
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Job Summary
Exciting Opportunity to Shape Parkinson’s Disease Care at Our Trust!
This is an exciting new role created to support the development of the Parkinson’s Disease treatment pathway within the Trust.
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Advanced Physiotherapist to join our multidisciplinary team and play a pivotal role in enhancing Parkinson’s Disease care. Working alongside a Specialist Nurse Practitioner, you will contribute to reducing hospital admissions, leading an enhanced physiotherapy service and ensuring the delivery of expert, evidence-based care.
What we are looking for:
- HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with significant experience in neurology, rehabilitation, or movement disorders.
- Expertise in managing complex cases, with a strong understanding of Parkinson’s Disease and its impact on function.
- Passion for service development, innovation and education within physiotherapy.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and collaborative working skills.
Why join us?
- Be at the forefront of shaping and advancing Parkinson’s Disease care within the Trust.
- Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.
- Make a tangible impact on patient outcomes and quality of life.
If you are an experienced and forward-thinking physiotherapist looking for an opportunity to lead, innovate and enhance Parkinson’s Disease services, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, management and treatment for people with Parkinson’s Disease from diagnosis to long-term care.
- Lead service development to expand and enhance physiotherapy provision in line with NICE guidelines and best practices.
- Work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, patient-centred care across the system.
- Reduce hospital admissions related to falls in Parkinson’s Disease patients.
- Develop and streamline the therapy pathway, ensuring patients are seen by the right person, in the right place, at the right time.
- Contribute to audit, evaluation, and research to continuously improve service delivery.
- Act as a role model for advanced clinical skills and leadership, providing guidance and support to junior staff.
- Deliver regular profession-specific clinical training, support staff education and mentor students.
- Engage with patients and families to gather feedback and enhance patient experience.
Closing Date: 03 March 2025
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