Job summary
The Consultant Spinal AHP is a recognised expert within the spinal
field demonstrating expert levels of clinical judgement, knowledge and
experience. The consultant provides clinical leadership, drives
innovation, leads research, facilitates cross boundary working and
directs the strategic direction of spinal services to ensure the provision
of high-quality patient centred care
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be a clinical expert in the field of spinal pain, working alongside surgical and physiotherapy colleagues to provide clinical leadership.
To strategically develop the non-surgical management of spinal patients across the OUH and interact with BOB ICS to ensure local implementation of relevant national policy in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
To provide expert clinical practice in the advanced assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients who may have highly complex and/or chronic presentations.
To undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professional standard using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience and to support other practitioners on aTrust-wide consultancy basis for complex cases.
To be actively involved in providing on-going education and training to a wide range of staff working across primary and secondary care.
To be at the forefront of developing practice through promoting an evidence-based culture as well as disseminating research findings.
To undertake research, audit and evaluation of clinical practice in relation to the management of spinal patients.
To offer advice on the future strategic planning and development of spinal services in the wider context of service redesign across the health economy
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Expert Clinical Practice
1.1 Be an expert practitioner in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and case management of those requiring spinal assessment.
1.2 To assess highly complex cases using a range of assessment/diagnostic methods and reach valid, reliable and comprehensive patient and client-centered conclusions appropriate to needs, context and culture.
1.3 To undertake a detailed physical and psychosocial assessment of complex patients by using investigative and analytical skills and expert clinical reasoning in order to establish a diagnosis and implement an appropriate treatment plan.
1.4 To practice at an advanced level working at the boundaries of advanced clinical practice; including referral for and interpretation of investigations (MRI scans, X rays, Pathology tests).
1.5 To produce individual treatment plans and interventions for patients with highly complex needs who require in-depth diagnosis.
2. Leadership
2.1 To be part of the senior leadership team of the physiotherapy service acting as a resource to support the management of spinal pain alongside the leads for Optimise pain rehabilitation service and Out-Patient Physiotherapy lead.
2.2 Act as a national leader in own specific field, creating opportunities to represent the organisation and ensuring the organisation is aware of national changes to healthcare. To be recognised and utilized both locally and Nationally as an expert clinical resource.
2.3 Actively participate in negotiating and forming an agreed job plan, updated annually that clearly describes roles and responsibilities, including the proportion of time attributed to direct clinical care and supporting professional activities.
3.0 Education and teaching
The post holder will:
3.1. Direct and oversee the design and implementation of education and training that results in the consistent delivery of spinal pain education that is person-centred, clinically and cost effective, and is supported by evidence-based practice.
3.2 Through role modelling, mentorship, clinical supervision, as well as education and facilitation, support the development of the multidisciplinary teams role to ensure it evolves within the context of clinical and organisational developments.
3.3 Teach multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary groups within the Trust, and within local higher education institutes on a range of subjects relating to the specialist field of spinal pain.
4.0 Research and Audit
The post holder will:
4.1 Work closely with the Physiotherapy Research Unit to develop and implement a research workstream strategy resulting in an increase in research activity and wider awareness and participation in research projects
4.2 Be aware of current and planned research and its implications for practice, service organisation and governance and to promote evidence informed practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Expert Clinical Practice
1.1 Be an expert practitioner in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and case management of those requiring spinal assessment.
1.2 To assess highly complex cases using a range of assessment/diagnostic methods and reach valid, reliable and comprehensive patient and client-centered conclusions appropriate to needs, context and culture.
1.3 To undertake a detailed physical and psychosocial assessment of complex patients by using investigative and analytical skills and expert clinical reasoning in order to establish a diagnosis and implement an appropriate treatment plan.
1.4 To practice at an advanced level working at the boundaries of advanced clinical practice; including referral for and interpretation of investigations (MRI scans, X rays, Pathology tests).
1.5 To produce individual treatment plans and interventions for patients with highly complex needs who require in-depth diagnosis.
2. Leadership
2.1 To be part of the senior leadership team of the physiotherapy service acting as a resource to support the management of spinal pain alongside the leads for Optimise pain rehabilitation service and Out-Patient Physiotherapy lead.
2.2 Act as a national leader in own specific field, creating opportunities to represent the organisation and ensuring the organisation is aware of national changes to healthcare. To be recognised and utilized both locally and Nationally as an expert clinical resource.
2.3 Actively participate in negotiating and forming an agreed job plan, updated annually that clearly describes roles and responsibilities, including the proportion of time attributed to direct clinical care and supporting professional activities.
3.0 Education and teaching
The post holder will:
3.1. Direct and oversee the design and implementation of education and training that results in the consistent delivery of spinal pain education that is person-centred, clinically and cost effective, and is supported by evidence-based practice.
3.2 Through role modelling, mentorship, clinical supervision, as well as education and facilitation, support the development of the multidisciplinary teams role to ensure it evolves within the context of clinical and organisational developments.
3.3 Teach multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary groups within the Trust, and within local higher education institutes on a range of subjects relating to the specialist field of spinal pain.
4.0 Research and Audit
The post holder will:
4.1 Work closely with the Physiotherapy Research Unit to develop and implement a research workstream strategy resulting in an increase in research activity and wider awareness and participation in research projects
4.2 Be aware of current and planned research and its implications for practice, service organisation and governance and to promote evidence informed practice.
Person Specification
HCPC registered
Essential
- Qualified and HCPC registered physiotherapist
- Masters level post graduate post reg qualification
- Evidence of significant experience working in the field of spinal pain
- oEvidence of research at beyond Masters level - Published peer-reviewed research
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent
- Leadership qualification
Person Specification
HCPC registered
Essential
- Qualified and HCPC registered physiotherapist
- Masters level post graduate post reg qualification
- Evidence of significant experience working in the field of spinal pain
- oEvidence of research at beyond Masters level - Published peer-reviewed research
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent
- Leadership qualification
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).
