Job summary
We have a unique and innovative opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our Neurosciences Intensive Care (NICU) Therapy Team as a 'Physiotherapist for Organ Donation' champion, on a 12-month fixed term contract. This novel post has been funded by the UHS Organ Donation Committee and will involve educating the wider NICU MDT on the 24-hour respiratory care of patients on the organ donation pathway.
NICU is a regional Neurosciences Centre serving a population of over three million, providing specialist input to patients with brain, spinal or peripheral nerve injury and illness.University Hospital Southampton is a major trauma centre and one of Europe's largest teaching hospitals. You would be part of a team led by the Band 8a Clinical Specialist and will work primarily on NICU supported by Band 7 clinicians.
This exciting post will include involvement in a service improvement project to measure the impact of this role. It will also include opportunities to learn from and work with the Specialist Nurses for Organ Donation.
This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 260 wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a fantastic, fixed-term opportunity for a Physiotherapist who has the following skills:
Essential skills:
- Experience in Critical Care
- An interest in organ donation
- A passion for education and service improvement
- An interest in Neurosciences
- Excellent communication skills and shows compassion
- Confident working in an intensive care environment
- Committed to ensuring the provision of excellent respiratory management of patients on this end-of-life pathway.
Desirable skills:
- Experience in education and evidence of providing teaching to wider MDT, therapy teams and/ or students.
- Experience in service development projects and facilitating change
- Experience in completing comprehensive respiratory assessments in intensive care
- Experience working in a large multidisciplinary team and communicating effective-ly.
- Evidence of emerging leadership skills
- Ability to stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
We are looking for a Physiotherapist with experience in Critical Care, who is keen to learn and has a passion for education and service improvement and an interest in organ donation.This rare job opportunity offers you the chance to work in a friendly, supportive MDT environment with a team committed to improving patient care and experience.
The post holder will be expected to occasionally lead the therapy team in the absence of the Band 7s, be involved in the teaching programme, service development, student super-vision and the development of Band 2-5 therapy staff.
The UHS Therapy services department runs a 7-day service, using a rota system so weekend/BH working and active participation in the On-call out of hours unscheduled acute respiratory services will be expected.
If you are interested in other Therapy opportunities, please email Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.ukWe look forward to hearing from you
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a fantastic, fixed-term opportunity for a Physiotherapist who has the following skills:
Essential skills:
- Experience in Critical Care
- An interest in organ donation
- A passion for education and service improvement
- An interest in Neurosciences
- Excellent communication skills and shows compassion
- Confident working in an intensive care environment
- Committed to ensuring the provision of excellent respiratory management of patients on this end-of-life pathway.
Desirable skills:
- Experience in education and evidence of providing teaching to wider MDT, therapy teams and/ or students.
- Experience in service development projects and facilitating change
- Experience in completing comprehensive respiratory assessments in intensive care
- Experience working in a large multidisciplinary team and communicating effective-ly.
- Evidence of emerging leadership skills
- Ability to stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
We are looking for a Physiotherapist with experience in Critical Care, who is keen to learn and has a passion for education and service improvement and an interest in organ donation.This rare job opportunity offers you the chance to work in a friendly, supportive MDT environment with a team committed to improving patient care and experience.
The post holder will be expected to occasionally lead the therapy team in the absence of the Band 7s, be involved in the teaching programme, service development, student super-vision and the development of Band 2-5 therapy staff.
The UHS Therapy services department runs a 7-day service, using a rota system so weekend/BH working and active participation in the On-call out of hours unscheduled acute respiratory services will be expected.
If you are interested in other Therapy opportunities, please email Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.ukWe look forward to hearing from you
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology
- Experience of working with support staff
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients
- Previous experience within relevant clinical area
- Previous experience on-call, where relevant to clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Communication
- Time management
- Prioritisation
- Diplomacy
- Working autonomously
- Interpersonal skills
- Taking the initiative
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Experience with a variety of physical and mental health conditions/multiple pathology
- Experience of working with support staff
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience in independently managing a caseload of patients
- Previous experience within relevant clinical area
- Previous experience on-call, where relevant to clinical area
Skills
Essential
- Communication
- Time management
- Prioritisation
- Diplomacy
- Working autonomously
- Interpersonal skills
- Taking the initiative
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
