Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist

Eden Brown are working with a private client who are looking for a specialist neuro physiotherapist to their Brain Injury Rehabilitation unit in Bristol.

As a Physiotherapist on the team you will provide a specialist rehabilitation to patients with complex neurological needs following acquired or traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions.

What you'll be doing:

Your clinical work will cover:

• Medical and physical management of spasticity including splinting and serial casting
• Complex postural management
• Disorders of consciousness
• Assessment for and provision of orthotics
• Hydrotherapy
• Use of specialist equipment e.g. the Lite-Gait overhead walking harness and treadmill; Quest electric standing frames; standard and motomed exercise bikes and tilt tables
• Management of Behaviours that Challenge
• Tracheostomy management and weaning
• Patient centred goal setting
• Keeping people safe from any harm and protecting their human rights.

Managerial duties will involve:

• Take a pro-active and supportive role in service development
• Provide supervision and appraisal for team members
• Deliver both local in-service and more formal training
• Be involved in centre wide initiatives

You will receive excellent clinical support and supervision with a commitment to your ongoing training and development.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• HCPC registration
• Previous neurorehabilitation experience
• Tracheostomy training is essential
• Post graduate training e.g., in Normal Movement, Movement Science, or other neuro specific courses would be an advantage

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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