To be the clinical team lead for OdstockMedical Limiteds (OML) Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) Service. This comprises being the clinical lead for the Physiotherapy team located at the National Clinical FES Centre in Salisbury, as well as providing leadership for all clinicians delivering FES treatment on behalf of OML. The role also incorporates responsibility for Service development and ownership for Clinical Governance across the FES service, both in Salisbury and remotely.
Main duties of the job
For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the Clinical Manager role please refer to the Job Description.
About us
Odstock Medical Ltd. (OML) is a subsidiary of Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust and based in the Laing building on the Hospital Site. We are the UK's leading provider of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) devices and clinical treatment. We were established in 2005 by Salisbury NHS Foundation trust to build on FES expertise.
Odstock Medical's devices have been designed by Clinical Engineers, Clinicians and patients at the National Clinical FES Centre for over 25 years through collaborative effort.
We want to improve the lives of people with neuromuscular disabilities worldwide by providing the highest quality in medical device technology and service. As well as providing the FES devices, treatment and support, we offer FES training for Clinicians so they can offer FES treatment to their patients too.
Employees are entitled to 24 days paid annual leave (pro-rata for part time staff). Additional benefits include: Company pension scheme, paid on-site parking permit and Life Assurance Scheme.
OML staff can also access the onsite leisure centre (2 indoor heated swimming pools and a fully equipped gym and squash court). There are also restaurants and coffee shops located on the Hospital site.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work. With easy access to London and local airports, Salisbury also has one of the 31 UNESCO world heritage sites in the UK (Stonehenge) and in addition boasts a number of museums and famous landmarks which are well worth a visit.
Job responsibilities
1. Job purpose
To be the clinical team lead for Odstock Medical Limiteds Functional Electrical Stimulation Service. This comprises being the clinical lead for the Physiotherapy team located at the National Clinical FES Centre in Salisbury, as well as providing leadership for all clinicians delivering FES treatment on behalf of OML. The role also incorporates responsibility for Service development and ownership for Clinical Governance across the FES service, both in Salisbury and remotely.
2. Duties and responsibilities
Clinical
Leadership requirements
* Direct line management of OML's employed team of specialist physiotherapists, based in Salisbury and remotely.
* Indirect leadership to OML's employed clinical scientists & engineers who provide clinical treatment.
* Indirect leadership to OML's Satellite clinic contracted specialist physiotherapists.
* Indirect leadership to OML's Outreach specialist physiotherapists.
Support other health professionals in the use of FES treatments when required.
Operational
Close working with Clinical Operations team to ensure.
* Salisbury and Satellite clinics operate efficiently to maintain patient pathways and other activities e.g., incorporating research appointments.
* Patient funding policies and processes are understood and processed in a timely manner.
* Patient clinical records are kept up to date in line with legal / regulatory requirements and best practice.
* Sufficient clinical resources are available to meet patient pathway requirements.
* The Clinical service is evaluated by initiating and participating in clinical audit appropriate to the complex nature of each clinical area.
* Identify opportunities for improvement in Ways of Working, systems and processes.
Oversight of Outreach clinic and clinician standards, development and resources.
Coordinate physiotherapist attendance at external events, customer visits, Satellite clinics, training courses and onsite FES support sessions.
FES clinical placements.
* Manage requests from clinicians wishing to visit OML clinics.
* Responsibility for ensuring budgeted expenses for the clinical service are managed efficiently.
Service Development
* Seek ways to improve the patient experience and maximise clinical effectiveness through continuous improvement.
* Oversight of the development of Paediatric Services.
* Co‑ordinate clinical input to proposed research and new product development projects as and when required.
Clinical Governance
Responsibility for understanding and communication of OML's clinical Governance.
Ownership for maintaining and updating OML's clinical Governance structure.
* Ensure appropriate competency programmes are up to date and developed as necessary.
* Ensure new clinicians complete the competency programmes.
* Develop competencies for other FES applications, as necessary.
* Develop competency programmes for Satellite & Outreach clinics and monitor.
* Coordinate regular clinical audit programme for Satellite and Outreach clinics / clinicians.
Lead regular clinical Governance meetings.
Responsibility for all statutory / regulatory incident reporting processes.
Research and new product development
Ensure clinical support is integrated into
* Research projects and initiatives which explore applications of FES and increase the FES evidence‑base.
* Regulatory requirements.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
* Through individual review and in accordance with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards of continuing professional development maintain and develop the team's relevant knowledge and clinical skills.
* To provide clinical review and input on existing and new clinical strategies as part of OML's senior management team including the development of OML's clinical services & resources.
Communication and working relationships
* This position reports to the Managing Director and is a member of the OML Leadership team.
* There is a requirement for close working across the OML Leadership team and broader organisation.
* Close relationships should be formed with NHS Service leads delivering FES.
* The post-holder will be required to communicate professionally with patients, clinicians and other healthcare professionals to support the clinical and teaching activities of the company.
* The post-holder will work both independently and as part of a team as appropriate.
* Line manage and provide leadership of the Physiotherapy team.
* Staff management - Physiotherapists and co‑ordinate the clinical diary for Clinical Scientists/Engineers providing clinical treatment.
* To further develop the Clinical services.
* Working with the Research team developing FES based research.
* NPD input to identify, develop and assess new technology and its applications.
Key Relationships
Managing Director, Clinical Director, Clinical Operations Controller, Head of New Product Development (NPD), Specialist Physiotherapists, Clinical Scientists and Biomedical Engineers, Orthotists, Consultants, ICBs, Voluntary sector, Patients, Carers, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust - Department of Clinical Science and Engineering.
Qualifications
* HCPC registered.
Required experience
Leadership
* Experience of leading a clinical team.
* Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others.
* Ability to delegate and prioritise.
* Experience of working in a cross‑functional matrix environment.
* Adaptable and flexible approach.
* Ability to manage and effect change in a complex environment.
* Planning and development of clinical services and educational programmes encouraging evidence‑based practice.
Clinical and professional
* Evidence of implementation of best practice and / or clinical service development.
* Experience of clinical governance management.
Personal
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Able to manage time effectively and efficiently.
* Strong team player.
Education and training
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Other
* Proficient with using Microsoft applications.
* Proficient in using an electronic patient management system.
* Understanding of commercial activities / practices.
* Understanding of NHS and private treatment funding.
* Interest / involvement in Research.
Person Specification
Experience
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Able to manage time effectively and efficiently.
* Strong team player.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Proficient with using Microsoft applications.
* Proficient in using an electronic patient management system.
* Understanding of commercial activities and practices.
* Understanding of NHS and private treatment funding.
* Interest and involvement in Research.
Qualifications
* HCPC registered
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.
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