Job summary
The Douglas Bader Amputee Rehabilitation Service is a nationally recognised centre of excellence, providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care for patients of all ages with limb absence. This role offers the opportunity to deliver a high-quality, responsive multidisciplinary rehabilitation service in collaboration with specialist teams across the centre.
The post-holder will provide expert, evidence-based amputee rehabilitation advice to clinics and therapists nationally and internationally, lead the organisation of local and national educational programmes, and support health and fitness initiatives at the onsite Bader gym. The role encompasses leadership, management, education, research, and a commitment to patient-centred service development.
Main duties of the job
Ensure clinical standards are maintained within the amputee rehabilitation therapy services.
Work autonomously to assess a complex caseload and develop specialised individual treatment programmes.
Support and guide staff in clinical decision-making, particularly for clients with complex or challenging needs.
Maintain and develop comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge of amputee rehabilitation and management.
Promote the amputee rehabilitation service through liaison with referrers and visits to other hospitals.
Collaborate with service leads and users to evaluate, develop, and improve service delivery continuously.
Lead service modernisation initiatives in partnership with the Head of Therapies, service users, other rehabilitation services, social services, and commissioners.
Provide leadership to the therapy team, supporting high-quality, patient-centred multidisciplinary care.
Review and participate in educational programmes for clinicians, ensuring they reflect current evidence-based practice.
Manage budget and rostering responsibilities effectively.
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job description for full list of responsibilities:
Roles of the department:
To provide a high quality, responsive Multidisciplinary rehabilitation service for people with limb loss of all ages, either as in patients in Gwynne Holford ward, or as out patients
To work in partnership with other specialist rehabilitation services based on site to ensure the delivery of patient focused care
To ensure expert advice is available to clinics and Clinicians within the centre, and to other Therapists nationally and internationally
To organise and run multidisciplinary educational programmes both on and off site.
To provide health and fitness programmes in the Douglas Bader Centre, which is a purpose built gym and fitness facility for people with and without disabilities.
To ensure a patient focused approach is embedded within all aspects of service development and delivery
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job description for full list of responsibilities:
Roles of the department:
To provide a high quality, responsive Multidisciplinary rehabilitation service for people with limb loss of all ages, either as in patients in Gwynne Holford ward, or as out patients
To work in partnership with other specialist rehabilitation services based on site to ensure the delivery of patient focused care
To ensure expert advice is available to clinics and Clinicians within the centre, and to other Therapists nationally and internationally
To organise and run multidisciplinary educational programmes both on and off site.
To provide health and fitness programmes in the Douglas Bader Centre, which is a purpose built gym and fitness facility for people with and without disabilities.
To ensure a patient focused approach is embedded within all aspects of service development and delivery
Person Specification
Education, Training, Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
- Postgraduate qualifications to Master's level or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership in relevant clinical/special interest groups
- Training in leadership/management
Experience
Essential
- Extensive postgraduate experience including 2 years as a specialist OT/PT in relevant field
- Experience managing staff and change
- Experience with CPD, PDP, and clinical supervision
Desirable
- Budget management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth understanding of rehabilitation needs and service delivery
- Knowledge of national/local healthcare strategies and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Insight into resource and contract management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Leadership, motivation, and service development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Ability to implement equality and diversity principles
Desirable
- Advanced influencing and negotiation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong leadership and self-management skills
- Comfortable working with diverse populations and stakeholders
Person Specification
Education, Training, Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
- Postgraduate qualifications to Master's level or equivalent
Desirable
- Membership in relevant clinical/special interest groups
- Training in leadership/management
Experience
Essential
- Extensive postgraduate experience including 2 years as a specialist OT/PT in relevant field
- Experience managing staff and change
- Experience with CPD, PDP, and clinical supervision
Desirable
- Budget management experience
Knowledge
Essential
- In-depth understanding of rehabilitation needs and service delivery
- Knowledge of national/local healthcare strategies and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Insight into resource and contract management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Leadership, motivation, and service development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- IT proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Ability to implement equality and diversity principles
Desirable
- Advanced influencing and negotiation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strong leadership and self-management skills
- Comfortable working with diverse populations and stakeholders
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
