Job summary
We have an exciting position for a permanent 1.0 WTE band 7 Physiotherapist to work in the amputee rehabilitation service. We are looking for someone who is willing to go the extra mile where necessary to deliver and a clinician that follows their initiative. The post is based primarily at Charing Cross Hospital but there may be some cross site working across the Imperial College NHS Trust.
This post provides an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated physiotherapist to provide a comprehensive, patient centred, quality amputee rehabilitation and vascular/intermittent claudication physiotherapy service. Charing Cross Hospital has the Holderness Rehabilitation Centre on-site, with a Rehabilitation Consultant and prosthetic/orthotic team. The caseload is a combination of vascular and traumatic amputees.
This post will provide a fantastic opportunity for a physiotherapist who wishes to expand their clinical knowledge and skills in this very specialist area.
Main duties of the job
You will work with a team of physiotherapists including a clinical service lead physiotherapist, Rotational Band 6 physiotherapist and Band 3 physiotherapy assistant. You will manage a clinical caseload using an evidence based client centered approach to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The physiotherapy department is forward thinking, our service delivery is very much influenced by the audits and research projects that we carry out. The department also supports robust CPD for all staff members. We also work collaboratively with Musculo-skeletal, Pelvic Health and Hand Therapy services on outpatient therapy projects and in-service training. You will have the opportunity to develop your research, audit, presentation, and leadership skills alongside management of improvement projects as we help you to fulfil team and personal objectives.
You will be part of the inpatient orthopaedic weekend rota with compensatory rest-days mid-week.
We are seeking an enthusiastic therapist with good problem solving skills and an ability to network effectively. Good communication, flexibility, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential, as is a relevant background in physiotherapy.
The interview date will be Wednesday 16th August 2023 at Charing Cross Hospital.
For further information or for an informal visit please contact Laura Burgess (Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and Team Lead ) on 0203 311 1144 or email: laura.burgess7@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The physiotherapy department is forward thinking, our service delivery is very much influenced by the audits and research projects that we carry out. The department also supports robust CPD for all staff members. We also work collaboratively with Musculo-skeletal, Pelvic Health and Hand Therapy services on outpatient therapy projects and in-service training. You will have the opportunity to develop your research, audit, presentation, and leadership skills alongside management of improvement projects as we help you to fulfil team and personal objectives.
You will be part of the inpatient orthopaedic weekend rota with compensatory rest-days mid-week.
We are seeking an enthusiastic therapist with good problem solving skills and an ability to network effectively. Good communication, flexibility, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential, as is a relevant background in physiotherapy.
The interview date will be Wednesday 16th August 2023 at Charing Cross Hospital.
For further information or for an informal visit please contact Laura Burgess (Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and Team Lead ) on 0203 311 1144 or email: laura.burgess7@nhs.net
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy
- State registration with the Health Professions Council
- MSc in relevant subjects or equivalent level of post graduate specialist training short courses
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Management skills or leadership training
- Membership of appropriate special interest group (e.g.BACPAR)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant relevant, recent clinical experience in the management of patients who have had major lower limb amputation in pre-prosthetic acute rehabilitation and in prosthetic rehabilitation.
- Evidence of a broad base of clinical experience at Band 6 level
- Minimum of four years' experience showing broad clinical background including vascular and amputee rehabilitation.
- Experience of organising and implementing training programmes for physiotherapists, MDT members, assistants and students.
Desirable
- Minimum of 6 months working as a senior physiotherapist in a UK NHS hospital
- Experience on UK emergency duty rota
- Experience of planning and managing service improvement activities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches for the effective management of conditions such as lower limb amputation, upper limb amputation, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and intermittent claudication.
- Advanced skills in the appropriate application of a range of techniques and approaches to the management of patients following amputation surgery and with vascular disease.
- Advanced clinical reasoning and problem solving skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision
- Advanced computer skills for presentation and data analysis
Person Specification
EDUCATION
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy
- State registration with the Health Professions Council
- MSc in relevant subjects or equivalent level of post graduate specialist training short courses
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Management skills or leadership training
- Membership of appropriate special interest group (e.g.BACPAR)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant relevant, recent clinical experience in the management of patients who have had major lower limb amputation in pre-prosthetic acute rehabilitation and in prosthetic rehabilitation.
- Evidence of a broad base of clinical experience at Band 6 level
- Minimum of four years' experience showing broad clinical background including vascular and amputee rehabilitation.
- Experience of organising and implementing training programmes for physiotherapists, MDT members, assistants and students.
Desirable
- Minimum of 6 months working as a senior physiotherapist in a UK NHS hospital
- Experience on UK emergency duty rota
- Experience of planning and managing service improvement activities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of assessment and treatment approaches for the effective management of conditions such as lower limb amputation, upper limb amputation, diabetes, peripheral vascular disease and intermittent claudication.
- Advanced skills in the appropriate application of a range of techniques and approaches to the management of patients following amputation surgery and with vascular disease.
- Advanced clinical reasoning and problem solving skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision
- Advanced computer skills for presentation and data analysis
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).
