Job summary
Do you have a passion for developing staff and ensuring high standards of quality care are at the core of clinical practice? Do you want to lead on delivering training to both new and existing staff to ensure that they deliver patient centred care that is clinically effective and safe?
We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic about teaching and supporting staff to grow their career within this setting. The role is crucial in enabling staff to deliver high quality care and there is a clear focus on working alongside staff in the clinical areas.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Therapy leadership team to lead on some of the following workforce developments; preceptorship, in-service training, therapy boot camp, Apprenticeships, Induction, students, development roles, review of competencies & job descriptions.
The successful candidate will have significant experience working in an acute hospital setting. The candidate will have excellent time management, able to work to deadlines and be adaptable and personable. The successful candidate will have the ability to work autonomously and feel confident teaching colleagues and leading and implementing change.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Therapies leadership team. This role will be based with the inpatient therapies team, with involvement as necessary with staff working in the enablement centre, rehab team and hand therapy team.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work clinically, predominantly in a teaching/mentoring capacity. Registered Physio's are expected to work as part of the Respiratory on-call physio rota which involves overnight (until 10pm) and weekend working.
The successful candidate will also be involved in therapies 7 day working in a relevant clinical area.
To lead on the development, planning and delivery of education, training and professional development for the therapies team, including preceptorship, boot camp and apprenticeships.
To plan and co-ordinate all student placements, providing ongoing support to both students and educators during these placements.
See job description for full details
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Staff induction, probation and capability
Oversee the planning and provision of a structured local induction programme for new clinical staff, ensuring that competencies are assessed as well as Personal Development Plans in place / reviewed during their preceptorship/induction period in conjunction with relevant Clinical lead.
Oversee the induction of international recruits and return to practice to ensure they are orientated to the NHS and educated on local needs. Addressing and understanding there will be increased pastoral needs in additional skills and knowledge.
Where staff are shown not to be undertaking or achieving clinical competencies, to highlight concerns to the relevant manager and support them in the procedures that follow as appropriate. Providing documentation of observations / interactions.
Continuing professional development
In collaboration with clinical teams and therapy managers, identify the education, training and development needs of all therapy team clinical staff and use this information to assist with the development of a comprehensive Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for the dept.
Work with the CPD group and learning & development team to allocate funds for the therapies dept. in line with the TNA and deal with enquires regarding the allocation.
To work with the learning & development team and therapy admin team to ensure that staff training records are maintained and updated in accordance with Trust protocols.
Provide clinical teaching to OT, PT and TI staff within own competence, including sessions to large groups.
To ensure that all training provided by the teams are well designed / appropriate and that trainees and trainers receive appropriate supervision, mentoring and feedback.
To ensure that the training and education provided meets the standards required of professional accreditations, Higher Education Institutes and other relevant educational bodies e.g. OFSTED.
Ensure training and developments are in line with professional developments in OT/Physio and are underpinned by evidence-based practice.
To be responsible for identifying resources or facilities necessary for the training and education of therapies staff.
To assist in the definition of training and educational standards for therapies staff / services.
Coordinate and carry out in-house therapy training such as manual handling, mental capacity and cognition training with support of senior clinicians.
To support peer group leads in arranging meetings and ensuring actions are completed.
Provide supervision and mentorship, within scope of clinical competency, which is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience to support staff. Giving difficult but constructive feedback to staff about performance. Working with staff that may be struggling to meet clinical competencies, giving honest feedback to staff, and providing reports to management as required.
Support newly registered staff, spending 1:1 clinical time with staff where necessary.
Maintaining confidentiality regarding staff capability, managing sensitive situations, and providing professional judgements and feedback on staff clinical capabilities. Recording evidence for personal files.
Communicate in an effective and timely manner to ensure training needs of the department are being met, recorded, and monitored effectively.
Promote effective communication within the department to help facilitate an environment which promotes learning through experience.
Ensure there are appropriate channels / forums for staff to highlight specific training needs.
Leading on the review and updating of clinical competencies band 2-7 to ensure staff skills are meeting service needs.
Please see job description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Staff induction, probation and capability
Oversee the planning and provision of a structured local induction programme for new clinical staff, ensuring that competencies are assessed as well as Personal Development Plans in place / reviewed during their preceptorship/induction period in conjunction with relevant Clinical lead.
Oversee the induction of international recruits and return to practice to ensure they are orientated to the NHS and educated on local needs. Addressing and understanding there will be increased pastoral needs in additional skills and knowledge.
Where staff are shown not to be undertaking or achieving clinical competencies, to highlight concerns to the relevant manager and support them in the procedures that follow as appropriate. Providing documentation of observations / interactions.
Continuing professional development
In collaboration with clinical teams and therapy managers, identify the education, training and development needs of all therapy team clinical staff and use this information to assist with the development of a comprehensive Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for the dept.
Work with the CPD group and learning & development team to allocate funds for the therapies dept. in line with the TNA and deal with enquires regarding the allocation.
To work with the learning & development team and therapy admin team to ensure that staff training records are maintained and updated in accordance with Trust protocols.
Provide clinical teaching to OT, PT and TI staff within own competence, including sessions to large groups.
To ensure that all training provided by the teams are well designed / appropriate and that trainees and trainers receive appropriate supervision, mentoring and feedback.
To ensure that the training and education provided meets the standards required of professional accreditations, Higher Education Institutes and other relevant educational bodies e.g. OFSTED.
Ensure training and developments are in line with professional developments in OT/Physio and are underpinned by evidence-based practice.
To be responsible for identifying resources or facilities necessary for the training and education of therapies staff.
To assist in the definition of training and educational standards for therapies staff / services.
Coordinate and carry out in-house therapy training such as manual handling, mental capacity and cognition training with support of senior clinicians.
To support peer group leads in arranging meetings and ensuring actions are completed.
Provide supervision and mentorship, within scope of clinical competency, which is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience to support staff. Giving difficult but constructive feedback to staff about performance. Working with staff that may be struggling to meet clinical competencies, giving honest feedback to staff, and providing reports to management as required.
Support newly registered staff, spending 1:1 clinical time with staff where necessary.
Maintaining confidentiality regarding staff capability, managing sensitive situations, and providing professional judgements and feedback on staff clinical capabilities. Recording evidence for personal files.
Communicate in an effective and timely manner to ensure training needs of the department are being met, recorded, and monitored effectively.
Promote effective communication within the department to help facilitate an environment which promotes learning through experience.
Ensure there are appropriate channels / forums for staff to highlight specific training needs.
Leading on the review and updating of clinical competencies band 2-7 to ensure staff skills are meeting service needs.
Please see job description for further information.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
- Masters degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of CPD
- Student educator
Desirable
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Therapy processes within the acute setting
- Evidence of providing clinical training to OT/Physio staff
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of working in an acute setting
- Experience of providing feedback
Desirable
- Experience of creating and implementing IST
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical staff and management
- Ability to work autonomously, seeking guidance and decisions from management as needed
- Excellent time management and ability to prioritise clinical and non-clinical caseload
- Skills required to undertake clinical therapy interventions
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards of professional development
- Maintains confidentiality
- Ensuring evidence based practice underpins decisions and improvements
- Personal resilience and ability to provide emotional support
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
- Masters degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of CPD
- Student educator
Desirable
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Therapy processes within the acute setting
- Evidence of providing clinical training to OT/Physio staff
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of working in an acute setting
- Experience of providing feedback
Desirable
- Experience of creating and implementing IST
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical staff and management
- Ability to work autonomously, seeking guidance and decisions from management as needed
- Excellent time management and ability to prioritise clinical and non-clinical caseload
- Skills required to undertake clinical therapy interventions
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards of professional development
- Maintains confidentiality
- Ensuring evidence based practice underpins decisions and improvements
- Personal resilience and ability to provide emotional support
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).
