Highly Specialist Physiotherapist; Neurodisability

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To assume a clinical role as part of a comprehensive therapy service in the tone management of children with cerebral palsy and other neurological disorders, requiring a range of interventions including neurosurgery.2. To provide advanced assessment and treatment, formulated around evidence-based practice and recognised national standards.3. To join an integrated service for patients with neurological impairment, in conjunction with the neurology therapy team and with the support of the Clinical Specialist.4.To work as an autonomous clinician using specialist skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, in the treatment of patients within this specialty who have acute and long term, serious and life limiting medical conditions.5. To use highly developed analytical and judgment skills to be directly involved in the clinical decision-making process, using robust clinical reasoning. As part of the multidisciplinary team, use and interpret the results of clinical assessment to contribute to the management of the childs condition and physical presentation.6. To provide appropriate specialist and professional advice, education and liaison to patients, carers, colleagues, and all members of the wider multi agency teams to promote optimal therapy management.7. To be responsible for the supervision of junior staff and students.8. To support the wider Neurology team in the management of children and young people with Neurodisability.