Job summary
Fixed Term Full Time 37.5 hours a week
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Clinical Specialist Band 6 Physiotherapist to join our team within Camden Community Integrated Adult Service.
The Band 6 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist will work across the rehabilitation wards and will primarily be based within the 2 multi-pathology wards based at South Wing within St Pancras Rehabilitation Unit. One of these wards has 6 Neurology beds.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
The core caseload is adults with a wide range of diagnoses. The age range has a natural bias towards elderly though is not limited to this age group. Falls, amputee and frailty form a large part of the caseload with a smaller number of beds having stroke and neurology patients. The caseload offers the successful candidate a mixture of complex rehabilitation and disability management. The MDT uses an integrated approach and there are some established rehabilitation groups in place. There is a strong commitment to evidence based practice, shared and continuous learning.
About us
Regular CPD sessions and in-services are held and along with training opportunities identified from yearly appraisal and regular 1:1 supervision.We are looking for a physiotherapist who understands their role and contribution to the multidisciplinary team environment and has the proven ability to communicate in an exceptional manner. Applicants should possess a broad knowledge base covering a variety of inpatient specialities that can be transferred to this type of care delivery.
The team is based at St. Pancras Hospital, situated close to the amenities and transport links of Kings Cross and Camden.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have an interest in working as part of a team to provide high quality, patient centred intervention and will have a leadership role in the day-to-day Activities timetable and coordination across the unit. You will monitor the quality of care given. The post holder will be expected to identify and promote areas for service development and work flexibly within the team. Please start your supporting information in the application form by outlining your reasons for wanting to work as a Band 6 Clinical Specialist in this rehabilitation setting. We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will have an interest in working as part of a team to provide high quality, patient centred intervention and will have a leadership role in the day-to-day Activities timetable and coordination across the unit. You will monitor the quality of care given. The post holder will be expected to identify and promote areas for service development and work flexibly within the team. Please start your supporting information in the application form by outlining your reasons for wanting to work as a Band 6 Clinical Specialist in this rehabilitation setting. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Physiotherapy
- State registration with HCPC
- Written communication skills
- Relevant Post Registration courses or in-house training
Desirable
- Membership and/or involvement in National special interest group e.g. CSP
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the UK health service or a similar health economy as a Physiotherapist.
- Post-registration working as band 5 or band 6 or equivalent in experience
- Experience in a variety of core areas to include the following oNeurology oRespiratory oOrthopaedics oCare of Older people oCommunity oMusculoskeletal
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with students or supervising students
- Management experience of departmental duties
- Experience of leading and managing a ward independently
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to use Computers including: internet, word, power point and excel
- Good time management skills
- Problem solving skills
Desirable
- Participated in some form of evidence based practice e.g. research, audit
- Able to direct own study programme
- Lead or participated in Quality Improvement Projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the principles of Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork
- Demonstrates an understanding of holistic rehabilitation of clients with complex needs and disability
- Has an understanding of the political and economic situation in relation to Health and social care.
- An understanding of disability frameworks
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to independently resource e.g. internet
- Able to self-motivate
- Able to prioritise
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree Physiotherapy
- State registration with HCPC
- Written communication skills
- Relevant Post Registration courses or in-house training
Desirable
- Membership and/or involvement in National special interest group e.g. CSP
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the UK health service or a similar health economy as a Physiotherapist.
- Post-registration working as band 5 or band 6 or equivalent in experience
- Experience in a variety of core areas to include the following oNeurology oRespiratory oOrthopaedics oCare of Older people oCommunity oMusculoskeletal
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with students or supervising students
- Management experience of departmental duties
- Experience of leading and managing a ward independently
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to use Computers including: internet, word, power point and excel
- Good time management skills
- Problem solving skills
Desirable
- Participated in some form of evidence based practice e.g. research, audit
- Able to direct own study programme
- Lead or participated in Quality Improvement Projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the principles of Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork
- Demonstrates an understanding of holistic rehabilitation of clients with complex needs and disability
- Has an understanding of the political and economic situation in relation to Health and social care.
- An understanding of disability frameworks
Abilities
Essential
- Ability to independently resource e.g. internet
- Able to self-motivate
- Able to prioritise
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).
