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Location

Barnet, Greater London | United Kingdom

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Job description

Are you looking for a Band 7 role specialising in acute neurology? We have an opportunity for a fixed 12 month post to cover maternity leave. This would be a great opportunity for someone looking for a step up to a senior position to expand their experience, or for someone looking to specialise in acute neurology inpatients.

We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and flexible in their approach., and who is able to demonstrate excellent clinical leadership in the assessment and management of neurological patients. You will be joining a friendly, well-established integrated therapy team, working alongside experienced colleagues and supported by a Band 8a Clinical Lead.

You must be able to demonstrate strong evidence-based clinical knowledge and skills within the specialty of neurology, including Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury.

Person-centred care and an approach which promotes self-management are at the centre of our philosophy.

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the inpatient neurological outlier therapy service and team alongside the Clinical Specialist OT lead. This will involve:

- providing specialist assessment and intervention to a varied neurological caseload

- ensuring high quality patient-centred care

- leading and supervising the learning and development of the outlier therapy team

- providing training to the wider multidisciplinary team

You will play a key part in supporting the service to sustain its high-achieving trauma service, working closely with other therapy specialties and stakeholders. This will include involvement in developing + implementing Quality Improvement initiatives to enhance patient care + experience, including implementation of National Trauma competencies. The team has strong links with community and rehabilitation services across North Central London, and are actively engaged with the trauma network (NELETN).

The Therapies Team are passionate about developing and delivering a world class care service, and will provide training and development opportunities, including supervision and appraisal, to ensure you are supported in your role. There is a strong education ethos with an in-service training programme, supervision and opportunities to attend other in-house / external training relevant to the role. Applicants with a commitment to lifelong learning will be fully supported and given ample opportunity to take part in quality improvement ideas and finding ways to improve staff wellbeing and experience, and patient outcomes.

The post holder will uphold the Royal Free World Class Values when interacting with service users, staff, colleagues, clients and patients alike so that everyone at Barnet Hospital can feel:
- Welcome all of the time
- Confident because we are clearly communicating
- Respected and cared for
- Reassured that they are always in safe hands

Our catchment area spans diverse communities and we are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them. Enthusiasm for advancing equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities is essential.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

This advert closes on Thursday 28 Mar 2024

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