About the role
Salary: £49387.00 to £56515.00
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Physiotherapist to join our specialist Neuro-rehabilitation Team within the Acute Rehabilitation and Trauma Unit (ARTU) for 1 day a week. This is a unique opportunity to work in a hyperacute setting with a 10-bed specialised rehabilitation service, funded directly by NHS England, within the UHNM Major Trauma Centre.
Deliver goal orientated Physiotherapy assessments and interventions within a hyperacute rehabilitation setting
Manage a complex caseload of patients with complex neurological conditions, including acute acquired brain injury and prolonged disorders of consciousness
Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve patient centred goals
Lead on clinical decision-making, risk assessment, and complex patient management
Manage Physiotherapy rehabilitation treatments with patients who have a tracheostomy
Be able to complete basic tracheostomy care and suction
Manage spasticity and postural control alongside members of the MDT
Supervise, mentor, and support junior members of the Physiotherapy team, therapy technicians and students
Contribute to service development, clinical audits, and quality improvement
Contribute to facilitating complex discharges from the acute hospital to home or ongoing services required to suit patients individualised needs
Day to day management of Therapy staff and service requirements
Support will be provided by Principal Therapists and Therapy Managers, as well as a network of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists within the care group.
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.