Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic and enthusiastic physiotherapist with excellent multidisciplinary communication to lead and develop medical physiotherapy team. This post is integral to the delivery of a high standard of physiotherapeutic care and is integral to the multidisciplinary team's ability to provide smooth and appropriate discharge planning with the wider community MDT. The successful candidate will work as a senior clinician in the field of general medicine, respiratory, oncology, haematology, hepatology, gastroenterology wards and respiratory out-patients areas.
The successful candidate must have extensive experience at a senior level in the field of acute medical and respiratory physiotherapy; be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of personal autonomy, clinical skill, leadership and knowledge of the national healthcare agenda. You must have good inter-personal skills, work well in a multidisciplinary team environment and have the ability to lead a team in challenging times.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To provide a high level of clinical leadership to the Medical team.
Undertake a team leader role with support from the Head of Physiotherapy and Therapies Directorate Manager in planning, co-ordinating, delivering, developing and evaluating the Physiotherapy Service provided to general medicine, respiratory, oncology, haematology, hepatology, gastroenterology wards and respiratory out-patients on a day-to-day basis. This involves working across the trust in a range of settings providing a seven-day service to medical areas.
To provide clinical leadership to more junior staff in the department and ensure governance agenda is delivered in line with trust structure.
Undertake a team leader role, with support from the Head of physiotherapy and Therapies Directorate Manager, in planning, co-ordinating, delivering, developing and evaluating the Physiotherapy service provided to medical patients, on a day-to-day basis.
To supervise/performance manage all staff line managed by this post.
To take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have acute complex and/or acute on chronic presentation, and to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise.
2. Participate in providing a seven day service (Inclusive of bank holidays) for the critical care areas as service provision requires.
3. Maintenance of respiratory competencies is essential due to the acute, complex and unstable nature of the patients.
4. Undertake the assessment and treatment of acutely ill patients with neurological / respiratory/ health problems, who may have a complex presentation and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner on a daily basis, including when working on the emergency duty rota.
- Provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients respiratory and chest functions/condition, when working on the emergency duty on-call rota.
- To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate clinical diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of highly complex conditions, to recommend the best course of intervention, and to develop comprehensive management plans.
- To represent the trust externally (locally, regionally and nationally) regarding physiotherapy services provided to patients with complex medical conditions.
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning, and utilising a wide range or treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care and to support junior staff in this work
- To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
- To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
See the attached job description for the role, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- To be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise.
2. Participate in providing a seven day service (Inclusive of bank holidays) for the critical care areas as service provision requires.
3. Maintenance of respiratory competencies is essential due to the acute, complex and unstable nature of the patients.
4. Undertake the assessment and treatment of acutely ill patients with neurological / respiratory/ health problems, who may have a complex presentation and maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner on a daily basis, including when working on the emergency duty rota.
- Provide advice to medical and nursing staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team regarding patients respiratory and chest functions/condition, when working on the emergency duty on-call rota.
- To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate clinical diagnosis and prognoses in a wide range of highly complex conditions, to recommend the best course of intervention, and to develop comprehensive management plans.
- To represent the trust externally (locally, regionally and nationally) regarding physiotherapy services provided to patients with complex medical conditions.
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills, and to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning, and utilising a wide range or treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care and to support junior staff in this work
- To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
- To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory senses for assessment and manual treatment of patients.
See the attached job description for the role, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive demonstrable post graduate experience across all specialities.
- Demonstrable experience at a senior level within; general medicine, respiratory, oncology, haematology, hepatology, gastroenterology wards and Respiratory out-patients specialities in an acute hospital setting.
- Demonstrable senior experience in the management of post-operative /critical care / major trauma patients with a broad range of complex cardiorespiratory and rehabilitation needs.
- Proven evidence of: oLeadership and team working abilities. oAppraising and supervising junior staff / students. oTeaching. oCPD and relevant post graduate training and integrating EBP into current practice. oExperience of delivering physiotherapy provision within the NHS.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering physiotherapy provision within the acute setting.
Desirable
- Extensive demonstrable experience within a similar role
- Demonstrable experience of complex MDT working and discharge planning.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy.
- HCPC registration.
- Willingness to maintain own development and encourage others to do likewise.
Desirable
- M.Sc. relevant to the area.
- Leadership and Management training.
- Proven evidence of involvement with audit and research.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Able to deal with a broad range of personalities, demonstrable experience of dealing with HR issues.
- Professional manner.
Desirable
- Membership or honorary office with professional groups or club.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive demonstrable post graduate experience across all specialities.
- Demonstrable experience at a senior level within; general medicine, respiratory, oncology, haematology, hepatology, gastroenterology wards and Respiratory out-patients specialities in an acute hospital setting.
- Demonstrable senior experience in the management of post-operative /critical care / major trauma patients with a broad range of complex cardiorespiratory and rehabilitation needs.
- Proven evidence of: oLeadership and team working abilities. oAppraising and supervising junior staff / students. oTeaching. oCPD and relevant post graduate training and integrating EBP into current practice. oExperience of delivering physiotherapy provision within the NHS.
- Demonstrable experience of delivering physiotherapy provision within the acute setting.
Desirable
- Extensive demonstrable experience within a similar role
- Demonstrable experience of complex MDT working and discharge planning.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy.
- HCPC registration.
- Willingness to maintain own development and encourage others to do likewise.
Desirable
- M.Sc. relevant to the area.
- Leadership and Management training.
- Proven evidence of involvement with audit and research.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Able to deal with a broad range of personalities, demonstrable experience of dealing with HR issues.
- Professional manner.
Desirable
- Membership or honorary office with professional groups or club.
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).
