Detailed job description and main responsibilities Be responsible for managing a complex clinical caseload from assessment to discharge/transfer of care, in order to facilitate a timely and safe discharge from hospital. Plan, deliver and progress treatment interventions using clinical reasoning and decision making skills in order to work towards and achieve identified patient goals. To facilitate annual appraisal and personal development planning for relevant members of the Physiotherapy Team. To participate in the induction of Physiotherapy Staff Please see attached job description for more information. Person specification Training and qualifications Essential criteria BSc/MSc physiotherapy HCPC Registration Desirable criteria Clinical Educators course Experience Essential criteria Recent significant clinical experience at a band 5 Demonstrates appropriate use of PT interventions relevant to clinical setting, including use of core skills Postgraduate experience in relevant clinical area Experience of delegation to support workers supervising staff Respiratory on call and weekend experience Demonstrates good presentation skills Demonstrates knowledge of relevant guidelines, legislation and wider issues relating to role Desirable criteria Experience of supervising others Demonstrates evidence of computer skills Communication and relationship Essential criteria Demonstrates effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication Demonstrates knowledge of effective team working Demonstrates a professional attitude Other requirements Essential criteria Expresses enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical areas Evidence of continuing personal and professional development Ability to undertake manual and non-manual handling safely Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essential criteria Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential criteria Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Analytical and Judgement skills Essential criteria Demonstrates evidence of flexibility/initiative and risk management Demonstrates awareness of own abilities and needs Awareness of own development needs Desirable criteria Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical audit process Skills Essential criteria Ability to undertake manual and non-manual handling safely Planning and organisation skills Essential criteria Demonstrates effective coping skills for dealing with pressurised and unexpected situations including preparation for interview Demonstrates effective prioritisation and organisational skills Demonstrates a flexible approach to meet service needs Additional Information Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms. Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you. UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria. Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible. UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs. Disclosure and Barring Service Check Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment. The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check. COVID 19 Risk Assessment Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer. The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors. If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager. Covid Vaccination Status Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. 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