Job summary
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of Children and Young People (CYP) and their families receiving palliative and end of life care?
Do you have the passion and drive to work collaboratively with system networks to deliver a high standard of care to CYP receiving palliative and end of life care? If so we would love to hear from you.
You will work closely with The Dougie Mac Children's Service, The Community Teams and UHNM to provide a holistic approach for children and their families to achieve a high standard of care to their patients.
You will be employed by UHNM and will work with Clinicians and the Directorate Management team in the delivery of a high quality Palliative and End of Life service. You will work closely with all System Network partners to achieve a high standard of care to their patients.
The post will require some flexibility and the ability to work some weekends, to meet the needs of CYP and their families (especially at the point ofend of life).
If you feel you can make that special difference then we look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with The Dougie Mac Children's Service, The Community Teams and UHNM to provide a holistic approach for children and their families to achieve a high standard of care to their patients. Working to meet the needs of CYP and their families (especially at the point of end of life).
If you feel you have the experience required, are motivated and want to take the opportunity to work at an acute trust then we would love to hear from you. The successful candidate will be expected to fully invest in the Trust Values of Compassion, Improving, Safer and Together.
About us
The UHNM NHS Trust covers Royal Stoke Hospital in Stoke on Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. Royal Stoke a large acute teaching hospital, with a Turnover of £360 million. Located in Stoke on Trent and Stafford, UHNM is close to the M6, within commuting distance of culturally diverse major conurbations, such as Manchester and Birmingham and surrounded by rural pleasures, including the Peak District National Park. Each year Royal Stoke cares for over 600,000 people providing emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care. It is a leading teaching hospital in partnership with Keele University and has a patient-centred clinical research facility providing state-of-the-art facilities.
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please contact Amy Shirley (see contact details below).
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please contact Amy Shirley (see contact details below).
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of personal & professinal development
Desirable
- Working towards a higher qualification qualification relevant to speciality e.g. Master's degree
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience (NHS) with considerable experience in speciality area
- Experience of working as a senior physiotherapist within the speciality area
- Experience of teaching students, staff & other proessional groups
- Experience of undertaking out of hours working
Desirable
- Experience gained within an acute setting
- Involvement in audit/research
Skills, ability & knowledge
Essential
- Proven leadership and management skills
- Trained clinical Educator
Desirable
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to travel to and work across multiple sites
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of personal & professinal development
Desirable
- Working towards a higher qualification qualification relevant to speciality e.g. Master's degree
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience (NHS) with considerable experience in speciality area
- Experience of working as a senior physiotherapist within the speciality area
- Experience of teaching students, staff & other proessional groups
- Experience of undertaking out of hours working
Desirable
- Experience gained within an acute setting
- Involvement in audit/research
Skills, ability & knowledge
Essential
- Proven leadership and management skills
- Trained clinical Educator
Desirable
Personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to travel to and work across multiple sites
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
