Neuro-physiotherapist Associate Job Pack About Us Headway East London (www.headwayeastlondon.org) is a charity supporting people livingwith brain injury. Working across 13 London boroughs we offer specialist support andservices for survivors and their families. We offer therapies, advocacy, family support andcommunity support work alongside our day service: a community venue where people canmake the most of their abilities and interests. We also promote awareness and understanding of brain injury by providing information to thepublic, and offering training to university students, professionals and businesses. Our visionis to build a community where people with brain injury are valued, respected and able to fulfiltheir potential.Neuro-physiotherapist Associate Job DetailsJob Title: Location: Responsible To:Contract:Salary:Neuro-physiotherapist Associate Headway East London, 238-240 Kingsland Road, London E2 8AX  andCommunity Settings.  Therapy Service Manager  Self-employed Associate£55 per hourRegistered Charity No: 1083910About the RoleProvide physiotherapy assessment and treatment to survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI)who have been referred to the Headway East London Private Therapy Service. Completemedico-legal assessments, reports and intervention as part of a multi-disciplinary team.  Principal Duties and Responsibilities Neuro-physiotherapist Associate Undertake comprehensive physiotherapy assessment, treatment and evaluation of progresswith individuals with complex neurological presentations as an autonomous practitioner,including the assessment of neurological impairment (including altered tone, balance, gait,vestibular problems) as well as activity limitations and participation restrictions (as defined inthe ICF), using evidence-based tools and outcome measures, to ensure effectiveintervention.Negotiate goal-directed intervention with individuals and / or carers to establish a realisticperson-centred treatment programme, and promote an individual’s choice and autonomy.Maintain accurate and up to date documentation for all of caseload and provide writtenreports for external professionals such as GPs and case managers to meet professional andorganisational standards.Communicate effectively and empathetically with individuals with speech, cognitive andbehavioural difficulties including communicating information which may be of a complex andsensitive nature, and employ appropriate skills to motivate an individual in their treatmentprogramme.Communicate complex information effectively to ensure collaborative working within thetherapy service, wider staff team and with other professionals across health and otheragencies to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated services Carry out intervention with people with complex and challenging behaviour as a lone workerin a variety of domestic and public settings, including public transport; requiringmanagement of unpredictable situations, a problem solving approach to risk management,empathy and negotiation skills to maintain safety and dignity.Registered Charity No: 1083910Neuro-physiotherapist Associate Support, advise and provide training of staff, volunteers and carers, presenting on topicssuch as falls, manual handling, physical effects of brain injury and safe use of wheelchairs,as well as provide advice to educational establishments, workplaces and other communityresources to promote an individual’s successful (re) engagement in education / work / leisurein the community within appropriate professional capacity. Registered Charity No: 1083910Key Relationships - Internal and ExternalOperational Staff – Headway East London  Members/clients families and carers   External Partners including health and social care providers, litigation professionalsand case managers, educational settings and students  Health & Safety/GDPR Comply with safe working practices as outlined in Headway East London policies andtake reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may beaffected by acts or omissions at work.Report any accidents, incidents or near misses as soon as reasonably practicable.Comply with GDPR guidance as outlined in Headway East London policy and report anybreaches as soon as reasonably practicable.Registered Charity No: 1083910General Be aware of and adhere to Headway East London policies at all times.Take part in progress/performance reviews throughout the year.Cooperate with other departments to achieve good outcomes for our members.Attend training courses and complete online training modules as required to meet therequirements of the post.Take responsibility for own personal development, seeking out opportunities to learnnew skills.Undertake any other duties as requested by management which are reasonably deemedto be within the scope of the role or necessary for the smooth running of theorganisation.Other Apply the Headway East London values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at alltimes.Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Headway East London internally andexternally. Commit to the organisational principles of: coproduction equity, diversity and inclusion sustainability Neuro-physiotherapist Associate Registered Charity No: 1083910Person Specification Neuro-physiotherapist Associate Registered Charity No: 1083910Qualifications andspecific training Diploma/Degree inPhysiotherapy HCPC Registration Member of the CSP Evidence of relevantcourses undertaken  Member of ACPIN Experience Post graduate experience ofworking within a neurologicalrehabilitation setting Experience of MDT workingwith adults with acquiredbrain injury Experience working incommunity settings Experience of medico-legalassessments, report writingand treatment deliveryEvidence of ContinuedProfessional Developmentand reflective practiceKnowledge Detailed understanding of theevidence base inphysiotherapy withinneurological rehabilitation  Awareness of owncompetency level   Good understanding of theissues relevant to a personwith acquired brain injury Understanding of thedemographic HeadwayEast London serves Understanding of thevoluntary sector Awareness of the variousother support servicesavailable in thecatchment area Registered Charity No: 1083910EssentialsCriteria DesirableNeuro-physiotherapist Associate Skills Highly developed clinicalreasoning and problem-solving skills Highly developed ability toassess and implementappropriate treatment at alevel of activity limitation andparticipation restriction (asdefined in the ICF) Advanced ability to workwithin physiotherapyevidence-based practiceguidelines  Highly developed verbal andwritten communication skills,including ability to relate wellto people on a one-to-onebasis & in group settings andbe empathic with others’situations Developed knowledge andexperience of audit andmonitoring Developed literacy andnumeracy skills and workingknowledge of Microsoft Officeand ZoomPersonalattributes Developed ability to seek helpwhen appropriate Developed ability to relatewell to people on a one-to-onebasis & in group settings andbe empathic with others’situationsRegistered Charity No: 1083910EssentialsCriteria DesirableRegistered Charity No: 1083910EssentialsDeveloped ability to workunder pressure and to staycalm in stressful situations  Ability to self-motivate Commitment to the values,behaviours and principles ofthe organisation Demonstrable commitment toworking in ways whichpromote equity, diversity andinclusionCommitment to continuouspersonal developmentAdditionalrequirements This post is subject to anenhanced DBS check This role requires ability totravel to and across theborough of EnfieldNeuro-physiotherapist Associate EssentialsCriteria DesirableThe above job description is not exhaustive but an indication of the dutiesthe post holder may undertake and will be subject to review.Registered Charity No: 1083910Please send your Application Form and voluntary Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form torecruitment@headwayeastlondon.org This is a rolling application, we will close this role once we receive a suitable number ofapplications.For further information about the role and Headway East London, please contact theTherapy Service Manager,  Nora Brennan at nora.brennan@headwayeastlondon.org or callon 020 7749 7790. No agencies please.Headway East London is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuringthat all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. We welcome applicantsregardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability,age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights;they are the foundation of what we do. We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come andcontribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believethat all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliverour life-changing work with passion and creativity. To apply Registered Charity No: 1083910. Neuro-physiotherapist Associate