Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for a physiotherapist to shape and develop a high quality, efficient, and effective multi-disciplinary service to Trauma & Orthopaedic patients at UCLH, whilst also developing as a clinical leader.
The T&O service at UCLH has a busy inpatient portfolio, providing an excellent clinical service for urgent and elective pathways. Patients are referred from across the country to access specialist care for lower limb (foot and ankle / hip and knee), upper limb and hand & wrist conditions.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to lead the jointly lead the physiotherapy Service in a fast-paced environment, where excellent prioritisation and time management skills are essential. The successful candidate will carry a complex trauma & orthopaedic caseload, and lead in the delivery, co-ordination and evaluation of the therapy service. Alongside the orthopaedic Band 7 Physiotherapy lead, the post holder will manage an inpatient service committed to the principles of Enhanced Recovery, pre-assessment and trauma services. You will be responsible for supervision, education and appraisal of other team members including Band 5 & 6 Physiotherapists, and Therapy Assistants.
Significant post-registration experience, with experience at Band 6 level in relevant clinical settings is essential.
Main duties of the job
The main roles and responsibilities of the physiotherapy team lead orthopaedics are outlined below:
o To undertake a significant complex clinical caseload of patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery in both elective and trauma settings.
o To develop, clinically and strategically, the Trauma and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy service with guidance from T&O Inpatient Therapy Lead, working closely with the MDT, Surgical Specialties Matron, Orthopaedic General Manager, Senior Therapy Team, Acute Therapies Services Manager and Professional lead for Physiotherapy to implement directorate and Trust objectives in line with national guidelines.
o To provide skilled day-to-day leadership in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the therapy service at UCLH.
o To undertake/lead evidence-based audit and research projects within the Directorate, including recommendations for change in practice to the Therapy Service management team and the Directorate, assisting in the implementation of specific changes to practice including policy changes and service protocols.
o To focus on developing and promoting the role of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists within the specialty, as well as developing and promoting protocols and standards in the care Trauma and Orthopaedic patients.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council Registration
- Appraisal training
- Clinical Educator training
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate study or equivalent knowledge
- Member of relevant special interest group
- Clinical Leadership Course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience as a Physiotherapist including experience in orthopaedics, respiratory, critical care, musculoskeletal outpatients, and neurology.
- Clinical experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics at a band 6 level, including the areas of trauma and elective
- Experience of audit, research and service development
- Previous experience of supervision and clinical education of clinicians and students.
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance, framework and targets
- Evidence of relevant CPD, including attending appropriate courses.
Desirable
- Experience of change management
- Previous experience of formal presentations to a variety of multidisciplinary professionals of differing grades
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and use own initiative
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of multidisciplinary issues and ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent time management and organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
- Understanding of aspects of Clinical Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management.
- Demonstrate commitment to best practice and awareness of national standards and evidence
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, and can demonstrate a professional fluency in written & oral English
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience in providing supervision and completing appraisals.
- Proven clinical leadership ability and to act as an excellent professional role model to junior staff
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies including data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patient
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Ability to frequently cope with working in a stressful environment and with intense concentration for frequent periods throughout the day.
- Ability to participate in weekend and BH working rota
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council Registration
- Appraisal training
- Clinical Educator training
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate study or equivalent knowledge
- Member of relevant special interest group
- Clinical Leadership Course
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate experience as a Physiotherapist including experience in orthopaedics, respiratory, critical care, musculoskeletal outpatients, and neurology.
- Clinical experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics at a band 6 level, including the areas of trauma and elective
- Experience of audit, research and service development
- Previous experience of supervision and clinical education of clinicians and students.
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance, framework and targets
- Evidence of relevant CPD, including attending appropriate courses.
Desirable
- Experience of change management
- Previous experience of formal presentations to a variety of multidisciplinary professionals of differing grades
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and use own initiative
- Demonstrates a clear understanding of multidisciplinary issues and ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent time management and organisational skills including prioritisation and delegation
- Understanding of aspects of Clinical Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management.
- Demonstrate commitment to best practice and awareness of national standards and evidence
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills in Trauma & Orthopaedics
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, and can demonstrate a professional fluency in written & oral English
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience in providing supervision and completing appraisals.
- Proven clinical leadership ability and to act as an excellent professional role model to junior staff
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies including data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patient
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Ability to frequently cope with working in a stressful environment and with intense concentration for frequent periods throughout the day.
- Ability to participate in weekend and BH working rota
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
