Job summary
We are looking for a Pathway Team Lead - Physiotherapy who has advanced knowledge and experience in orthopaedic/musculoskeletal services to join our leadership team within Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (TIMS)
TIMS is a collaboration between Gateshead Foundation Trust and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that aims to empower the people of Newcastle and Gateshead to optimise their health and wellbeing through a seamless, high quality, person centred msk and pain service.
The post will allow the successful candidate to develop their existing leadership skills in a forward thinking dynamic service which is integrated across primary and secondary care services in Gateshead and Newcastle.
This is a permanent, full time position to work alongside TIMS pathway team leads and support the service Operational Manager.
o Interview Date: 28 February 2025o 37 hours 30 minutes/weeko You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will take on a team lead role as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive service for patients with musculoskeletal and persistent pain conditions in clinical settings across Gateshead and Newcastle. They will maintain a clinical caseload whilst providing day to day leadership for the team, acting as a source of expertise within the pathway and be expected to contribute to service evaluation and development.
You will be required to have a degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy, State registered with Health and Care Professions Council and hold or be willing to work towards Masters level qualification. You will have extensive post graduate experience in the area with experience leadership and of integrating evidence based guidelines into clinical practice. Also, evidence of ongoing accredited CPD in a specialist area including relevant post graduate courses.
If you have excellent communication skills, understand the importance of person-centred care and have a desire to develop your knowledge and skills in the musculoskeletal physiotherapy then this is an excellent opportunity for you.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walkso These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide the day-to-day management of our Lower Limb pathway team in TIMS to ensure a high standard of physiotherapy is provided by the team.
- Provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a complex patient group referred to TIMS.
- Lead the clinical pathway team delivering a high standard of service to patients referred to TIMS with Lower Limb conditions.
- Carry a clinical caseload of complex patients within the speciality using skills to aid diagnosis and development of treatment plans e.g. ordering x-rays, administering injection therapy.
- Responsible for your own continued professional development and to develop and facilitate a learning culture within the team ensuring equal opportunities for each team member.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide the day-to-day management of our Lower Limb pathway team in TIMS to ensure a high standard of physiotherapy is provided by the team.
- Provide a high standard of physiotherapy care to a complex patient group referred to TIMS.
- Lead the clinical pathway team delivering a high standard of service to patients referred to TIMS with Lower Limb conditions.
- Carry a clinical caseload of complex patients within the speciality using skills to aid diagnosis and development of treatment plans e.g. ordering x-rays, administering injection therapy.
- Responsible for your own continued professional development and to develop and facilitate a learning culture within the team ensuring equal opportunities for each team member.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of the clinical conditions relevant to the specialty and their impact on patient's functional abilities.
Desirable
- Knowledge of undertaking research projects
- Knowledge of current NHS initiatives
SKILLS
Essential
- Specialist treatment skills relevant to the client group.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Teaching skills
- Excellent organisation, time management, problem-solving and prioritisation skills
- Ability to manage a team of staff and ensure adequate skill mix and cover at all times.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice.
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant clinical post-grad experience at a senior level across a range of musculoskeletal conditions
- Experience of supervising a team of staff
Desirable
- Previous experience of managing a team
- Experience of carrying out audit projects
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification
- State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate courses
Desirable
- Member of the appropriate professional body
- Involvement in the relevant Clinical Special Interest Groups
- Management/Leadership qualification
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of the clinical conditions relevant to the specialty and their impact on patient's functional abilities.
Desirable
- Knowledge of undertaking research projects
- Knowledge of current NHS initiatives
SKILLS
Essential
- Specialist treatment skills relevant to the client group.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Teaching skills
- Excellent organisation, time management, problem-solving and prioritisation skills
- Ability to manage a team of staff and ensure adequate skill mix and cover at all times.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own practice.
- IT Skills
Desirable
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant clinical post-grad experience at a senior level across a range of musculoskeletal conditions
- Experience of supervising a team of staff
Desirable
- Previous experience of managing a team
- Experience of carrying out audit projects
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification
- State Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of CPD and relevant post-graduate courses
Desirable
- Member of the appropriate professional body
- Involvement in the relevant Clinical Special Interest Groups
- Management/Leadership qualification
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).
