Job summary
This post requires a skilled, experienced inpatient physiotherapist who wants to specialise in Critical Care, Respiratory & Surgery and to further develop their management and leadership skills within a large teaching hospital. Our team pride themselves in providing high quality care.
This post is rotational within critical care (inc neuro-ITU), surgery, vascular (inc acute amputees), and respiratory, and will potentially involve cross-site working at our King George hospital site. In addition to this you may be required to provide relief cover to paediatrics. You must have past experience in managing critically unwell patients, respiratory patients and surgical patients.
The successful applicant must have excellent communication skills, be a good team player and be able to work under reasonable pressure within the MDT. You must also be keen to review current practices, and have the ability to help influence and promote change that will lead to advancement in patient care in line with the Trust's aims and vision. You will have good networking skills and be familiar with current legislations and other relevant factors affecting change in the NHS.
You will work closely with highly specialised team-members and you will be expected to deputise in the absence of more senior leadership. You will be expected to mentor and supervise less experienced staff, including students on placement. You will also play a vital part in the maintenance of staff competencies, teaching and CPD.
Main duties of the job
To perform advanced holistic physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a clinical diagnosis and to develop and deliver individualised treatment plan.
To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. Access to advice and support from a Senior Physiotherapist is available as required. Supervision takes the form of regular informal/formal discussion and teaching, clinical reasoning sessions and peer review.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
Supervise, educate and assess the performance of less experienced Physiotherapists and Assistants. This would be to a graduate standard and involve working with the Senior Physiotherapist to ensure the standards of practice of the department are met.
Supervise, educate and assess the performance of Student Physiotherapists. This will involve working with the Senior Physiotherapist and universities to ensure competencies are met.
Undertake evidence-based departmental audit and research projects, in association with Senior Physiotherapists, to further own and teams clinical practice within above speciality. Make recommendations to clinical lead/manager of service for changes to practice by the team.
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rebecca Hills, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5937. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rebecca Hills, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5937. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- H.C.P.C. Registration
- Evidence of CPD in folder.
Desirable
- Post graduate clinical training.
- CSP Membership
- Evidence of completion of Trust statutory training.
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise, priorities and delegate.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Supervision of other staff i.e. assistants and technical instructors.
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to lead and influence change.
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- To have broad clinical experience of complex patients during rotations in an acute hospital setting.
- Participation in on call rotas.
- Experience in Critical Care / Respiratory / Surgery area at Band 6 level.
Desirable
- Experience in leading a team in the absence of senior support.
- Active participation of in service training.
- Experience in leading and promoting change.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Team worker.
- Flexible approach.
- Empathetic
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- H.C.P.C. Registration
- Evidence of CPD in folder.
Desirable
- Post graduate clinical training.
- CSP Membership
- Evidence of completion of Trust statutory training.
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise, priorities and delegate.
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Supervision of other staff i.e. assistants and technical instructors.
Desirable
- Competent IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Ability to lead and influence change.
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- To have broad clinical experience of complex patients during rotations in an acute hospital setting.
- Participation in on call rotas.
- Experience in Critical Care / Respiratory / Surgery area at Band 6 level.
Desirable
- Experience in leading a team in the absence of senior support.
- Active participation of in service training.
- Experience in leading and promoting change.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Team worker.
- Flexible approach.
- Empathetic
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).
