Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and driven Band 7 Advanced Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to join our innovative, friendly Intermediate Care therapy team at East Cheshire NHS Trust on a permanent contract.
This is an excellent career opportunity, suitable for both experienced band 6 and current Band 7 physiotherapists.
- Full induction
- Leadership opportunities
- CPD support
- Advice and support from peers and management
- Service development and innovation is strongly encouraged alongside audit and research
- Encouragement into internal promotion opportunities
If you are looking to progress your career and wish to gain experience with us we would like to hear from you.
This post is permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
To act as an advanced clinical specialist responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients admitted onto the intermediate care ward, leading on very complex cases and supporting junior staff in the team with complex cases, contributing to overall case management.
To work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team to formulate rehabilitation and discharge plans and liaise with other key stakeholders to facilitate relevant onward recommendations as necessary.
To act as lead clinician within specialist area supporting the operational delivery of the trust and AHP strategies, planning, co-ordination, and evaluation of the multi-professional Therapy service provided for patients on the intermediate care ward at Congleton War Memorial Hospital including transformational quality improvement projects.
Be part of the advanced clinical specialist Physiotherapist leadership team of band 7s, assessing competency to practice, identifying and addressing any training needs required by staff and working with professional leads to support the development of opportunities and professional legacy within the trust.
Work as part of the on-call respiratory weekend rota, based at Macclesfield District General Hospital.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration
- Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist sub-groups
- Relevant professional degree /diploma
- Attendance at masters level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area
- Clinical Educator training
Desirable
- Communication skills training
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area
- Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area
- In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead junior colleagues
- Supportive team member
- Highly advanced communication and listening skills
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
- Audit skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proactive, takes own initiative
Desirable
- Critical appraisal
- Presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism
- Experience of planning and completing audit & research
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff
- Experience of undertaking projects, including quality improvement
Specific Job Role Requirements
Essential
- Completion of training, and experience requesting and acting upon relevant diagnostic testing
- Commitment to specialism as evidenced by CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and attendance at special interest groups.
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet travel requirements
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC (Health and Care Professional Council) registration
- Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist sub-groups
- Relevant professional degree /diploma
- Attendance at masters level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area
- Clinical Educator training
Desirable
- Communication skills training
Knowledge
Essential
- Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area
- Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area
- In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead junior colleagues
- Supportive team member
- Highly advanced communication and listening skills
- Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
- Audit skills
- Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Proactive, takes own initiative
Desirable
- Critical appraisal
- Presentation skills
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience, in the relevant specialism
- Experience of planning and completing audit & research
- Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff
- Experience of undertaking projects, including quality improvement
Specific Job Role Requirements
Essential
- Completion of training, and experience requesting and acting upon relevant diagnostic testing
- Commitment to specialism as evidenced by CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and attendance at special interest groups.
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet travel requirements
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
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).
