Job summary
A very rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist to join our Care Community Teams within the Neighbourhood Based Care Group, working across Western Cheshire.
This is a split role with the successful candidate being expected to carry a clinical caseload within one of our Care Community Teams, and also a leadership aspect, providing clinical leadership and support to our physiotherapists across our teams and providing advice and expertise to our Care Community and Service Managers to support the development of our services.
We are looking for an experienced and well motivated Physiotherapist with excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills who has previous community experience to join our multidisciplinary teams.
As the role involves the assessment and treatment of patient's within their own home, access to transport for work purposes is essential.
Main duties of the job
Providing expert assessment and treatment of patients within their own environment using a broad range of therapeutic assessment techniques.
To carry a varied clinical caseload and provide person centred care.
The supervision of junior staff and students.
To provide leadership to Physiotherapists working across all teams.
To provide clinical leadership, expertise and advice to colleagues and Team Managers
To support and lead on quality improvement and represent CWP in appropriate internal and external forums
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) supports thousands of vulnerable people across Cheshire and Merseyside. We provide physical, mental health and learning disability services to a total population of around one million people.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or you are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
Visit our 'Working for us' pages on our website to find out more about why you should choose CWP.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
To ensure that we continue to provide Outstanding for Care (as recently been awarded by CQC), CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. Please note that DBS costs will be waived for applicants who are being recruited for COVID-19 reasons.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies. Please see attached Update Service Applicant Guide document for further information.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100 and quote the vacancy reference number.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
To ensure that we continue to provide Outstanding for Care (as recently been awarded by CQC), CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If your disability meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme? Please also inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
All new clinical support staff will be required to have completed or working towards the Care Certificate (CWP In-house 2 day training to be completed within 6 months of start date).
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. Please note that DBS costs will be waived for applicants who are being recruited for COVID-19 reasons.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies. Please see attached Update Service Applicant Guide document for further information.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100 and quote the vacancy reference number.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy/ Occupational therapy
- Hold or be working towards Master's degree in specialist area or evidence of relevant specialised, validated postgraduate courses/CPD at Masters level
- H.C.P.C registered and eligible for professional body membership
Desirable
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of provision of services in local economy
- Specialist knowledge in Physiotherapy/ occupational therapy
- Extensive knowledge of therapy assessment and treatment skills
- Knowledge of national & Local legislation
- Manual handling knowledge
- Documented evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Ability to travel around geographical area of the trust.
- Adherence to the Code of Ethics and Professional standard of the CSP or RCOT and the HPC
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer software
Desirable
- Development of patient pathway
- Member and involvement in Special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Has proven experience and ability to work at post grad level
- Clinical experience in a range of community/hospital service settings
- Experience of organising and leading others
- Research and audit experience
- Staff appraisal/supervision /recruitment
Desirable
- Physio specific
- Management of the breathless patient
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy/ Occupational therapy
- Hold or be working towards Master's degree in specialist area or evidence of relevant specialised, validated postgraduate courses/CPD at Masters level
- H.C.P.C registered and eligible for professional body membership
Desirable
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of provision of services in local economy
- Specialist knowledge in Physiotherapy/ occupational therapy
- Extensive knowledge of therapy assessment and treatment skills
- Knowledge of national & Local legislation
- Manual handling knowledge
- Documented evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Ability to travel around geographical area of the trust.
- Adherence to the Code of Ethics and Professional standard of the CSP or RCOT and the HPC
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer software
Desirable
- Development of patient pathway
- Member and involvement in Special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Has proven experience and ability to work at post grad level
- Clinical experience in a range of community/hospital service settings
- Experience of organising and leading others
- Research and audit experience
- Staff appraisal/supervision /recruitment
Desirable
- Physio specific
- Management of the breathless patient
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).
