Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist who wants to develop upon their clinical and leadership skills to lead the therapy service at Athlone Rehabilitation Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to work with us on a fixed term secondment until end of 31-JULY-2025, to enhance the clinical effectiveness of the rehab service delivered at Athlone Rehab Unit. You will be closely supported by the Clinical Therapies Lead as well as the Team Lead Occupational therapist based at Athlone House Rehabilitation Unit and the Team Lead Occupational Therapist at Alexandra Rehab Unit.
Main duties of the job
Significant post graduate experience of multidisciplinary team work in an NHS environment
Strong knowledge and expertise in working in adult/ older people's rehabilitation in a physical or mental health setting, neuro rehabilitation, acute settings or community rehab services.
Experience of working in close collaboration with community services, Social Care colleagues and other voluntary sector organizations in order to deliver safe transition of care from the rehabilitation setting to discharge destination/home
Experience in directly managing other members of therapy staff
Experience in service development and in organizing and implementing training/teaching programmes for healthcare professionals and clients
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD relevant to inpatient rehab
Desirable
- Membership of CSP
- Training in appraisal/supervision
- Post graduate qualification in PT, rehabilitation, or other related topic
- Member of relevant specialist interest group
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate clinical experience post registration (including experience of working in rehabilitation at Senior level)
- Experience as a Physiotherapist in at least two of the following areas: People with neurological conditions, Elderly people in a rehabilitation setting (in-patients/community), Older adults mental health (delirium), Orthopaedics, Frailty, Falls
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of clinically leading a team
- Experience of leading a quality improvement/service development project
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- NHS experience
- Experience of working with social services
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience in setting up and running activity based group programmes
Skills
Essential
- Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi-pathologies
- Ability to apply core Physiotherapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a person centred, goal setting approach
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and applicable rehabilitation
- Knowledge of appropriate equipment for rehab and mobility aids
- Advanced communication and documentation skills, in both verbal and written format
- Presentation skills appropriate for teaching of junior staff, students & peers within an in-service training setting
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with rehabilitation
- Knowledge of recent national policies and legislation relating to health and social care provision
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NICE clinical guidelines
- Ability to self-motivate oEfficient Time management skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Demonstrable understanding of Clinical governance
- Knowledge of the current strategies available in the management and support of staff in a changing environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of research and audit processes
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of social services and voluntary agencies
Other
Essential
- Ability to work cross site and provide cover
- Flexible and open to change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to plan time effectively across large working environment
- Computer literacy - Working knowledge of MS Office applications
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
- Team building skills showing innovation, initiative, enthusiasm, motivation, and the ability to influence others
- Ability to form good working relationships at all levels of the organization and be a team player
- Ability to be an effective clinical Leader
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Current HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD relevant to inpatient rehab
Desirable
- Membership of CSP
- Training in appraisal/supervision
- Post graduate qualification in PT, rehabilitation, or other related topic
- Member of relevant specialist interest group
Experience
Essential
- Appropriate clinical experience post registration (including experience of working in rehabilitation at Senior level)
- Experience as a Physiotherapist in at least two of the following areas: People with neurological conditions, Elderly people in a rehabilitation setting (in-patients/community), Older adults mental health (delirium), Orthopaedics, Frailty, Falls
- Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of clinically leading a team
- Experience of leading a quality improvement/service development project
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- NHS experience
- Experience of working with social services
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience in setting up and running activity based group programmes
Skills
Essential
- Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of people with complex multi-pathologies
- Ability to apply core Physiotherapy skills across a range of clinical conditions within a person centred, goal setting approach
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise and demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of complex medical conditions and applicable rehabilitation
- Knowledge of appropriate equipment for rehab and mobility aids
- Advanced communication and documentation skills, in both verbal and written format
- Presentation skills appropriate for teaching of junior staff, students & peers within an in-service training setting
- Knowledge of outcome measures and evidence-based practice associated with rehabilitation
- Knowledge of recent national policies and legislation relating to health and social care provision
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NICE clinical guidelines
- Ability to self-motivate oEfficient Time management skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Demonstrable understanding of Clinical governance
- Knowledge of the current strategies available in the management and support of staff in a changing environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of research and audit processes
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of social services and voluntary agencies
Other
Essential
- Ability to work cross site and provide cover
- Flexible and open to change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to plan time effectively across large working environment
- Computer literacy - Working knowledge of MS Office applications
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
- Team building skills showing innovation, initiative, enthusiasm, motivation, and the ability to influence others
- Ability to form good working relationships at all levels of the organization and be a team player
- Ability to be an effective clinical Leader
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
