As a thriving Acute Medicine team, we are looking for a part time (Mon, Tues/Thurs & Fri) Highly Specialist Physiotherapist Team Leader to co-lead our service across Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals. Covering a variety of specialties; Medicine for Older People, Oncology, Renal, Gastroenterology, all your knowledge and skills will be put to the test each day.
We are after someone dynamic, forward-thinking and passionate about delivering a service that meets the evolving needs of our organisation and patients. Ensuring quality care, recruiting, developing and retaining our workforce and supporting the delivery of the organisational strategy are essential elements of this role.
We are invested in enhancing and developing your knowledge and skills. This is supported by:
1. CPD opportunities
2. Specialty workstreams; MSCC, Parkinson’s disease, falls & frailty, neurology and dementia & delirium
3. Cross site and regional professional meetings
4. Professional Advocates
For information, contact Julie Flint, Emergency & Medicine Therapy Service Lead on julieflint@nhs.net. Interviews will be in person.
Main duties of the job
The Highly Specialist Physiotherapist Team Leader for the Acute Medicine Therapy Team provides day-to-day management of the staff within the team at PCH and Stamford John van Geest, overseeing the operational performance and appropriate use of resources. The Acute Medicine service covers a significant number of ward areas within the hospital, including general medicine, haematology & oncology, endocrinology, renal, respiratory Medicine and Medicine for Older People wards. The service is focused on providing quality, timely functional and rehabilitative interventions and facilitating safe and effective discharges in a time-pressured and demanding environment while working within recognised national standards.
In addition to the managerial responsibilities, the post holder will work using an enhanced level of clinical practice applying specialist knowledge and skills in the field of acute medicine. They will assess and treat a specialist complex caseload of patients with the primary intention of supporting a discharge from the hospital.
The post holder will contribute to service development to deliver on best practice evidence-based care in line with trust and national priorities in collaboration with the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist & physiotherapist.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
* HCPC Registered
* Evidence of CPD (portfolio)
* Evidence of post graduate training/qualification relevant to clinical area
* Evidence of leadership or management training
* CSP member
* MSc in Physiotherapy
* Member of CSP Specialist section – AGILE
Experience
* NHS experience working at senior level
* Worked within acute inpatient hospital environment
* Worked within field of acute medicine and medicine for older people including respiratory care
* Multi-Disciplinary team working
* Operational management of registered and unregistered staff
* Demonstrate active involvement in the audit process
* Awareness of change management principles
* Supervising and mentoring junior members of staff and pre-registration students
* Experience of developing staff and sharing knowledge
* Ability to demonstrate working with regional/national networks
* Experience of working collaboratively with community teams
* Experience in community-based roles
Knowledge
* Demonstrate sound knowledge of the value of admission avoidance and Home First Principles
* Sound knowledge of the multi-disciplinary team within Acute Medicine & respiratory medicine
* Working knowledge of procedures and policies relating to line management
* Awareness of services available to support admission avoidance and support on discharge from acute hospital
Key Skills
* Ability to undertake rapid assessments in a busy and pressured environment
* Excellent managerial and leadership skills
* Advanced communication skills
* Evidence of resilience
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
* Leadership and motivational skills
* High level of clinical reasoning
* Ability to present information in a logical and concise manner
* Standard keyboard skills & the ability to use IT packages such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & Excel
Applications from job seekers who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications subject to the role being on the list of eligible occupations and the salary meets the going rate for the role. Candidates should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) prior to applying.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
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We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Julie Flint Job title Emergency & Medicine Therapy Service Lead Email address julieflint@nhs.net Telephone number 01733 673681
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