Job summary
Are you or someone you know an enthusiastic and innovative physiotherapist who has worked extensively in Community Rehabilitation services? If so, an opportunity has arisen within the QVH therapy team based from our newly refurbished Rehabilitation Unit onsite at QVH.
Being the clinical lead of the team will mean you will treat a caseload of patients, as outpatients attending the unit, but also includes delivery of rehabilitative therapy within their residence. The majority of the caseload is a mixture of frailty patients or those with chronic conditions including falls patients. The other part of the caseload also includes patients those with neurological disorders and amputees.
Ability to independently travel around the local area efficiently is essential as the majority of sessions occur within the patient's residence in East Grinstead and surrounding villages (Lingfield, Forest Row, Felbridge, Copthorne, Crawley Down, Turners Hill, West Hoathly, Sharpthorne).
As the joint lead of the team you will have the opportunity to evaluate the service, choosing and implementing developments across the service that are correlate with the caseloads evolving needs and wider therapies department. The role involves both clinical and management responsibilities which include completing PDR's, development of staff, performance management and recruitment and workforce planning. Please see the JDPS for more information.
Main duties of the job
You will be a specialist community PT who can deliver advanced clinical assessments and treatments to a caseload of adult patients on rehabilitation pathways. Your role will also include creating and delivering bespoke training to less experienced therapists, students, support workers and the wider MDT.
Alongside these advanced clinical skills we are looking for an inspirational and compassionate leader who will join together in departmental initiatives with peers across our 7 other therapy teams based at QVH. Our vision is to help people achieve their potential and as part of the senior leadership team in therapies you will drive forward change to facilitate this.
As the joint clinical lead therapist for Rehabilitation OT/PT team providing the day to day management for team members, clinical and professional supervision for those you line manage including the therapists and departments reception staff. You will also get the opportunity to engage in multiple professional activities including MDT steering groups, working groups and attend networking opportunities across Sussex.
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached material prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts webpage Homepage - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk) and publications Publications & policies - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk) for information about working for Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need then don't delay, apply today or contact us to discuss the role and if wished arrange an informal visit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached material prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts webpage Homepage - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk) and publications Publications & policies - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk) for information about working for Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need then don't delay, apply today or contact us to discuss the role and if wished arrange an informal visit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate education and training
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate clinical experience in relevant field.
- Experience in delivering clinical education and supervision to staff and students.
- Experience of working as part of a therapy and/or multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly specialised knowledge and experience of assessment, evaluation and treatment techniques in relevant specialist field relating to a client centred approach.
- Highly specialised knowledge of relevant treatment modalities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate education and training
Experience
Essential
- Significant postgraduate clinical experience in relevant field.
- Experience in delivering clinical education and supervision to staff and students.
- Experience of working as part of a therapy and/or multidisciplinary team.
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly specialised knowledge and experience of assessment, evaluation and treatment techniques in relevant specialist field relating to a client centred approach.
- Highly specialised knowledge of relevant treatment modalities
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).
