Job summary
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work within the growing Clifton Integrated Therapy Team, this could be the post for you!
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and highly skilled Physiotherapist who has a keen interest in rehabilitation, quality improvement and patient-centred care. The suitable candidate will have an ability to build upon their existing experience to support the management of complex patients and the development of high-quality clinical pathways.
You will work within an established multi-disciplinary team, including,Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Dietetics, Integrated therapy assistants, discharge and patient flow team, complex case nurses, social workers, Doctors/ACPs and nurses and HCAs.
You will be supported with your learning and development, to enhance your career aspirations and enable high standards of rehabilitation to be embedded across the service.
As the clinical specialist you will demonstrate excellent time management and communication skills as well as engagement in leadership responsibilities and deputising for the Team Lead where necessary. You will work closely alongside profession specific Clinical leads and the Team lead as well as the Service Manager in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the service, to ensure high quality care for patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have a range of therapy skills and experience working with complex patients with co-morbidities to determinethe appropriate treatment plans and interventions. You will have extensive experience in rehabilitation and have excellent clinical reasoning skills.
As the clinical specialist Physiotherapist, you will provide advanced skills and support in the assessment and interventions for complex cases, discharge planning meetings, proactive in the learning and development of others and engage in quality improvement and research activity/projects. To be approachable and build professional relationships to network with other clinicians within rehabilitation to support up to date practice and to participate in conferences and deliver presentations where appropriate.
You will be able to deliver specialist group work and provide advanced knowledge and skills in neurological conditions, major trauma, rehabilitation, amputee rehabilitation, orthopaedics, specialist surgical appliances, post-operative/ICU rehabilitation, frailty and falls.
To be professional, legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the work undertaken, including the management of the patients treated and to ensure a high standard of clinical expertise is delivered.
To support the Team Lead in management, leadership and quality improvement projects within the service to ensure providing best practice and a coordinated MDT approach to patient rehabilitation.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents -it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of junior staff, students and assistants on a daily basis.
Ensure that your own practice and that of staff under your supervision meet the required professional standards of practice.
To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change/arise.
To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate them as necessary into your work.
To be an active member of the in-service training programme by the attendance and delivery of presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions inhouse and by attending external courses and practising reflective practice.
To communicate effectively and work collaboratively within the clinical setting, to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service.
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of Evidence Based Practice.
To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and to apply to work situations.
You will have responsibility for the continuing professional development and overall performance of Band 6 & Band 5 therapy staff, support staff and students.
The candidate must be an autonomous practitioner with excellent organisational skills, flexibility and time management skills in order to work within this busy service.
Various training and development opportunities are available including protected CPD time, supervision and an individualised job plan.
The service is a 7-day service therefore you need to be able to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Applicants will need to have access to a car and hold a full UK Driving License.
Please see Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the supervision and co-ordination of junior staff, students and assistants on a daily basis.
Ensure that your own practice and that of staff under your supervision meet the required professional standards of practice.
To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change/arise.
To maintain own clinical professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate them as necessary into your work.
To be an active member of the in-service training programme by the attendance and delivery of presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions inhouse and by attending external courses and practising reflective practice.
To communicate effectively and work collaboratively within the clinical setting, to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multi-disciplinary service.
To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of Evidence Based Practice.
To demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and to apply to work situations.
You will have responsibility for the continuing professional development and overall performance of Band 6 & Band 5 therapy staff, support staff and students.
The candidate must be an autonomous practitioner with excellent organisational skills, flexibility and time management skills in order to work within this busy service.
Various training and development opportunities are available including protected CPD time, supervision and an individualised job plan.
The service is a 7-day service therefore you need to be able to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Applicants will need to have access to a car and hold a full UK Driving License.
Please see Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Graduate diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Post graduate training/experience in clinical specialty
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- HCPC registered, and an understanding of the requirements of self and others
- CSP membership
- Accredited educator
Desirable
- post graduate qualification/work towards qualification at masters level
- membership of special interest groups
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with complex rehabilitation patients
- Advanced clinical skills in rehabilitation
- Working knowledge of NHS systems
- Implementing policies and procedures
- Networking with rehabilitation to keep up to date practice
- Substantial clinical experience in a range of areas
- Experience of audit, service development, reflective practice and outcome measures
- Experience of evidence based practice
- Experience of teaching, development, and supervision of students, therapy assistants and junior staff.
- Multi-disciplinary working and cross-organisational working
Desirable
- Experience of HR processes e.g. recruitment, sickness/absence, and staff performance.
- Experience of delivering specialty training to colleagues in health and/or other agencies
Skills / attributes
Essential
- Highly complex caseload management skills
- Advanced planning and organisational skills (clinical and nonclinical )
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to be empathetic and discuss sensitive issues
- Ability to work well in interdisciplinary team
- Flexible and adaptable to needs to service
- commitment to personal, professional and team development
- Full UK Driving license
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Graduate diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- Post graduate training/experience in clinical specialty
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- HCPC registered, and an understanding of the requirements of self and others
- CSP membership
- Accredited educator
Desirable
- post graduate qualification/work towards qualification at masters level
- membership of special interest groups
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with complex rehabilitation patients
- Advanced clinical skills in rehabilitation
- Working knowledge of NHS systems
- Implementing policies and procedures
- Networking with rehabilitation to keep up to date practice
- Substantial clinical experience in a range of areas
- Experience of audit, service development, reflective practice and outcome measures
- Experience of evidence based practice
- Experience of teaching, development, and supervision of students, therapy assistants and junior staff.
- Multi-disciplinary working and cross-organisational working
Desirable
- Experience of HR processes e.g. recruitment, sickness/absence, and staff performance.
- Experience of delivering specialty training to colleagues in health and/or other agencies
Skills / attributes
Essential
- Highly complex caseload management skills
- Advanced planning and organisational skills (clinical and nonclinical )
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to be empathetic and discuss sensitive issues
- Ability to work well in interdisciplinary team
- Flexible and adaptable to needs to service
- commitment to personal, professional and team development
- Full UK Driving license
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clifton Hospital, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Pershore Road
Lytham St. Annes
FY8 1PB
Employer's website
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
