Specialist Physiotherapist - Neurosurgery

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and skilled Physiotherapist to join our Neurosurgical therapy team at Salford Care Organisation.
We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and innovative individual who is eager to expand their knowledge in the field of neurology and more specifically neurosurgery, who has a passion for assessing and treating complex neurological patients. In areas such as spines, critical care, oncology and brain injuries.
You would see a variety of patients and lead by example with your passion for improving clinical outcomes and care provision. This is a really exciting time for our service as we continue to develop and implement change, innovation and service delivery.
We place a large focus on team development, creating a safe and supportive environment and work to the Trust Values at all times. You will be well supported by the Operational/Professional Lead, the Lead PTs and the Lead therapists in the service and the wider Physiotherapy workforce.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a large, friendly and supportive team with all the benefits of working for an Outstanding Trust., Manage a highly complex caseload of patients as a specialist in the holistic assessment of the needs of neurosurgical patients during their inpatient admission. You will have significant experience in the management of patients with tracheotomies. Deliver training in your own discipline, as well as contribute to the training of other disciplines within the team. Integral participant of the service development, audit and QI initiatives. Excellent team player; good leadership skills and significant experience of supervising staff /students are essential criteria. Significant post registration experience, ideally working at a Band 6 level, in both acute and community Neurosurgical or neurological settings. Ability to lead on difficult conversations with the MDT, patients and their families with regards to care, rehabilitation and discharge planning Contribute to the weekend working service at Salford Royal Hospital and the on-call respiratory service., Ability to support band

7 therapists with team development, creating a safe and supportive environment and work to the Trust Values at all times. Supervising rotational band 5's, Therapy assistants and students using appraisal, 1:1, structured supervision and PARE.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three
core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a betterwork-life balance.
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https://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk, To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
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For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.