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Job overview

We need a suitably experienced Senior Physiotherapist with an interest in Neurology and Long Term Conditions  to join our well established, specialist out-patient services at the Walton Centre.

Knowledge of the management of patients with long term neurological conditions, neuro-muscular disorders and functional neurological disorders is essential. Experience of liaison across various health care teams and experience of working autonomously are also a pre-requisite for the role. 

You will have excellent organisational skills, be an effective team player and have a flexible approach to service delivery. You will have an interest in audit and research with a commitment to CPD. Your clinical and professional development will be supported by a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Therapist and the Professional Lead for Physiotherapy through regular appraisals and training.

Main duties of the job

• Establish and manage a clinical caseload including long term conditions, neuromuscular disorders and functional neurological diagnoses.
• To work collaboratively with other clinicians, including medical and nursing staff to influence service development and ensure quality of care is delivered
• To provide clinical education and training to other health care professionals
• Influence research and professional development for self and others.
• Where appropriate participate in clinical rotations across all areas of the Walton Centre Therapy service as directed by Therapy Managers.

Working for our organisation

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.