stroke.   
• They undertake the role of a clinical leader to plan, co-ordinate, deliver and evaluate the physio service into these areas.   
• They will support the MDT in the delivery of the services including management of referrals, participation in multi-disciplinary team clinics, and making onwards referrals when required.   
• Work as an autonomous, highly skilled clinician, to provide a specialised service of physiotherapy including assessment, treatment, advice and education for patients, carers/families and staff within the spasticity, dystonia and intra-thecal baclofen outpatient clinics. 
• As the Physiotherapy Clinical Lead within the MDT, provide specialist advice to other professionals on holistic management strategies and work closely with the Consultants and MDT to formulate appropriate management plans for patients.   
• Provide appropriate training and education to other Health care professionals, including physiotherapists and students. To be an expert resource within the Physiotherapy service for this specialist patient group.  
  
  

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC registered Physiotherapist
• Post Grad Training & Education in Neurodisability including spasticity, dystonia and intrathecal baclofen
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Completed or working towards US guided injection therapy competencies or MSc injection therapy module
• Completed or working towards non-medical prescribing qualification
  
  

Work Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience at a senior level in the management of neuro-disability including spasticity and head and neck dystonia.
• Experience in supporting clinical governance initiatives
• Experience in delivering service change and improvement initiatives
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with intrathecal baclofen pumps
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to communicate highly complex and sensitive information in written, verbal and presentational form to patients, staff and senior managers within the Trust and across other organisations
• Able to identify and recognise when to seek advice and support concerning clinical, managerial, professional and organisational issues.
• Knowledge of common neurological conditions and pathologies seen within a spasticity, dystonia and intrathecal baclofen services including the medical management of such conditions.
• Able to identify and recognise when to seek advice and support concerning clinical, managerial, professional and organisational issues.
  
  

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its application
• Extensive knowledge of a variety of Physiotherapy concepts, approaches and current best practice in this specialist area of practice.
  
  

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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.