Job summary
Orthopaedic Physiotherapy lead of the elective pathway team, managing a small MDT managing patients going through orthopaedic procedures throughout their journey from pre-op to post discharge. Job will have focus on all aspects of Orthopaedic care, including pathway development and working with relevant colleagues in the PCT
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
To support the Service Manager and Elective Consultant in Orthopaedic in development and provision of an effective, efficient and high quality service.
To work with Physiotherapy colleagues across the Primary care service in ensuring all protocols for Orthopaedic procedures are up to date using the latest evidence base.
To provide assessment and treatment of patients that have a range of Orthopaedic surgeries
To maintain an overview of all aspects of Orthopaedic for patients undergoing all elective surgery including joint replacement surgery.
To provide clinical expertise, participating in teaching, research and audit activities.
To manage and lead a team of staff by example and respond accordingly to the needs of patients and their families.
Ensure that the Directorate competency based training package for staff are implemented within the working environment.
The post holder will be expected to balance a suitable mix of clinical and managerial commitments each week.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be involved in all stages of the patient journey to include: Pre-Operative assessment
Development and monitoring of the Elective Care Plan to include progressive exercises to be continued upon discharge to home
Daily organisation and scheduling of home visits for the Elective Care Support Workers
To ensure patients are available and ready for surgery to maximise throughput of the theatre lists, avoiding unnecessary cancellations.
-The post holder will have excellent communication skills to ensure effective communication between the members of the multi-disciplinary team, the Directorate
Management Team, professional leads, patients, carers and external organisations. * Maintaining operational and strategic communications matters
-The Post holder will develop the Team to ensure the service meets the requirements of the patient and the Provider Services in line with any service level agreements, to maintain a high profile level of services to encourage patient choice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be involved in all stages of the patient journey to include: Pre-Operative assessment
Development and monitoring of the Elective Care Plan to include progressive exercises to be continued upon discharge to home
Daily organisation and scheduling of home visits for the Elective Care Support Workers
To ensure patients are available and ready for surgery to maximise throughput of the theatre lists, avoiding unnecessary cancellations.
-The post holder will have excellent communication skills to ensure effective communication between the members of the multi-disciplinary team, the Directorate
Management Team, professional leads, patients, carers and external organisations. * Maintaining operational and strategic communications matters
-The Post holder will develop the Team to ensure the service meets the requirements of the patient and the Provider Services in line with any service level agreements, to maintain a high profile level of services to encourage patient choice
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Formal management qualification (e.g. IHM) or equivalent management experience
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (HPC Registered)
- Proven evidence of teaching and professional development
- Full valid Driving License
Desirable
- Masters Level
- Membership of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Management (ACPM)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working at Band 6 level or above
- Proven management skills with evidence of successful finance and budgetary experience and achievement of significant operational objectives
- Track record of performance managing teams and individuals including therapy staff, nursing & administrative teams
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Broad based clinical experience
- Leadership and motivation skills
- High level of inter-personal skills
- Vision, enthusiasm and initiative
- Team building skills
Desirable
- Experience of acute and community Orthopaedic patient care
- Evidence of taking the lead in research and audit
Skills
Essential
- Experience of interpersonal working
- Good written and verbal communication
- Able to manage caseload autonomously
- Able to assess a patient's needs and plan a treatment plan with short and long term goals
- Able to modify and progress patient treatment
- Able to maintain high standards of note keeping
- Able to support and teach Technical instructors and band 5 staff. Able to delegate effectively
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Ability to use and teach the use of physio tools
- Have experience in supporting and mentoring students
- Ability to access Department of Health and National Institute of Clinical Excellence information using the internet
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Adaptable ,Tolerance, flexibility, sensitivity, and above all a sense of humour
- An ability to work under pressure and deal effectively with changing priorities
- Crossing health care boundaries
- An ability to be self-motivated and enthusiastic
- An ability to perform as a team player.
- A willingness to contribute to own professional development
- An open attitude to change and positive outlook
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Formal management qualification (e.g. IHM) or equivalent management experience
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (HPC Registered)
- Proven evidence of teaching and professional development
- Full valid Driving License
Desirable
- Masters Level
- Membership of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Management (ACPM)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working at Band 6 level or above
- Proven management skills with evidence of successful finance and budgetary experience and achievement of significant operational objectives
- Track record of performance managing teams and individuals including therapy staff, nursing & administrative teams
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Broad based clinical experience
- Leadership and motivation skills
- High level of inter-personal skills
- Vision, enthusiasm and initiative
- Team building skills
Desirable
- Experience of acute and community Orthopaedic patient care
- Evidence of taking the lead in research and audit
Skills
Essential
- Experience of interpersonal working
- Good written and verbal communication
- Able to manage caseload autonomously
- Able to assess a patient's needs and plan a treatment plan with short and long term goals
- Able to modify and progress patient treatment
- Able to maintain high standards of note keeping
- Able to support and teach Technical instructors and band 5 staff. Able to delegate effectively
Desirable
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Ability to use and teach the use of physio tools
- Have experience in supporting and mentoring students
- Ability to access Department of Health and National Institute of Clinical Excellence information using the internet
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Adaptable ,Tolerance, flexibility, sensitivity, and above all a sense of humour
- An ability to work under pressure and deal effectively with changing priorities
- Crossing health care boundaries
- An ability to be self-motivated and enthusiastic
- An ability to perform as a team player.
- A willingness to contribute to own professional development
- An open attitude to change and positive outlook
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).
