Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Cambridge University Hospitals as a Band 7 Physiotherapy Team lead for the Department of Medicine for the Elderly (DME).
The post is full time on a fixed term or secondment basis up to a period of 12 months subject to the current post-holder's return from maternity leave.
The role will incorporate a clinical caseload and an educational role not just within the physiotherapy team but also within the wider multidisciplinary team. The post will provide significant opportunities for people development and management, as well as service development, of the DME physiotherapy team and within the department as a whole.
We are committed to supporting the on-going personal and professional development of our staff. Support will be available for the successful applicant from the management team and Clinical Specialists as well as through appropriate training courses.
Main duties of the job
To perform advanced specialist physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse medical, neurological and musculoskeletal presentations to provide a diagnosis and develop an individualised treatment programme and to maintain records.
Educate and train physiotherapy colleagues, students and the multidisciplinary team regarding the medical specialist area and ensure the team are competent in assessing and treating their patients.
Supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students to a graduate standard and work with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the degree level qualification.
Undertake evidence-based practice, audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice. Lead implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service development.
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, physiotherapists and the multidisciplinary team to ensure a high standard of patient care and service.
Actively involved in the development of the team and the physiotherapy service. Undertake management roles including coordinating workloads, delegating duties, appraising and mentoring staff, recruitment and selection.
Maintain specialist respiratory physiotherapy competency to participate in the out of hour's respiratory physiotherapy service and to assist the training of junior staff to a level of agreed competency.
To deputise for the Deputy Physiotherapy Manager in their absence.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
Please see the link to our service and what we can offer to you:
https://careers.cuh.nhs.uk/where-could-i-work/allied-health-professionals-ahps/physiotherapist/
This vacancy will close at midnight on 16th April 2024.
Interviews to be held during the week of 22nd April 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
Please see the link to our service and what we can offer to you:
https://careers.cuh.nhs.uk/where-could-i-work/allied-health-professionals-ahps/physiotherapist/
This vacancy will close at midnight on 16th April 2024.
Interviews to be held during the week of 22nd April 2024.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- State Registration
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses / CPD
- Ability to work to MSc standard
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Relevant validated clinical courses
- Involvement in special interest groups i.e. BTS, AGILE, ACPIN
- MSc qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial postgraduate NHS experience at Band 6 level providing a broad range of experience including respiratory, elderly care, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
- Supervisory skills of Band 5 Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Assistants and students.
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and / or MDT
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff or students or assistants
- Competency to participate in weekend and on-call work (to include NCCU, ITU, PICU)
Desirable
- NHS experience at Band 7 level
- Acute medical experience in care of the elderly at Band 7 level
- Collaborating with community and intermediate care services
- Participation in medical service Centre meetings
- Team leadership
- Significant participation in Evidence Based Project work
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of inpatient physiotherapy
- Self-directed learning
- Able to work independently
- Able to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of workings of community and primary care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Good IT and organisational skills
- Able to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities
- Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses
- Able to work collaboratively within MDT
- Committed to personal and team development
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research / audit
- Presentation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- State Registration
- Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses / CPD
- Ability to work to MSc standard
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Relevant validated clinical courses
- Involvement in special interest groups i.e. BTS, AGILE, ACPIN
- MSc qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial postgraduate NHS experience at Band 6 level providing a broad range of experience including respiratory, elderly care, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
- Supervisory skills of Band 5 Physiotherapists, Physiotherapy Assistants and students.
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and / or MDT
- Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff or students or assistants
- Competency to participate in weekend and on-call work (to include NCCU, ITU, PICU)
Desirable
- NHS experience at Band 7 level
- Acute medical experience in care of the elderly at Band 7 level
- Collaborating with community and intermediate care services
- Participation in medical service Centre meetings
- Team leadership
- Significant participation in Evidence Based Project work
Knowledge
Essential
- Substantial knowledge of inpatient physiotherapy
- Self-directed learning
- Able to work independently
- Able to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of workings of community and primary care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Good IT and organisational skills
- Able to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities
- Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and persuade patients with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses
- Able to work collaboratively within MDT
- Committed to personal and team development
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in research / audit
- Presentation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
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).