Team Lead Physiotherapist - Medical Therapy team
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Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Physiotherapist for this role as Joint Team Lead Physiotherapist in the Medical Therapy team working across the medical wards including frailty. This role will share operational and clinical leadership to this area, managing a team and being part of a wider Physiotherapy department. This service is currently over Monday- Friday and there will be an expectation to participate in Physiotherapy out of hours weekend services. We are a supportive department and work closely with the wider MDT.
Main duties of the job
Undertake a joint team leader role in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Physiotherapy Service provided to Medical patients in the acute setting.
To take a leading role in the advanced assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients. These patients may have complex and/or chronic presentations.
To work closely with the Occupational Therapy team leads to provide a high quality integrated service to the medical patients.
To provide an effective high-quality service to all patients and take a lead role in supervision and teaching of Physiotherapists / students / technicians / assistants in that speciality.
To take a lead role in the on-going education and training of other members of the Medicine Physiotherapy team
To provide skilled team and service development leadership. To manage a team on a day-to-day basis, ensuring in high quality service delivery
To plan and anticipate changing service demands within current resources in conjunction with Physiotherapy / Therapies Leadership Team.
To undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and to lead in appropriate departmental research in this clinical area.
To participate in Physiotherapy weekend out of hours services.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Details
Date posted
13 June 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
Depending on experience per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
279-6350015-JUN24
Job locations
St Richard's Hospital
Spitalfield Lane
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
St Richard's Hospital
Spitalfield Lane
Chichester
PO19 6SE
Employer's website
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