Job summary
An opportunity has arisen on the Hammersmith site to join the physiotherapy team as the specialist physiotherapist for Private Patients. Our friendly department is full of opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic physiotherapist who wishes to develop a range of clinical/managerial expertise. The role will offer the opportunity to work with various patient groups including: Gynaecological surgery, Cardiac sciences, Hepatobiliary, Renal medicine and transplant, endocrine, and haemotology. . This role will include the opportunity to develop a pre-op service for patients to expand the Physiotherapy role within Private patients at Hammersmith Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic physiotherapist, with a keen interest in developing and running private patient physiotherapy services, a wide range of clinical experience, good communication skills, interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering excellent patient centred care. You will have the opportunity to develop your specialist skills and knowledge and managerial skills through the delivery and evaluation of a service.
You will have support from band 7 colleagues within other specialities and also Band 8a clinical lead/ specialist physiotherapists and work closely with the well-established multi-disciplinary team. Alongside the clinical case load you will have the responsibilities of supervising student physiotherapists, the day to day service delivery and ensuring a high quality service is developed to these patients.
Main duties of the job
Private patient services are provided by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust on all three sites. The service has a mixed caseload of cardiothoracic, urogynane, hepato-biliary surgery, renal and haematology medicine.
The post holder will be responsible for the provision of physiotherapy for these patients. To assess and treat patients requiring physiotherapy interventions including physical rehabilitation, acute respiratory intervention and on-going patient management.
To ensure high quality delivery of physiotherapy and work as an autonomous practitioner, to assess and treat the patients within the service. To promote clinical governance within the treatment of the patients on the private unit through the implementation of high standards of clinical practice, professional development of staff through training and education and undertaking of audit and research.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in Physiotherapy
- HPC registered Physiotherapist
Experience
Essential
- Proven post graduate experience in a variety of acute clinical areas
- Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Clinical education of students.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team, including effective cross-Therapies working.
- Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve quality of patient care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of workings of private practice
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with challenging and or emotional situations.
- Ability to carry out physical effort during the working day and carry out concurrent activities requiring skill and dexterity.
- Ability to be empathetic and handle difficult or emotional situations consistently.
- Able to work flexibly based on the needs of the service.
- Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Professional qualification in Physiotherapy
- HPC registered Physiotherapist
Experience
Essential
- Proven post graduate experience in a variety of acute clinical areas
- Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Clinical education of students.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team, including effective cross-Therapies working.
- Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve quality of patient care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of workings of private practice
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with challenging and or emotional situations.
- Ability to carry out physical effort during the working day and carry out concurrent activities requiring skill and dexterity.
- Ability to be empathetic and handle difficult or emotional situations consistently.
- Able to work flexibly based on the needs of the service.
- Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision.
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).
