Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and innovative person to join our AHP department as the Operational and Professional Lead for Physiotherapy. This post covers a range of specialist Physiotherapy teams working across the hospital site and outpatients. The role crosses all divisions within SCO, although the departments sit within the division of Tertiary Medicine. Due to the number of speciality areas the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a breadth of transferable skills, with excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. You will gain experience of working in a busy and changing environment where there is a proactive approach to evidence-based practice, service development and continuing professional development.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Occupational Therapy Operational Lead as there is crossover within teams and this working relationship builds resilience across therapy services.
Salford is at the forefront of integrated working across acute and community settings which supports seamless and holistic care for Salford residents., this provides opportunities for new and innovative ways of working.
The Northern Care Alliance cares passionately about staff wellbeing, wanting to improve the health and wellbeing of their staff. This benefits the staff but a healthy workforce leads to safer, better patient care.
Options for flexible working can be discussed.
Main duties of the job
- To operationally manage teams of therapists, therapy assistants and support staff
- To effectively manage allocated budgets
- To communicate service-related information to senior management stakeholders and patients by both formal and informal mechanisms
- To provide advanced clinical input and leadership to a range of topics according to NCA/SCO priorities.
- To be integral in future development of the Physiotherapy Service
- To act in a clinically autonomous way to develop, lead and implement appropriate therapy pathways and services
- To act in the patient's/service's best interest
- To lead the therapy teams in decision-making and prioritising client care to support flow
- To provide a visible and accessible point of contact for patients, carers and key stakeholders, ensuring high standards of individual patient care
- Provide cover for the Senior Manager for AHPs as necessary
About us
Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Salford Care Organisation is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
Knowledge/experience
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge/experience/training to Masters level or equivalent.
- Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio.
- Substantial post graduate experience
- Extensive experience including a substantial amount of time within a Team leader role.
- Knowledge of budgetary and finance issues
- Ability to manage designated team, setting appraisal and performance targets for staff.
- Good working knowledge of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management.
- Understanding of relationships between health and partner organisations.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate persuasively across a range of professional and other groups
- Ability to interpret, critically appraise and utilise information and research to demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based approaches to management.
- Ability to plan and organise designated service.
- Ability to interpret a range of clinical, professional, managerial and Trust policies
- Effective presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
Desirable
Knowledge/experience
Essential
- Highly developed specialist knowledge/experience/training to Masters level or equivalent.
- Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio.
- Substantial post graduate experience
- Extensive experience including a substantial amount of time within a Team leader role.
- Knowledge of budgetary and finance issues
- Ability to manage designated team, setting appraisal and performance targets for staff.
- Good working knowledge of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management.
- Understanding of relationships between health and partner organisations.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate persuasively across a range of professional and other groups
- Ability to interpret, critically appraise and utilise information and research to demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based approaches to management.
- Ability to plan and organise designated service.
- Ability to interpret a range of clinical, professional, managerial and Trust policies
- Effective presentation skills
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).