Senior Specialist Spinal Physiotherapist - Chedington

Senior Specialist Spinal Physiotherapist - Chedington

Chedington is Hobbs new state of the art site which is growing at an exciting speed. This is allowing us to build upon our already experienced multidisciplinary team so that we can offer exceptional rehabilitation to more clients. Chedington has a number of pieces of exciting Neurotechology, including the only UK Lokomat that is able to treat both paediatrics and adults. At Chedington we are really lucky to have the opportunity to think beyond the normal remit for therapy and can be more imaginative with our approach. We are able to use activities such as paddleboarding on site and rock climbing to challenge our clients within functional and fun tasks and have the space and environment on site to take clients on adaptive cycle rides but with still a strong focus on excellence in therapy.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic experienced spinal physiotherapist to join our existing MDT, working out of this world-class facility, providing intensive rehabilitation for adults and children with spinal cord injury.

We are passionate about pursuing the latest advances in research and technology to support our clients and staff to achieve their full potential, through involvement in research projects, development of services using advanced technology, and support for training and CPD.

The person who gets this role will have the exciting opportunity to be able to join the team at an early stage of development of our service and will be able to help us mould what we can offer at Chedington. We receive a wide range of referrals from different sectors such as medico-legal, NHS, charities and self referrals. Hobbs partners with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) Injured Players Foundations (IPF), Help for Heroes, Injured Jockey Fund and the Spinal Injury Association (SIA), to name a few.

The Senior Physiotherapist will be at Hobbs Chedington as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team, working with inpatient and outpatient clients who have spinal injuries but work alongside colleagues who will treating clients with complex neurological conditions including Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injuries and complex poly-trauma including amputees. The post-holder will have excellent clinical skills and experience in spinal rehabilitation across the clinical pathway, including assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning.

Supervision and training will be provided, as well as access to exciting CPD opportunities, including working with advanced neurotechnologies and involvement in national and global research projects.

In 2005, neuro physiotherapists Helen Hobbs and Nicky Ellis set up Hobbs Rehabilitation and since then it has expanded rapidly offering an exceptional level of personalised skill and expertise. Now operating from various locations across the South of England, Hobbs Rehabilitation provides specialist inpatient and outpatient neurological rehabilitation for adults and children across the south of England.

An expert team of over 100 therapists, including OT, PT, SLT and Psychology, provide an interdisciplinary patient-centred neuro rehabilitation service, ensuring the individual is placed at the centre of care.

We offer:

• A supportive, friendly, and experienced clinical team who are passionate about rehabilitation.
• Development of clinical skills through 1:1 and group supervision, annual appraisal, training, and networking opportunities across the company including support to access external training and CPD events.
• A strong rehabilitation research culture within the company, with opportunities to be involved in research projects and teaching through the MINT concept.
• Attending regular team meetings and becoming part of the experienced company-wide physiotherapy team with a range of varied specialisms.
• Belonging to a dynamic, growing company with opportunities for professional and service development, at a local, national and international level.

Role Summary:

The Senior Spinal Physiotherapist will be based at Chedington as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team. Their role will be to work with other spinal specialists to treat residential and outpatient Spinal clients and work alongside colleagues who will treat clients who have complex neurological conditions including Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and complex poly-trauma including amputees. The post-holder will have excellent clinical skills and experience in spinal rehabilitation across the clinical pathway, including assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning. This role would be suited to someone with experience looking to develop their skills in spinal cord injury as well as Neurology and amputee rehab. Supervision and specialist training will be provided, as well as access to exciting CPD opportunities, including working with advanced neurotechnologies and involvement in national and global research projects.

Job description

• COMMUNICATION: Communicate in a manner that positively represents Hobbs Rehabilitation at all times.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with other team members and external stakeholders.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with patients and carers in person and over the telephone.
• Communicate professionally and effectively in all written communications with patients, carers, Hobbs staff and external stakeholders, through email, letters, written reports and comments on social media accounts and company websites.
• Ensure client confidentiality is maintained at all times, in line with Hobbs Rehabilitation policies and procedures.
• Use advanced communication skills to deliver clinical advice and treatment sensitively.
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
• Respect and respond to clients\' individual, cultural, and religious needs.
• Gain consent for treatment and information-sharing, considering barriers such as dementia and cognitive impairments, in compliance with the Mental Capacity Act.
• Support clients with communication and cognitive impairments to communicate effectively.
• Communicate information from Hobbs Senior Management to wider teams clearly and efficiently.

• CLINICAL: Practice safely within the legal and ethical boundaries of the specific profession.
• Assess patients with acquired physical and cognitive impairments using a range of formal and informal assessments.
• Evaluate assessment results and generate diagnoses and clinical strengths/limitations profiles in line with clinical evidence bases and current practice.
• Formulate patient-centred goals in conjunction with MDT.
• Create and provide clinically effective, high-quality one-to-one and group intervention to patients with acquired physical and cognitive impairments, using a comprehensive knowledge of evidence-informed practice and treatment options.
• Deliver high-quality care in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient rehabilitation units, outpatient clinics, patient homes, care homes, and community locations.
• Evaluate patients progress using published outcome measures, adapting goals and treatment plans accordingly.
• Liaise regularly with the Hobbs MDT and wider care teams to ensure continued patient safety and clinical effectiveness.
• Organise and plan the caseload in conjunction with the service lead and other clinical team members to meet the patients and service needs, readjusting plans as situations change or arise.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate clinical notes using site-specific software and local procedures, in line with professional standards.
• Write high-quality patient reports, including MDT discharge reports for inpatients.
• Attend and contribute to patient and family meetings, both face-to-face and via video.
• Ensure safe and competent use of clinical equipment, providing guidance to staff and patients where clinically appropriate.

• ADMINISTRATIVE: Maintain up-to-date and complete clinical records using Hobbs-specific procedures and software.
• Maintain an up-to-date work diary using Hobbs-specific procedures and software.
• Answer the telephone and respond to emails and chat messages within a timely manner.
• Ensure client confidentiality is maintained at all times, in line with Hobbs Rehabilitation policies and procedures.

• PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT: Maintain professional practice in line with HCPC standards and profession-specific guidelines.
• Comply with all Hobbs Rehabilitation policies and professional standards.
• Promote client safety and well-being at all times.
• Attend work regularly, in accordance with the specific working hours set out within the role, ensuring punctuality and professional conduct at all times.
• Alert Line Manager and/or other clinic staff in good time if unable to attend work, to allow alternative cover arrangements to be made.
• Represent Hobbs Rehabilitation positively and professionally at all times.
• Act professionally with all colleagues and clients at all times.

• LEADERSHIP / MANAGEMENT / SUPERVISION: Manage a specialist neurological caseload with appropriate time management and prioritisation.
• Support the day-to-day coordination of therapy services to meet service priorities.
• Provide line management and/or clinical supervision and guidance to junior staff and therapy assistants, from a range of professions, with support from senior management.
• Participate in the recruitment and induction of new staff as delegated by senior management colleagues.
• Spearhead, promote and contribute to service improvement initiatives in collaboration with Senior Management and the wider team.
• Spearhead, promote and contribute to the implementation of service objectives and participate in relevant projects.
• Represent the department in working groups and team meetings as required.

• EDUCATION / TRAINING / CPD: Engage in own continuing professional development (CPD) activities, regular supervision and Hobbs annual appraisal process.
• Take responsibility for seeking appropriate support and supervision to ensure and enhance clinical practice.
• Ensure mandatory training compliance and support others in meeting requirements.
• Contribute to the training of healthcare professionals, patients, and carers.
• Supervise junior staff and assistants, supporting their clinical development.
• Support the induction and competency training of new staff.
• Supervise, educate, and assess students during placements, providing feedback.
• Apply CPD, learning and research findings to clinical practice and share relevant evidence-based information.
• Identify areas for clinical and quality improvement and work with senior management to implement appropriate training and development plans.
• Contribute to and support the organisation of internal training programmes for staff.
• Contribute to and support the organisation of external training sessions as opportunities arise.

• HEALTH & SAFETY / DATA SECURITY: Manage and maintain your own and others health, safety and security at all times, in accordance with Hobbs Rehabilitation policies and procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to): Fire Safety, Infection Control, Moving and Handling, First Aid, Risk Assessment.
• Report any incidents or identified risks using Hobbs Rehabilitation internal incident reporting procedure.
• Maintain and up to date knowledge of health and safety and infection control statutory and best practice guidelines and ensure implementation across the business, through completion of annual mandatory training.
• Keep own work areas and general/patient areas clean and accessible, identifying issues, hazards and risks in undertaking work activities, reporting these, and taking responsibility for reducing risks and keeping others safe.
• Ensure compliance with Hobbs Rehabilitation information governance policies, national and international data protection legislation at all times.
• Seek support and guidance from Hobbs Information Governance Team if required to share information with others to ensure compliance with GDPR.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that the confidentiality of clinical information is maintained at all times, including ensuring compliance of other team members and members of the public.
• Operate at all times within Hobbs Rehabilitation Data Protection and Privacy policies.

This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the service

• UK recognised degree qualification in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
• Evidence of post-graduate training in areas relating to neurological rehabilitation

• full clean driving licence and ability to travel independently to other Hobbs locations as required

• Has worked in UK healthcare setting either privately or within the NHS
• Neurological rehabilitation experience across the clinical pathway.
• Experience of working as an integrated member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in treatment adjuncts for example splinting, FES and posture management.

• Knowledge and understanding of physiotherapy assessment and treatment approaches relating to acquired neurological conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to developing self and others through training, supervision and mentoring.
• Innovative and creative thinking with vision to improve and develop services for the future.
• Confidence in engaging with local community services including facilitating patients within the community.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to the changing needs of the service.
• Assessing and treating adults with spinal cords injuries.
• Assessing and treating amputees.
• Assessing and treating paediatrics.
• Experience in treatment adjuncts for example splinting, FES and posture management.
• Interest in working with neurotechnology.
• Competent with IT skills such as familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google drives.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Clinical Service Lead - Hobbs Chedington