Job summary
Are you interested in a varied and rewarding career in a speciality area? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic therapist to join our established team within Burns, Plastics and Hand Therapy.
We currently have a vacancy for a Band 7 Physiotherapist (0.64 WTE) to lead the Breast Reconstructive therapy service, for maternity leave cover.
The successful candidate will lead the plastic surgery Physiotherapy team, specifically the breast reconstruction service. The post holder will have opportunity to experience all aspects of the speciality including inpatient ward work in the speciality of plastic surgery, ENT and head and neck cancer as well as managing both adult and children with burn injuries.
Ideal candidates will have clinical experience of plastic surgery or general surgical work and leadership experience in working in a team
St Andrews is a busy and dynamic trauma unit where there are excellent opportunities to work within a multi-disciplinary team. We have structured supervision and appraisal systems, monthly audit and training days, incorporating regular Journal Clubs.
Main duties of the job
To provide the highest standards of Physiotherapy to the Burns and Plastic Surgery Service; this includes inpatients and outpatients, adults and children within the St Andrews Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery.
Works as an advanced autonomous practitioner. Assesses, sets goals, provides treatment and progresses own patient caseload and that of other therapists which contains patients with complex and specialist needs.
Supervises, teaches and evaluates students and other staff working in own specialist area as required.
Clinical expert in breast reconstruction and leads in delivery of breast reconstruction physiotherapy.
Lead in delivery of On Call Physiotherapy and staff training for on call.
About us
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Demonstrates the ability to select the most appropriate form of assessment and care, reviewing techniques from a variety of sources and to work across the professional boundaries as appropriate.
2. Provides clinical leadership within the field of Burns and plastics, in particular respiratory, on call and breast reconstruction physiotherapy.
3. Based on extensive knowledge, experience and reflective practice, has the clinical reasoning skills to form rapid and accurate decisions in regard to patient management.
4. Leads case management of complex plastic surgery patients.
5. Implements accurate and timely therapy treatment for complex cases in specialist field, leading other staff and delegating caseload appropriately.
6. Empowers the patient in their decision making to form shared goals in more challenging situations.
7. Performs risk assessments and undertakes skilled therapeutic handling which requires strength and stamina.
8. Initiates changes in own and others practice, developing skills and schemes through attending short, specialist courses and self-directed CPD.
9. Facilitates opportunities for learning and contributes to the development of others by teaching, coaching and supervision.
10. Demonstrates CPD though participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in CPD portfolio.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Demonstrates the ability to select the most appropriate form of assessment and care, reviewing techniques from a variety of sources and to work across the professional boundaries as appropriate.
2. Provides clinical leadership within the field of Burns and plastics, in particular respiratory, on call and breast reconstruction physiotherapy.
3. Based on extensive knowledge, experience and reflective practice, has the clinical reasoning skills to form rapid and accurate decisions in regard to patient management.
4. Leads case management of complex plastic surgery patients.
5. Implements accurate and timely therapy treatment for complex cases in specialist field, leading other staff and delegating caseload appropriately.
6. Empowers the patient in their decision making to form shared goals in more challenging situations.
7. Performs risk assessments and undertakes skilled therapeutic handling which requires strength and stamina.
8. Initiates changes in own and others practice, developing skills and schemes through attending short, specialist courses and self-directed CPD.
9. Facilitates opportunities for learning and contributes to the development of others by teaching, coaching and supervision.
10. Demonstrates CPD though participation in internal and external development opportunities, recording learning outcomes in CPD portfolio.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in NHS setting (inpatients and outpatients)
- Experience at band 6 Physiotherapy level or above
- Respiratory/On Call experience
Desirable
- Experience of Plastic Surgery Physiotherapy
- Experience of leading a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of post gradate learning/development
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate development within plastic surgery speciality
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in NHS setting (inpatients and outpatients)
- Experience at band 6 Physiotherapy level or above
- Respiratory/On Call experience
Desirable
- Experience of Plastic Surgery Physiotherapy
- Experience of leading a team
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of post gradate learning/development
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate development within plastic surgery speciality
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
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield Hospital
St Andrews Centre, Broomfield Hospital, Mid and South Essex NHS FT
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
