Job summary
To undertake highly specialist clinical physiotherapyassessments and treatments appropriate to Band 7 gradeincluding work requiring particular expertise or ability.
To be responsible for the delivery of neuro outpatient servicein the Hastings & Rother, Eastbourne, Hailsham & Seafordand High Weald and Lewes Havens area, and ensure themanagement of patients along the pathways is efficient andclinically effective. This includes aquatic physiotherapy andother specialist therapeutic interventions
Main duties of the job
To work with the Service Manager to continually review, develop and refine pathways of care, facilitating the delivery of a robust, innovative and expert service.
To take the lead in supervision, education and appraisals of B7, B6 and B5 physiotherapists, Physiotherapist Assistants and students.
To fully integrate within the wider network of therapy services, working in collaboration with other Team Leads to ensure there is consistency and assurance across the services within East Sussex.
Striving to improve all aspects of evidenced based practice and quality assurance, working with the wider MDT including but not limited to JCR, MSK, ESHT inpatients, Neurologists, MS and PD Specialist Nurses, MND Co-ordinators, Hospice Teams and Chaseley Trust through joint working, forums and audits.
To support the Physiotherapy Professional Leads with the development of professional standards associated with Physiotherapy.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Diploma or BSc in Physiotherapy/post grad MSc Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council Registered
- Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Comprehensive record of CPD
Desirable
- Leadership qualification/training
Experience
Essential
- Significant amount of experience as a Band 6 Physiotherapist or above
- Previous experience within area of speciality
- Experience of supervising, developing and appraising staff
- Experience of clinical audit activity
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of multi-agency liaison
- Delivering services along evidence based guidelines
- Experience leading student placements, and scoring performance
Desirable
- Previous experience within area of speciality of neuro physiotherapy outpatients
- Previous experience as a Band 7 in neuro physiotherapy outpatients
- Previous experience or qualification in aquatic physiotherapy
- Experience of Service Development
- Experience of performance Management
- Experience within acute and community settings
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Expert clinical skills within area of speciality
- Full understanding of the national agenda for relevant clinical pathways
- Understanding of the strategic direction of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- The ability to highlight development needs of self and staff and provide appropriate plan of action to facilitate the development
- Able to operationally lead on the delivery of services within a high pressure service, and during times of variable demand
- Flexibility in working on other sites and outside of key area of work as the service requires.
- Experience of reviewing and reporting on services/ activity.
- Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
Desirable
- Good understanding of the local agenda for relevant clinical groups
- Comprehensive understanding of the future direction of the NHS
- Understanding of the unique demographic within East Sussex and the impact of service demand
- Experience of inputting into business case development/service plans.
- Participation in local/ regional/national clinical networks
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in an efficient and timely manner
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Diploma or BSc in Physiotherapy/post grad MSc Physiotherapy
- Health Professions Council Registered
- Evidence of continued professional development to Masters level or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Comprehensive record of CPD
Desirable
- Leadership qualification/training
Experience
Essential
- Significant amount of experience as a Band 6 Physiotherapist or above
- Previous experience within area of speciality
- Experience of supervising, developing and appraising staff
- Experience of clinical audit activity
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Experience of multi-agency liaison
- Delivering services along evidence based guidelines
- Experience leading student placements, and scoring performance
Desirable
- Previous experience within area of speciality of neuro physiotherapy outpatients
- Previous experience as a Band 7 in neuro physiotherapy outpatients
- Previous experience or qualification in aquatic physiotherapy
- Experience of Service Development
- Experience of performance Management
- Experience within acute and community settings
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Expert clinical skills within area of speciality
- Full understanding of the national agenda for relevant clinical pathways
- Understanding of the strategic direction of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- The ability to highlight development needs of self and staff and provide appropriate plan of action to facilitate the development
- Able to operationally lead on the delivery of services within a high pressure service, and during times of variable demand
- Flexibility in working on other sites and outside of key area of work as the service requires.
- Experience of reviewing and reporting on services/ activity.
- Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
Desirable
- Good understanding of the local agenda for relevant clinical groups
- Comprehensive understanding of the future direction of the NHS
- Understanding of the unique demographic within East Sussex and the impact of service demand
- Experience of inputting into business case development/service plans.
- Participation in local/ regional/national clinical networks
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in an efficient and timely manner
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).
