Job summary
We are looking for a Clinical Specialist to join our team at Wexham Park. This autonomous role will involve carrying a caseload, teaching and service development alongside leading a small specialist team.
We are looking for someone who champions our values through working together not only in Physiotherapy but the wider MDT including Consultants, Respiratory nurses, and Community Services. Respecting and listening to each other whilst fostering a culture of openness and transparency. Being committed to excellence through continuous service improvement and development which this role encourages with full autonomy in a supportive environment. We are a team who strives to go the extra mile and deliver what we promise not only to our patients but also to each other. Facing the future with keeping up to date with developments within the Respiratory field alongside challenging ourselves and others to bring their best. We encourage a supportive environment, and this role leads by example with a strong team of B5's and 6's to develop their clinical skills within this area.
The Physiotherapy service provides a structured Appraisal & Supervision process which actively promotes CPD, both internal and external training. On a recent survey over 80% of staff report they have access to funding for external courses and we are keen to support further specialist training/ courses. We want to support any applicants who are looking at moving into a Clinical Specialist role for the first time.
Main duties of the job
This Clinical Specialist role is to be the Clinical Lead for ward based Respiratory services which are based within the Medical footprint at Wexham Park Hospital. The team consists of this B7 Clinical Specialist role alongside a Static B6, rotational B6, rotational Band 5 & B3.
The Clinical Specialist role will be solely focusing on the Respiratory services in both clinical and non- clinical aspects. The post holder will be expected to carry a clinical caseload across the Respiratory Ward and MADU alongside providing support for complex Respiratory patients. The post holder will lead on clinical audits, research, and service improvement projects alongside the team. This post will also deliver Simulation training sessions, provide in-service training and alongside the ITU Team Lead be responsible for the on call and weekend working rota.
This post will work closely with the Respiratory matron to ensure close MDT working and the implementation of new/ improved pathways such as NIV weaning, colomycin and hypertonic saline nebs, Respiratory nurse training and chronic condition management.
This post would be split roughly to include 80% Clinical time and 20% non- clinical time.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area.
Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other, Committed to Excellence, Working Together and Facing the Future.
We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full clinical and non clinical responsibilities.
Frimley Health Therapies department provide multiple opportunities for training and support. The team is supported by a Therapies Practice Development post with regular dissemination of wider and in house training opportunities. Funding is also available on a submission basis each year for external training opportunities.
We would aim to support with identified learning needs on an individual basis but as an example of what could be offered-
- Masters Modules- also offer an In House Care of Respiratory Patient module with the University of Winchester at Level 6 and Level 7
- Management Essentials- mandatory for all in management roles
- Support/ funding towards ACP qualification
- Specialist training courses
- Conference
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for full clinical and non clinical responsibilities.
Frimley Health Therapies department provide multiple opportunities for training and support. The team is supported by a Therapies Practice Development post with regular dissemination of wider and in house training opportunities. Funding is also available on a submission basis each year for external training opportunities.
We would aim to support with identified learning needs on an individual basis but as an example of what could be offered-
- Masters Modules- also offer an In House Care of Respiratory Patient module with the University of Winchester at Level 6 and Level 7
- Management Essentials- mandatory for all in management roles
- Support/ funding towards ACP qualification
- Specialist training courses
- Conference
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Degree / dipolma in Physiotherapy
- Demonstrates knowledge of up to date clinical practice within specialty
Desirable
- Member of Clinical interest group
- Educators training
Competencies for Role
Essential
- Committed to Excellence
- Facing the Future
- Working Together
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 level in relevent clinical area within NHS
- Post graduate experience in main clinical areas (Medical/Ortho/Surgical/ITU/Neuro)
- Previous NHS Experience
Desirable
- On call working
- Experience in audit / project
- Leadership - 1st line managemant
- Previous Band 7 experience in relevant clinical area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- Degree / dipolma in Physiotherapy
- Demonstrates knowledge of up to date clinical practice within specialty
Desirable
- Member of Clinical interest group
- Educators training
Competencies for Role
Essential
- Committed to Excellence
- Facing the Future
- Working Together
Experience
Essential
- Band 6 level in relevent clinical area within NHS
- Post graduate experience in main clinical areas (Medical/Ortho/Surgical/ITU/Neuro)
- Previous NHS Experience
Desirable
- On call working
- Experience in audit / project
- Leadership - 1st line managemant
- Previous Band 7 experience in relevant clinical area
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
