Job summary
An exciting and rare opportunity has become available at Bedford Hospital. We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled physiotherapist to step into the role of Team Lead Physiotherapist, providing leadership to a dedicated team within the specialist area of Acute Respiratory care.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong track record in service development and supporting therapy teams, alongside the ability to lead and inspire an established workforce. They will also bring advanced specialist knowledge in respiratory physiotherapy, with a clear commitment to delivering and embedding evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the job
Lead and manage a team of physiotherapists at Bedford Hospital, overseeing the planning, coordination, and delivery of high-quality physiotherapy interventions for patients within the Acute Respiratory specialty.
Undertake advanced clinical assessment and deliver treatment for patients with complex and/or long-term respiratory conditions, applying a high level of clinical expertise.
Work collaboratively to support and develop patient pathways, contributing to ongoing service improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and outcomes.
Play an active role in the development and implementation of policies and service changes across Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the wider multidisciplinary network, ensuring that team members adopt and embed these developments in practice.
Provide specialist and highly specialist guidance and advice to physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals across the Trust.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information regarding the main responsibilities of the role.
Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients, including those with complex presentations, using advanced investigative and analytical skills. Formulate individualised management and treatment plans, applying clinical reasoning and a broad range of therapeutic approaches to deliver specialist programmes of care.
Provide specialist advice, teaching, and training to members of the multidisciplinary team on the physiotherapeutic management of patients within the specialty.
Support the development of less experienced staff through postgraduate training opportunities and facilitate clinical placements for student physiotherapists.
Offer specialist and highly specialist guidance to physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals across the Trust.
Maintain high standards of clinical care for all patients within the specialty, while supporting and guiding junior staff to achieve the same level of excellence.
Work in accordance with Trust policies and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) guidelines, maintaining a strong understanding of national and local standards, and monitoring both personal and team practice in collaboration with senior physiotherapists.
Take responsibility for managing patients with frailty, organising care effectively and efficiently in line with clinical priorities, even when faced with competing demands at short notice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information regarding the main responsibilities of the role.
Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients, including those with complex presentations, using advanced investigative and analytical skills. Formulate individualised management and treatment plans, applying clinical reasoning and a broad range of therapeutic approaches to deliver specialist programmes of care.
Provide specialist advice, teaching, and training to members of the multidisciplinary team on the physiotherapeutic management of patients within the specialty.
Support the development of less experienced staff through postgraduate training opportunities and facilitate clinical placements for student physiotherapists.
Offer specialist and highly specialist guidance to physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals across the Trust.
Maintain high standards of clinical care for all patients within the specialty, while supporting and guiding junior staff to achieve the same level of excellence.
Work in accordance with Trust policies and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) guidelines, maintaining a strong understanding of national and local standards, and monitoring both personal and team practice in collaboration with senior physiotherapists.
Take responsibility for managing patients with frailty, organising care effectively and efficiently in line with clinical priorities, even when faced with competing demands at short notice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Significant NHS experience in a senior position.
- Experience of working in relevant specialty.
- Significant experience of supporting and leading less experienced staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of physiotherapy in speciality area
- Knowledge of audit and outcome measures
Desirable
- Knowledge of strategies to influence change management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Significant NHS experience in a senior position.
- Experience of working in relevant specialty.
- Significant experience of supporting and leading less experienced staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of physiotherapy in speciality area
- Knowledge of audit and outcome measures
Desirable
- Knowledge of strategies to influence change management
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).
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