Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work with the wider team at UHSussex to develop the existing musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapy service.
To provide overall professional leadership and line management to outpatient Physiotherapy staff and be responsible for the delivery of outpatient Physiotherapy services.
To work jointly with the Head of Physiotherapy for Inpatients at UHS sites and with head of physiotherapy for Worthing outpatients.
There are significant changes happening both within the service and in Sussex, and the successful applicant will be part of moulding and influencing the service as it goes forward. You will be responsible and accountable for operational and clinical management and delivery of the musculoskeletal outpatient service within Brighton and Hove. In conjunction with the departmental management team, you will contribute to strategic planning and development of the MSK physiotherapy service across the whole organisation, working with colleagues in the West of the UHSussex patch.
The MSK physiotherapy service has faced some significant internal challenges over the last two years and is currently in a rebuilding phase, seeking to move forward as part of a merged Trust. The post holder will benefit from having experience in managing service performance, governance structures, demand/capacity and equality issues whilst having demonstrable excellent communication skills.
Main duties of the job
The MSK physiotherapy service operates from four locality sites within Brighton, Hove and Haywards Heath. Offering rehabilitation services to local populations rich in cultural diversity, we are committed to delivering a service that is relevant to the communities we serve and strive to promote opportunity for all.
This post will be based at one of our UHSussex Brighton sites. Flexibility may be required to work across other UHSussex sites should future service developments require this. The post holder will carry their own clinical caseload and be responsible and accountable for operational and clinical management and delivery of the Musculoskeletal outpatient service within Brighton and Hove. In conjunction with the departmental management team, they will contribute to strategic planning and development of the MSK physiotherapy service across the whole organisation .
Working with others across sites to drive service development, improve service performance, as well as maintaining high clinical standards and governance within the team.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and will build a culture where all employees are valued, respected and acknowledged.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an organisation and department we support an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff. We are committed to encouraging further development and growth from diverse groups, and we welcome applications from people of all abilities and currently under-represented groups, which we are able to support with our range of flexible and inclusive options. We currently have an underrepresentation from BAME, disabilities and LGBTQ communities. As such, we particularly welcome applicants from these groups.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. In the meantime make sure to check out our Patient First approach that runs through our core as youll get to know us better through this, our equality, diversity and inclusion pages which show just why being inclusive is so important to us and how our staff networks help drive change, and our staff wellbeing page that details the many ways in which we invest in your wellbeing
To ensure there is consistent strategic leadership across the Trust for Physiotherapists.
To provide a clear point of contact for Physiotherapy in UHS East for external stakeholders.
To provide leadership support and collaborate with Physiotherapy out patient service UHS West.
A member of the Therapy Senior Management Team supporting the development, vision and strategic way forward for Therapy services.
Continue to foster and develop close and purposeful relationships with all AHP heads of service and AHP colleagues in the community and strategic commissioners.
Responsible for the strategic planning and delivery of Physiotherapy Services that are evidence based, flexible and patient-centred, to meet the health and social care needs of people referred to the service.
To achieve the integration and harmonisation of outpatient Physiotherapy teams across hospital sites and the continued development of appropriate best practice pathways and consistency in care pathways.
To allocate resources appropriately in response to demand for services To be responsible for the ongoing development of a high quality Physiotherapy service through the professional and Trusts governance framework and ongoing service redesign.
To ensure a combined and consistent range of operational and clinical performance measures and quality outcomes are in place across Physiotherapy.
To set and achieve objectives and priorities for the Outpatient Physiotherapy service in line with corporate Trust objectives and to participate in the implementation of overall Therapy and Trust objectives.
To act as a key link for Outpatient Physiotherapy with partner organisations to continue the development of integrated working.
Lead in the business planning process for outpatient Physiotherapy, working with other Physiotherapy Leads in the Trust to ensure training and development needs are met.
Identify efficiency savings and innovation.
- See Job Description and Person Specs for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an organisation and department we support an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff. We are committed to encouraging further development and growth from diverse groups, and we welcome applications from people of all abilities and currently under-represented groups, which we are able to support with our range of flexible and inclusive options. We currently have an underrepresentation from BAME, disabilities and LGBTQ communities. As such, we particularly welcome applicants from these groups.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. In the meantime make sure to check out our Patient First approach that runs through our core as youll get to know us better through this, our equality, diversity and inclusion pages which show just why being inclusive is so important to us and how our staff networks help drive change, and our staff wellbeing page that details the many ways in which we invest in your wellbeing
To ensure there is consistent strategic leadership across the Trust for Physiotherapists.
To provide a clear point of contact for Physiotherapy in UHS East for external stakeholders.
To provide leadership support and collaborate with Physiotherapy out patient service UHS West.
A member of the Therapy Senior Management Team supporting the development, vision and strategic way forward for Therapy services.
Continue to foster and develop close and purposeful relationships with all AHP heads of service and AHP colleagues in the community and strategic commissioners.
Responsible for the strategic planning and delivery of Physiotherapy Services that are evidence based, flexible and patient-centred, to meet the health and social care needs of people referred to the service.
To achieve the integration and harmonisation of outpatient Physiotherapy teams across hospital sites and the continued development of appropriate best practice pathways and consistency in care pathways.
To allocate resources appropriately in response to demand for services To be responsible for the ongoing development of a high quality Physiotherapy service through the professional and Trusts governance framework and ongoing service redesign.
To ensure a combined and consistent range of operational and clinical performance measures and quality outcomes are in place across Physiotherapy.
To set and achieve objectives and priorities for the Outpatient Physiotherapy service in line with corporate Trust objectives and to participate in the implementation of overall Therapy and Trust objectives.
To act as a key link for Outpatient Physiotherapy with partner organisations to continue the development of integrated working.
Lead in the business planning process for outpatient Physiotherapy, working with other Physiotherapy Leads in the Trust to ensure training and development needs are met.
Identify efficiency savings and innovation.
- See Job Description and Person Specs for full details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of postgraduate education such as a diploma or MSc module relating to role
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate management courses or training
- Critical appraisal or published research
Experience/skills
Essential
- Involvement in carrying out clinical audit including the co-ordination and evaluation of, and the use of findings to make service developments
- Proven understanding of clinical governance with risk management, its importance and an awareness of how it is carried out
- Experience of operational management of staff e.g personnel procedures Experience in managing a team
- High level of clinical skill in speciality area and ability to teach those skills (to own and other professions)
- Working knowledge of a wide range of approaches to the management of neuromusculoskeletal demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
Desirable
- Experience at clinical specialist/team leader level within the speciality
People management/Development
Essential
- Experience in motivating and empowering staff
- Experience in handling sensitive and contentious information regarding staff and patients
- Experience in assessment of competency of other members of staff
- Experience of giving presentations to physiotherapy colleagues and to audiences of mixed professional backgrounds
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Experience representing and promoting physiotherapy at a senior management level, Trust wide
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to strategically plan and develop the speciality area within national service frameworks and NICE guidelines
- Experience in strategic planning and formulating business plans
Desirable
- Ability to use specialist physiotherapy software such and clinical management systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of postgraduate education such as a diploma or MSc module relating to role
Desirable
- Evidence of post graduate management courses or training
- Critical appraisal or published research
Experience/skills
Essential
- Involvement in carrying out clinical audit including the co-ordination and evaluation of, and the use of findings to make service developments
- Proven understanding of clinical governance with risk management, its importance and an awareness of how it is carried out
- Experience of operational management of staff e.g personnel procedures Experience in managing a team
- High level of clinical skill in speciality area and ability to teach those skills (to own and other professions)
- Working knowledge of a wide range of approaches to the management of neuromusculoskeletal demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
Desirable
- Experience at clinical specialist/team leader level within the speciality
People management/Development
Essential
- Experience in motivating and empowering staff
- Experience in handling sensitive and contentious information regarding staff and patients
- Experience in assessment of competency of other members of staff
- Experience of giving presentations to physiotherapy colleagues and to audiences of mixed professional backgrounds
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with physiotherapy and multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Experience representing and promoting physiotherapy at a senior management level, Trust wide
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to strategically plan and develop the speciality area within national service frameworks and NICE guidelines
- Experience in strategic planning and formulating business plans
Desirable
- Ability to use specialist physiotherapy software such and clinical management systems
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).
