Job summary
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to lead inpatient physiotherapy services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) , one of two main sites of Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit a motivated Physiotherapist to provide clinical, operational and professional leadership to the inpatient physiotherapy service at QEH
You will lead a large team of physiotherapists providing therapy to patients in wide-ranging acute environments. This post would suit a Senior Physiotherapist who has achieved expertise in their own professional field and is now ready to expand knowledge and skills to work in this key leadership role. You will be passionate about improving the inpatient physiotherapy service and working collaboratively with the wider Trust to support patient care.
A strong emphasis is placed on development of staff with good access to internal and external support for ongoing development. An exciting new project is due to launch around supervision and support provided to staff.
Main duties of the job
The physiotherapy department is a very inclusive environment to work in and is keen to continue to highlight the importance of this working closely with our local community.
Your responsibility will be for inpatient physiotherapy at QEH, but you will also be part of the wider Therapies Team.
The role will be directly accountable to the Head of Adult Physiotherapy and work closely with other Therapy Leads and community partners.
For further information please contact:
Carol Montgomery: carolmontgomery@nhs.netApplication telephone 0208 333 3000 Bleep 7702 x 8320
or
Hannah Witherow: hannah.witherow@nhs.net 07551 100500
or
Harriet Bryce: harrietbryce@nhs.net 07535 622039
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary:
To lead the QEH Inpatient Physiotherapy team and carry a clinical caseload. To provide clinical, professional and operational leadership to the Inpatient Physiotherapy service for QEH working in collaboration with outpatient physiotherapy lead and head of adult physiotherapy as required. To work closely with head of adult physiotherapy, Inpatient Physiotherapy lead at UHL and the Lead Community Physio to develop the physiotherapy service across Lewisham and Greenwich Trust (LGT). To ensure InpatientPhysiotherapy services are proactive and supportive of LGT objectives. To work closely with multi-disciplinary colleagues across health and social care to support integration around patient care. To deliver a highly specialised and advanced standard of Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management for patients 1. Key Result Areas &Performance: 1.1 To be the Lead Inpatient Physiotherapist at QEH, advising on Inpatient Physiotherapy issues, working closely with the Head of adult Physiotherapy and Head of Therapies, representing Inpatient Physiotherapy within the Trust and to outside agencies, as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary:
To lead the QEH Inpatient Physiotherapy team and carry a clinical caseload. To provide clinical, professional and operational leadership to the Inpatient Physiotherapy service for QEH working in collaboration with outpatient physiotherapy lead and head of adult physiotherapy as required. To work closely with head of adult physiotherapy, Inpatient Physiotherapy lead at UHL and the Lead Community Physio to develop the physiotherapy service across Lewisham and Greenwich Trust (LGT). To ensure InpatientPhysiotherapy services are proactive and supportive of LGT objectives. To work closely with multi-disciplinary colleagues across health and social care to support integration around patient care. To deliver a highly specialised and advanced standard of Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management for patients 1. Key Result Areas &Performance: 1.1 To be the Lead Inpatient Physiotherapist at QEH, advising on Inpatient Physiotherapy issues, working closely with the Head of adult Physiotherapy and Head of Therapies, representing Inpatient Physiotherapy within the Trust and to outside agencies, as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Appropriate Post graduate courses
Desirable
- Masters level study or long course
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience with significant inpatient physio experience
- Team leadership and effecting change
- Knowledge of current national and local health care issues
- Experience of supervising and teaching staff and students at varying levels
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of standard setting and clinical audit
- Ability to evaluate the service
- Knowledge of activity measures and outcome measures
- Ability to keep clear concise records which meet legal standards
- Insight into system wide health and social care issues
Desirable
- Participation in research
- IT skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to lead a team
- Can stimulate, build and maintain relationships
- confidence in own professional field and ability to inspire others
- ability to effectively manage time and prioritise workload
- calm, approachable and able to work under pressure
- ability to work over 7 days and contribute to weekends and on call duties
- excellent communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Appropriate Post graduate courses
Desirable
- Masters level study or long course
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience with significant inpatient physio experience
- Team leadership and effecting change
- Knowledge of current national and local health care issues
- Experience of supervising and teaching staff and students at varying levels
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of standard setting and clinical audit
- Ability to evaluate the service
- Knowledge of activity measures and outcome measures
- Ability to keep clear concise records which meet legal standards
- Insight into system wide health and social care issues
Desirable
- Participation in research
- IT skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to lead a team
- Can stimulate, build and maintain relationships
- confidence in own professional field and ability to inspire others
- ability to effectively manage time and prioritise workload
- calm, approachable and able to work under pressure
- ability to work over 7 days and contribute to weekends and on call duties
- excellent communication skills
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).
