Job summary
As a band 8a Physiotherapy lead it is anticipated that you would work at an advanced clinical level and thus manage patients that may require more specialist MSK assessment, investigations and onward referral. There is opportunity to collaborate and lead in pathway development and quality improvement programs with key stakeholders and you will be able to directly influence the strategic direction of the services.
Main duties of the job
You will provide direct clinical supervision to the band 7s within own specialist professional field and will have line management responsibility for Allied Health Professionals and support staff spanning the multidisciplinary team. You will be supported and appraised by the Newham Head of Therapies.
The service supports in-service training along with a robust personal development review programme to support staff with their learning and development. There is access to training provided across the trust's wider outpatient musculoskeletal service and support for post graduate training.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate clinical experience
- Clinical Leadership experience at a senior level
- Comprehensive understanding of the pillars of clinical governance
- Experience of using research and other evidence to inform and drive practice
- Experience of supervision of senior and junior staff, students and assistants including HR management
- Demonstrable experience of delivering a service based on the needs of the patient
- Service development and clinical leadership within a multi-faceted organisation
- Experience of working in a busy and dynamic environment
- Experience of working in an inter-disciplinary manner
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an extended scope role
- A comprehensive understanding of the needs of the MSK service commissioners
- Change management experience
- Experience of managing a budget
- Experience of mentoring and training clinical staff and students, across multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of leading clinical governance initiatives
Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out MSK physiotherapy work at an advanced level
- Able to lead a team demonstrating strong leadership skills and excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritise, organise and delegate
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Able to translate strategic vision to guide service direction and empower / motivate staff to be positively involved
- Experience of successfully leading and implementing service improvement and QI projects within a service / department
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent self-management and time management skills
- Good knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy in the relevant setting
- Understanding of the importance of data collection and analysis
- Fluent in the use of MS Office applications
Desirable
- Proven experience of leading an MDT
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy in the relevant setting
- Evidence of ongoing, relevant postgraduate education
- Comprehensive evidence of a biopsychosocial approach to management of MSK related conditions
Desirable
- Interpretation of investigations including X-Ray
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
- MSc or equivalent experience
- HPC Registration
Desirable
- MSK Injection Therapy Qualification
- Radiation/IRMER Training
- Clinical Leadership Training or equivalent
Other
Essential
- Ability to pass on knowledge and deliver training both internally within the profession and externally to other staff groups
- Maintains current awareness of professional practice issues and NHS Developments
Desirable
- Experience of proactively engaging with service users and commissioners
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate clinical experience
- Clinical Leadership experience at a senior level
- Comprehensive understanding of the pillars of clinical governance
- Experience of using research and other evidence to inform and drive practice
- Experience of supervision of senior and junior staff, students and assistants including HR management
- Demonstrable experience of delivering a service based on the needs of the patient
- Service development and clinical leadership within a multi-faceted organisation
- Experience of working in a busy and dynamic environment
- Experience of working in an inter-disciplinary manner
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in an extended scope role
- A comprehensive understanding of the needs of the MSK service commissioners
- Change management experience
- Experience of managing a budget
- Experience of mentoring and training clinical staff and students, across multidisciplinary teams
- Experience of leading clinical governance initiatives
Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out MSK physiotherapy work at an advanced level
- Able to lead a team demonstrating strong leadership skills and excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to prioritise, organise and delegate
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Able to translate strategic vision to guide service direction and empower / motivate staff to be positively involved
- Experience of successfully leading and implementing service improvement and QI projects within a service / department
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent self-management and time management skills
- Good knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy in the relevant setting
- Understanding of the importance of data collection and analysis
- Fluent in the use of MS Office applications
Desirable
- Proven experience of leading an MDT
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy in the relevant setting
- Evidence of ongoing, relevant postgraduate education
- Comprehensive evidence of a biopsychosocial approach to management of MSK related conditions
Desirable
- Interpretation of investigations including X-Ray
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
- MSc or equivalent experience
- HPC Registration
Desirable
- MSK Injection Therapy Qualification
- Radiation/IRMER Training
- Clinical Leadership Training or equivalent
Other
Essential
- Ability to pass on knowledge and deliver training both internally within the profession and externally to other staff groups
- Maintains current awareness of professional practice issues and NHS Developments
Desirable
- Experience of proactively engaging with service users and commissioners
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).
