Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and innovative registered Physiotherapist
to join our established and experienced Orthopaedic In-patient service as a
Band 7 Physiotherapist.
The focus of this post is to manage both the day to day operational needs of
the service and carry an in-patient Orthopaedic caseload. The caseload will be
varied and consists of both Trauma and Orthopaedic conditions with emphasis on
multidisciplinary working to ensure patients receive the very best care.
The Orthopaedic
Inpatient team has built a reputation of being a critical part of South
Tynesides Orthopaedic Care team and play and important role in the effective
discharge and coordination of on-going care. This is an excellent opportunity
for candidates with experience within an Orthopaedic Inpatient setting and who
ideally have already gained leadership skills in this area of speciality. The
post holder will need proven clinical expertise and advanced clinical reasoning
skills in the management of Orthopaedic conditions. The expectation will be for
the post holder to supervise and Band 5 and 6 physiotherapists.
The
post will be primarily based at South Tyneside Hospital however there maybe
times where cross-site working is required an expectation to work within
Sunderland Royal Hospital if required. This post may involve working in a rota
across seven days including weekend and Bank Holiday periods.
Main duties of the job
South Tyneside and Sunderland
NHS Foundation Trust provide acute hospital and community based services.
The main duties
of the successful post holder is the day to day management of Orthopaedic
In-patients and Orthopaedic Day Case patients, as well as the day to day
management of the Orthopaedic In-patient Team, including appraisals and
performance. As a practitioner with comprehensive practical
experience you are expected to deliver
and support your team in the delivery of safe and high quality treatment to
people with a range of complex presentations.
The successful
post holder will also be responsible for raising the profile of the service
through leading and supporting service development and networking, ensuring the
service is aligned to national, regional, Trust and professional standards. The successful candidate will be provided with
professional development opportunities. in clinical,
research, teaching and leadership skills.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To lead a team of Physiotherapists within a specialist area.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner using advanced clinical reasoning
skills to provide highly specialist therapy assessment, treatment and advice to
an independently managed caseload which will incorporate complex presentation
of conditions.
- To take a lead role in clinical practice issues, raising the profile of
the service and offering highly specialist advice to planning and service
development teams in order to assist in the implementation of service
improvements.
- To work towards improving quality services including implementing
evidence based practice.
- To develop the clinical education of staff within the specialism and be
responsible for the supervision of unqualified, newly qualified therapists and
undergraduates who work under your direct supervision.
- To develop the service and patient pathways in line with clinical
standards and best practice.
- To participate in research activities pertinent to the role.
- To maintain professional development through participation in relevant
professional training programmes
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR MORE INFORMATION
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To lead a team of Physiotherapists within a specialist area.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner using advanced clinical reasoning
skills to provide highly specialist therapy assessment, treatment and advice to
an independently managed caseload which will incorporate complex presentation
of conditions.
- To take a lead role in clinical practice issues, raising the profile of
the service and offering highly specialist advice to planning and service
development teams in order to assist in the implementation of service
improvements.
- To work towards improving quality services including implementing
evidence based practice.
- To develop the clinical education of staff within the specialism and be
responsible for the supervision of unqualified, newly qualified therapists and
undergraduates who work under your direct supervision.
- To develop the service and patient pathways in line with clinical
standards and best practice.
- To participate in research activities pertinent to the role.
- To maintain professional development through participation in relevant
professional training programmes
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR MORE INFORMATION
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of leading service developments
- Experience of leading on audit
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Basic IT skills
- Presentational skills
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive
- Intermediate IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings
- Evidence of working within multidisciplinary, cross agency teams
- Evidence of high level of post graduate training including CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of working on strategic planning and development
- Evidence of planning, delivering and evaluating training to others
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC State Registration
- Comprehensive experience at Band 6 level incorporating some experience within a range of specialities
- Evidence of highly specialist knowledge and experience in the specialism
- Post graduate education and experience equivalent to MSc level incorporating comprehensive recognised training programmes
Desirable
- An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
- Highly developed knowledge of current best practice principles
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
Attitude
Essential
- A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm
- Commitment and motivation to continual service improvement
- Good levels of general fitness
- Flexibility
Desirable
Other
Desirable
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of leading service developments
- Experience of leading on audit
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Basic IT skills
- Presentational skills
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive
- Intermediate IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings
- Evidence of working within multidisciplinary, cross agency teams
- Evidence of high level of post graduate training including CPD
Desirable
- Evidence of working on strategic planning and development
- Evidence of planning, delivering and evaluating training to others
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC State Registration
- Comprehensive experience at Band 6 level incorporating some experience within a range of specialities
- Evidence of highly specialist knowledge and experience in the specialism
- Post graduate education and experience equivalent to MSc level incorporating comprehensive recognised training programmes
Desirable
- An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
- Highly developed knowledge of current best practice principles
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
Attitude
Essential
- A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm
- Commitment and motivation to continual service improvement
- Good levels of general fitness
- Flexibility
Desirable
Other
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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