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Job overview

The Critical Care and Surgery team at Peterborough City Hospital is looking for a dynamic Highly Specialised Team Lead Physiotherapist to join them in supporting the operational management of the team alongside undertaking an enhanced level of clinical caseload as part of a 12-month fixed term contract. (The post is 0.6 WTE but with the potential for this to be increased to 1.0 WTE).

Our Team is a combination of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Technicians and Assistants who are committed to joint working to deliver a high-quality service. The ideal candidate will work alongside another Team lead, to ensure the delivery of human resourcing key performance indicators, as well as undertaking a complex patient caseload.

If you are enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for Surgical, Respiratory and Critical Care working, this exciting role could be for you. Prior experience working in this field and demonstrating operational management skills is essential. 

Please note that interviews will be conducted face to face.

Main duties of the job

• Working as part of the Respiratory Physiotherapist Out of hours on call roster and ensuring the provision and safe delivery of this service. 
• Oversight of the operational and Human Resourcing needs of the team and the wards / caseload we cover (respiratory, cardiac, surgical, respiratory outpatients)
• Working in conjunction with the Highly Specialist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists within the team to deliver service and staff development in line with local and national initiatives.
• Be accountable to the Lead Therapist for Critical and Care and Surgery.

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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.