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Physiotherapy
Senior neurological physiotherapist, providing rehabilitation to patients who have suffered from acute/chronic neurological conditions.
In This Article
Role Overview
Organisation Type
NHS
Role Type
Professional
Starting Salary
£32,306
(£6,462 extra for being London based + £200-£300 extra for weekend and on-call work)
Av. Weekly Hours
37.5
Organisation Type
NHS
Role Type
Professional
Starting Salary
£32,306
(£6,462 extra for being London based + £200-£300 extra for weekend and on-call work)
Av. Weekly Hours
37.5
About the Author
Role Requirements
Time in Role:
3 months
Degree:
BSc Physiotherapy – 2:1
A-Levels:
Biology (B), Chemistry (B), Latin (C)
- Empathy
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent time management
About the Author
Time in Role:
3 months
Degree:
BSc Physiotherapy – 2:1
A-Levels:
Biology (B), Chemistry (B), Latin (C)
Role Requirements
- Empathy
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent time management
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising junior members of staff
- Managing students
- Providing rehabilitation to a complex neurological caseload
- Discharge planning
- Close MDT working and caseload management
- Liaising with families and patients regarding long term and short term plans
- Educating other members of the MDT on therapeutic management
- Teaching junior members of staff
A Day in the Life
- Provide individualised therapy programmes to patients. Assess and progress their transfers/mobility. Discharge plan and liaise closely with families on how we can support patients at home.
- Complete paperwork and liaise with appropriate professionals to determine safe discharges – advise on the level of support someone may need at home.
- Attend daily board rounds with other professionals, advocating for patients therapeutic needs.
Additional Details
Are there any professional exams to complete?
No formal progressional exams but external courses and masters degrees are encouraged for career progression.
Author's Opinion
- I love treating patients and seeing them progress. Personally, I feel it is the most satisfying and rewarding job in the world.
- Burnout and fatigue are challenging – especially following the Covid pandemic. Staff often feel underappreciated, underpaid and overworked for the work we actually do.
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