Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Physiotherapy Team Leader

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Job summary

This post would suit either a current Band 7 or a highly experienced Band 6 looking to develop their leadership skills.

The post holder will be working with the In Patient therapy teams covering Guildford and Waverley. Work will involve overseeing the delivery of the physiotherapy service to the In Patient wards at Haslemere.

They will be expected to contribute to the on-going development of clinical practice, standards, research, as well as policies, protocols, guidelines and service development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder should have previous experience working with complex elderly patients in an inpatient rehab setting, including patients with long term and neurological conditions. You will be expected to work alongside tthe OT team lead within In patient therapy, and across the wider Service as a whole, to promote an efficient, effective and productive rehab pathway from assessment to discharge.

You will need to be able to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team and be able to promote innovation and improvement. You must be well organised and an excellent communicator and be willing to work flexibly. Time management skills and the ability to deal with caseload/staff demands are essential.

Applicants must have HCPC registration to be considered for this post and have had experience working within the NHS in a clinical role. You will need to be able to travel independently as you may be required to work between sites.

About us

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is a friendly, supportive, busy but welcoming acute and community Trust that is ambitious about developing our services and your career.

Our compassionate, caring and friendly colleagues make up our Royal Surrey family and are at the heart of what we do. We all have a passion for learning, continuous improvement and excelling together through innovation, research and development. There are over 4,500 members of our Royal Surrey family.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in the community and homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. We are investing in our colleagues through our health and wellbeing programme and a commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years.

There has never been a better time to join us.

Details

Date posted

26 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,574 to £49,587 a year including HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9384-SW-EMF12883

Job locations

Haslemere District Hospital

Church Lane

Haslemere

Surrey

GU27 2BJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be overseeing the physiotherapy team who provide rehabilitation to elderly In patients at Haslemere Hospital.

The post holder will have Professional responsibility for themselves and those they supervise. They will be expected to contribute to the on-going development of clinical practice, standards, research, as well as policies, protocols, guidelines and service development.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be overseeing the physiotherapy team who provide rehabilitation to elderly In patients at Haslemere Hospital.

The post holder will have Professional responsibility for themselves and those they supervise. They will be expected to contribute to the on-going development of clinical practice, standards, research, as well as policies, protocols, guidelines and service development.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/ degree leading to inclusion on Health Professions Council Physiotherapy register.
  • Evidence of relevant post registration training.
  • Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.

Desirable

  • Appropriate training at MSc level or equivalent experiential development.

Experience

Essential

  • Good understanding of current workforce issues.
  • Clear understanding of community services, NHS policy and future implications.
  • Understanding of organisational strategies and policies.
  • Knowledge of treating patients with complex co-morbidities.
  • Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management.
  • Post registration experience across a variety clinical areas within the NHS.
  • Experience of working at band 6 level in rehabilitation of older people.
  • Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and Rehabilitation.
  • Knowledge of quality standards and NICE recommendations/NSF/CQC.
  • Knowledge of current clinical and therapy research.
  • Knowledge of relevant National clinical guidelines and NHS directives.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma/ degree leading to inclusion on Health Professions Council Physiotherapy register.
  • Evidence of relevant post registration training.
  • Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.

Desirable

  • Appropriate training at MSc level or equivalent experiential development.

Experience

Essential

  • Good understanding of current workforce issues.
  • Clear understanding of community services, NHS policy and future implications.
  • Understanding of organisational strategies and policies.
  • Knowledge of treating patients with complex co-morbidities.
  • Good knowledge of health and safety and risk management.
  • Post registration experience across a variety clinical areas within the NHS.
  • Experience of working at band 6 level in rehabilitation of older people.
  • Sound knowledge of current issues in the profession and Rehabilitation.
  • Knowledge of quality standards and NICE recommendations/NSF/CQC.
  • Knowledge of current clinical and therapy research.
  • Knowledge of relevant National clinical guidelines and NHS directives.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haslemere District Hospital

Church Lane

Haslemere

Surrey

GU27 2BJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Haslemere District Hospital

Church Lane

Haslemere

Surrey

GU27 2BJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Madeleine Meakin

07790986345

Details

Date posted

26 January 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,574 to £49,587 a year including HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9384-SW-EMF12883

Job locations

Haslemere District Hospital

Church Lane

Haslemere

Surrey

GU27 2BJ


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