Job summary
Employer heading
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 7
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
Main duties of the job
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To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of complex adult urology, respiratory, gynaecology and medical patients including those on HDU using enhanced clinical decision making skills. Experience in the discharge process to inform treatment and patient management decisions as required.
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Provide clinical and professional leadership to Physiotherapy (PT) colleagues in the speciality area
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Work as an autonomous practitioner to provide specialist therapy assessments, diagnose and develop individualised treatment programmes based on the patients needs, using advanced clinical reasoning skills
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To be responsible for a clinical caseload; which will include complex cases within their area of speciality
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Be responsible for the day to day management of the delivery of Physiotherapy by the team in an efficient and effective way within a fast and pressurised environment
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Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Physiotherapy within the Specialist Team holding responsibility for defined projects
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Ensure the training and development of staff within the Therapy speciality Team
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Liaise with colleagues and work across site/cross speciality if appropriate in order to ensure the provision of a seamless equitable service
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Assist and support the Therapy management team and Therapy Speciality Leads and Therapy Clinical Team Leaders within the service in the improvement and transformation of Therapy services
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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As a lead clinician for this speciality the post holder will establish and maintain good and effective working relationships with colleagues both within and outside UHL to improve patient care. This includes the multidisciplinary team, social services, community and voluntary services, ensuring all relevant parties are informed on patients’ progress and needs.
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To promote and maintain high professional standards of verbal, written and non-verbal communication, including complex and sensitive information relating to patients for self and staff for whom responsible.
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To take responsibility within the team for team member attendance at case conferences, ward meetings and multidisciplinary professional meetings. Ensuring effective communication and promotion of the service and where appropriate organise, lead and co-ordinate such meetings.
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To ensure patients and carers are given appropriate and timely information and advice enabling them to make informed decisions about their care and discharge, taking into account values, beliefs and cultural diversity.
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Liaise with the Therapy Specialty Lead and Therapy Clinical Team Leaders about potential changes to clinical practice within the speciality.
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Promote an understanding of the profession and contribute to the sharing of learning across professional and organisational boundaries.
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC registration & Physiotherapy BSc/MSc
- Practice/Clinical Educators Course
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant recent post graduate clinical experience in the specialist area of respiratory
- Evidence of experience of managing and leading a team
- Evidence of experience in teaching the MDT
Desirable criteria
- Significant recent post graduate clinical experience in the specialist areas of urology, medicine and gynaecology
- Experience of audit/clinical evaluation/outcome measures
Communication
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates knowledge of effective team working and evidence of multi-professional collaboration and joint working
Analytical & Judgement
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates evidence of flexibility/initiative and risk management
- Evidence of ability to adapt to and manage change
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of experience of performance management
Planning & Organisation
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of standard setting and service development
Other
Essential criteria
- Express enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical area
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natalie Crane
- Job title
- Therapy Clinical Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07484943435
- Additional information
Clare Whittingham
Therapy Clinical Team Leader
0116 2583350
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