Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Physiotherapy Rheumatology Service (maternity leave cover), for a Physiotherapist to work as Clinical and Team Lead at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust.
This is a part-time (15 hours per week) 9-month fixed-term post which will be based at Treliske Hospital, commencing May 2024.
Main duties of the job
To manage all aspects of your clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner and be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your work.
To undertake specialist assessment of adult and paediatric rheumatology patients with Rheumatological, musculoskeletal and highly complex presentations.
To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical findings to formulate an accurate physiotherapy diagnosis, developing individualised treatment and management plans.
To ensure a high standard of care for patients, supporting and supervising more junior staff with their caseload of patients.
To manage clinical risk within the service andundertake line manager duties for the team.
To be responsible for maintaining own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities, sharing clinical specialist skills and knowledge gained with team members, in order to continuously improve the Physiotherapy Rheumatology Service.
To be a specialist resource for community based physiotherapistsand other healthcare professionals in the management of adult and paediatric patients with Rheumatological, musculoskeletal and complex presentations.
To carry out any special duties associated with the post (e.g. overseeing recruitment to Band 6 rotation, representing the therapy service at various forums or meetings).
To be an active member of the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Bank Holiday and weekend orthopaedic cover.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard Rheumatology Physiotherapy service to patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust.
To performing advanced assessment of adult and paediatric patients including those with highly complex presentations. To formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, as an autonomous practitioner.
To undertake line manager duties for the team, support and supervise more junior staff.
To work alongside the Outpatient Therapy Manager, Rheumatology Occupational Therapist and the wider Rheumatology medical team in planning, co-coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service.
To be instrumental in the on-going development of services and practices providing high quality care and interventions.
To carry out special duties associated with the post (eg overseeing recruitment to Band 6 rotation, representing the therapy service at various forums).
The full job description provides an overview of the key responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both documents please view the attachment below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard Rheumatology Physiotherapy service to patients at Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust.
To performing advanced assessment of adult and paediatric patients including those with highly complex presentations. To formulate diagnoses and treatment plans, as an autonomous practitioner.
To undertake line manager duties for the team, support and supervise more junior staff.
To work alongside the Outpatient Therapy Manager, Rheumatology Occupational Therapist and the wider Rheumatology medical team in planning, co-coordinating, delivering and evaluating the service.
To be instrumental in the on-going development of services and practices providing high quality care and interventions.
To carry out special duties associated with the post (eg overseeing recruitment to Band 6 rotation, representing the therapy service at various forums).
The full job description provides an overview of the key responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both documents please view the attachment below.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of further formal study
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional body
- Membership of relevant specific interest groups
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in physiotherapy
- Highly developed clinical skills in chosen speciality
- Comprehensive experience of General Musculoskeletal and Rheumatological conditions
- Demonstrates highly developed leadership skills
- Proven experience of managing a service or change process
- Highly developed communication and presentation skills
- Highly developed skills in managing staff, including managing challenging behaviours, emotive situations
- Experience of managing the risks associated with unsupervised/lone working
- Comprehensive experience as a clinical educator of undergraduate students
Desirable
- Multi - professional working and working with different organisations
- Experience in budget management and business planning
- Experience of writing medico-legal reports
Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced level assessment and treatment skills
- Highly developed communication skills
- High level of computer literacy
- Excellent supervisory and appraisal skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Proven experience in audit and research
Other
Essential
- A full UK driving licence is required for this post
- Ability to travel independently where required
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
- Evidence of further formal study
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional body
- Membership of relevant specific interest groups
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in physiotherapy
- Highly developed clinical skills in chosen speciality
- Comprehensive experience of General Musculoskeletal and Rheumatological conditions
- Demonstrates highly developed leadership skills
- Proven experience of managing a service or change process
- Highly developed communication and presentation skills
- Highly developed skills in managing staff, including managing challenging behaviours, emotive situations
- Experience of managing the risks associated with unsupervised/lone working
- Comprehensive experience as a clinical educator of undergraduate students
Desirable
- Multi - professional working and working with different organisations
- Experience in budget management and business planning
- Experience of writing medico-legal reports
Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced level assessment and treatment skills
- Highly developed communication skills
- High level of computer literacy
- Excellent supervisory and appraisal skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Proven experience in audit and research
Other
Essential
- A full UK driving licence is required for this post
- Ability to travel independently where required
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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