Specialist Physiotherapist, Neurosciences

UHCW NHS Trust is seeking a Physiotherapy to specialise in Neurosciences. The Neurosciences team supports both our Neurology and Neurosurgical wards. This includes a 12 bedded Neuro Enhanced Care Unit (NECU), which includes patients who may be acutely unwell, or have complex respiratory needs including tracheotomies. UHCW provides a national and international service for more specialised neurosurgical conditions including skull base and vascular surgery, hydrocephalus, neuro-oncology (resection of brain tumours using multi-modality imaging and awake craniotomy). The Neurosciences unit is the sub-regional centre for the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients with a wide range of neurological and neurosurgical conditions such as Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, head injuries, spinal disease, vascular disorders and tumours of the nervous system. As a Major Trauma Centre, the Neurosciences team are integral to the assessment and management of patients with complex brain and spinal injuries. If you have an interest in these clinical areas, then the post will offer a range of clinical opportunities to develop, as well as the support to engage in project service improvement work. You will be able to develop and utilise your leadership skills, through the supervision and training of staff and students. If you are interested, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us to arrange a chat or site visit., The role includes being on the respiratory on-call rota which supports nights and weekends. Orientation training will be provided prior to participation.

• The post holder will manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and / or complex needs, using evidence based practice and client-centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a defined clinical setting.
• The post holder will participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical practice and service development within the area.
• The post holder will ensure development of staff and students through supervision, training, and appraisal.
• To manage a caseload of patients with varying diagnosis and / or complex needs, using evidence-based practice with client centred principles, to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
• To provide Respiratory Physiotherapy, including on the on-call rota and at weekends
• To support the learning and development of students and staff
• To participate in 7-day working patterns as required, is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
  
  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust