Job summary
We are pleased to advertise 10-month fixed-term maternity leave opportunity for a Team Lead Physiotherapist to take a key role in the clinical delivery and leadership of the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Service.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced physiotherapist with substantial post-graduate clinical knowledge in orthopaedics and proven experience working at Band 6 level within the NHS. Applicants must demonstrate flexibility, time-management and organisational skills and evidence of consistent self-motivation.
In this role, you will carry a clinical caseload supporting both orthopaedic inpatient wards and the community service. As a core member of the multi-disciplinary team, you will work closely with orthopaedic MDT colleagues and wider professionals to ensure a coordinated, patient-centred approach to the management of orthopaedic patients.
A significant component of the post involves operational oversight and staff supervision within the physiotherapy team. Applicants should therefore be able to demonstrate strong leadership abilities, contributing to the development and growth of this well-established service and influencing ongoing service improvement. You will also play an active role in audit, quality improvement and research activity to support evidence-based practice.
The successful applicant will be required to work a shift pattern between 08:00 and 17:00, and participate in a 7-day working rota, including weekend shifts and twilight sessions (12:00-20:00).
Main duties of the job
To take the lead role in the clinical delivery and leadership of the orthopaedic physiotherapy service.
To deliver care in both acute and community settings.
To undertake advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have complex and/or chronic presentations with limited diagnosis/prognosis.
To determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated, and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
Communication concerning conditions information regarding prognosis and management will frequently need to be undertaken where there are often barriers to communication.
To manage a clinical caseload undertaking the advanced assessment and appropriate treatment of patients with a range of orthopaedic conditions associated with frailty and old age
To work as a key member of the wider MDT, in the management of Orthopaedic patients admitted to hospital
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To work primarily with the orthopaedic physiotherapy team and across acute and community physiotherapy services as required. This may involve loan working
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Delivery of an Orthopaedic Physiotherapy service to include ongoing servicedevelopment
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To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
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To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and support more junior staff to do likewise on a daily basis.
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Provide supervision to registered staff (band 5 and 6), support staff (band 2-4) and students.
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To provide a key focus for therapeutic clinical expertise, high quality advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team
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Data collection and communication between key stakeholders
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To work primarily with the orthopaedic physiotherapy team and across acute and community physiotherapy services as required. This may involve loan working
-
Delivery of an Orthopaedic Physiotherapy service to include ongoing servicedevelopment
-
To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care.
-
To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management and support more junior staff to do likewise on a daily basis.
-
Provide supervision to registered staff (band 5 and 6), support staff (band 2-4) and students.
-
To provide a key focus for therapeutic clinical expertise, high quality advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team
-
Data collection and communication between key stakeholders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a degree or equivalent diploma in Physiotherapy
- Be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- MSc level (or working towards in a relevant subject)
Experience
Essential
- Have extensive post registration experience including work within MSK Orthopaedic physiotherapy
- Substantive experience of clinical leadership and supporting physiotherapy staff and students
- Evidence of high level of in-depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of complex of orthopaedic patients, utilising a holistic approach
Desirable
- Experience of working alongside Orthopaedic Consultants / Ortho-geriatricians
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To hold a degree or equivalent diploma in Physiotherapy
- Be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- MSc level (or working towards in a relevant subject)
Experience
Essential
- Have extensive post registration experience including work within MSK Orthopaedic physiotherapy
- Substantive experience of clinical leadership and supporting physiotherapy staff and students
- Evidence of high level of in-depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of complex of orthopaedic patients, utilising a holistic approach
Desirable
- Experience of working alongside Orthopaedic Consultants / Ortho-geriatricians
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).
