Job summary
The post holder will be expected to provide detailed specialist respiratory knowledge and care to Infectious Diseases patients and their carers. They will act as a source of specialist advice in the physiotherapy management of patients in their specialist area who require a high level of judgment, discretion and decision-making whilst as an inpatient/outpatient or in a setting external to the Trust. The post holder will provide relevant education and training to patients, carers and healthcare professionals
Main duties of the job
To undertake an outpatient team leader role, alongside the Therapy Managers for Acute Patient Services, the Consultant Physicians, Nurses and other Allied Health Professionals (AHP's) within the Infectious Diseases Service in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the Physiotherapy service provided to patients referred to this service on a day to day basis.
To carry an independent caseload of patients and deliver a high standard of physiotherapy, managing patients in an appropriate manner according to the area of specialty.
About us
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate Diploma/Degree
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post grad courses/CPD
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical courses
- Leadership/management course
- Evidence of Level 7 learning
- Independent prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Previous Clinical Band 6 experience including in acute and chronic resp care
- Previous resp out patient experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Range of respiratory PT skills
- Supervisory skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self directed learning
- Presentation skills
- Ability to work indep
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others in formal and informal environments
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills
- Good problem solving skills
Desirable
- Critical appraisal
- Audit
- Research
- Good IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of physiotherapy in specialist area
- Understanding of clinical governance and implications to practice
- Good insight in to national policies affecting the clinical area
Desirable
- Excellent knowledge of speciality
Aptitudes
Essential
- Flexible to meet the service needs
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate Diploma/Degree
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post grad courses/CPD
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical courses
- Leadership/management course
- Evidence of Level 7 learning
- Independent prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Previous Clinical Band 6 experience including in acute and chronic resp care
- Previous resp out patient experience
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Range of respiratory PT skills
- Supervisory skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self directed learning
- Presentation skills
- Ability to work indep
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others in formal and informal environments
- Excellent clinical reasoning skills
- Good problem solving skills
Desirable
- Critical appraisal
- Audit
- Research
- Good IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of physiotherapy in specialist area
- Understanding of clinical governance and implications to practice
- Good insight in to national policies affecting the clinical area
Desirable
- Excellent knowledge of speciality
Aptitudes
Essential
- Flexible to meet the service needs
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).
