Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a static Team Leader in one of our MSK treatment hubs - Burlington House (L22). The job plan is 70% clinical and 30% SPA. This non clinical time is to ensure the smooth running of the service by providing clinical and operational leadership to a team of Physiotherapists, as well as protected time for personal and service development. You will work closely with and be supported by Therapy Managers and other Band 7 colleagues based in similar roles on other sites to ensure consistency and improve quality of care.
You will work within physiotherapy treatment clinics and in our musculoskeletal triage service (MCAS) alongside Consultant Physiotherapists and Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners. We are committed to continuous service and staff development in line with national initiatives and if successful you will be responsible for delivering this at a local level. All our staff have a named supervisor and regular supervision to promote individual development and to support training needs. We have close links to the local universities and we are striving to increase research opportunities within the team. Staff are required to work flexibly and respond to the changing needs of the service.
Training posts would be considered under Annex 21 AfC terms and conditions.
Main duties of the job
Band 7 staff are integral to staff and service development and must demonstrate compassionate and empowering leadership approach.
You will be required to deliver a high standard of clinical care and be responsible for ensuring robust governance processes and safe systems of work. You will play an active role in supporting the MSK leadership team with departmental improvement projects and ensure Trust HR policies are locally adhered to.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review attached generic Band 7 job description. Key areas of responsibility for this role are:
- Clinical expertise in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment
- Coordinating and leading a team of physiotherapists and admin support at Burlington House
- Direct supervision of Band 6 physiotherapists whilst embedding a learning culture within your team
- Ensuring safe and effective processes are in place to support both staff and patients
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review attached generic Band 7 job description. Key areas of responsibility for this role are:
- Clinical expertise in musculoskeletal assessment and treatment
- Coordinating and leading a team of physiotherapists and admin support at Burlington House
- Direct supervision of Band 6 physiotherapists whilst embedding a learning culture within your team
- Ensuring safe and effective processes are in place to support both staff and patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. in Physiotherapy or Grad. Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current registration with Health professions Council
- Documented evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Attended clinical supervisor's course
- Relevant introductory courses in management skills.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at Band 6 level in all musculoskeletal areas including outpatients, orthopaedic inpatients, rheumatology, acute trauma
- Experience in supervision and training of qualified staff, assistants and students
- Substantial clinical experience in the NHS UK or Health Service.
Desirable
- Involvement in audit and / or research
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of service development and implementing change.
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant up to date musculoskeletal related techniques.
- Able to work well with others and pass on skills and knowledge.
- Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situation
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Evidence of organisational skills
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- Able to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team.
Other
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Member of special interest group
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. in Physiotherapy or Grad. Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Current registration with Health professions Council
- Documented evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Attended clinical supervisor's course
- Relevant introductory courses in management skills.
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at Band 6 level in all musculoskeletal areas including outpatients, orthopaedic inpatients, rheumatology, acute trauma
- Experience in supervision and training of qualified staff, assistants and students
- Substantial clinical experience in the NHS UK or Health Service.
Desirable
- Involvement in audit and / or research
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of service development and implementing change.
- Evidence of post registration training in relevant up to date musculoskeletal related techniques.
- Able to work well with others and pass on skills and knowledge.
- Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situation
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Evidence of organisational skills
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- Able to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team.
Other
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Member of special interest group
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
