Job summary
This role is for an experienced physiotherapist seeking a position beyond that of a usual NHS management role. This is an opportunity to lead the NHS Private Patient Unit (PPU) multi-professional therapy team, which comprises of physios, Therapy assistants, a dietitian and an Occupational therapist.
The individual will be an astute leader who possesses significant understanding of, and ability to, apply clinical leadership alongside impeccable customer service provision in a commercial environment. We work hard to achieve great things, because we believe you get out what you put in.
The PPU Physiotherapist and Therapies Lead will be a vital member of the clinical multidisciplinary leadership team and will report to the Head of Nursing and Clinical Support. As the subject matter expert the postholder will provide assurance to the PPU board and Trust, that care is always delivered to the utmost standard and governance is always followed. This role requires a physiotherapist with diverse experience ideally across different areas of medicine, surgery, care of the elderly, renal, orthopaedics, etc..., because the PPU operates as a small hospital within a hospital potentially covering any and all parts of clinical care- this may also include outpatient.
Main duties of the job
To work autonomously and provide expert assessment and intervention for own caseload of patients with complex or chronic presentations such as Care for the Older People, Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedic, Renal, and Amputee services. To plan, implement and monitor the delivery of a highly specialist, evidence based, and clinically effective therapy service on PPU
This post is at least 60% clinical and 40% managerial
To manage the Therapy team which currently includes; Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy and Dietetics, and Therapy Assistants/Technicians and could include, Hand therapist, podiatrists and speech and language therapy. This role will predominately be based at the Royal Free- Hampstead site but any other site out of which the PPU operates will also be required
In conjunction with the Head of Nursing and Clinical Support for PPU, The RFH Head of NHS Therapies and the PPU Medical Director, develop therapy services in line with strategic objectives and organisational priorities and world class care values, with governance in mind
Assist in business planning, developing service level agreements and operating procedures.
To have responsibility for clinical audit, research, developing guidelines and implementing best practice within the PPU
To ensure personal and development of the therapy team through training activities for internally and externally to the Trust
Represent PPU's Therapy team at internal and external meetings to assist with the development of business
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
The Royal Free London NHS FT and Private Patients Unit believes in developing talent so the successful individual will be supported with any relevant training and mentorship necessary for success in the role. We are seeking an exceptionally talented physiotherapist leader so if this sounds like you and you are looking for a position where you are valued, developed and constructively challenged every day, then don't miss out on this rare opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Alongside the Head of Nursing and Clinical Support, The Royal Free Hospital NHS Head of Therapies and the PPU Medical Director, the postholder will proactively propose, transform and deliver the therapies strategy for the PPU, always employing lateral thinking to ensure an exceptionally high standard of clinical care. An inherent understanding that customers should experience a premium offering must underpin all care, which will subsequently translate into a healthy financial position with maximised contributions and profitability.
The Private Practice Physiotherapist and Therapies Leadwill provide effective, visible leadership in the unit. Working closely with the appropriate professional specialty managers and leads, will be responsible for assuring professional standards, practice and statutory regulations are strictly adhered to thus delivering excellent patient care. Leading from the front is an important part of this role, including visibility at all sites the PPU operates out of on a regular basis.
The postholder will be a natural networker, able to work with others across departments, specialties and geographical locations to negotiate access to finite capacity resources, maximising their value to the greatest extent for all involved. This is especially important as a close working relationship with NHS therapies is vital to ensure the highest possible standards of quality. A continuous improvement mindset must be employed so that the status quo is always reviewed with critical thinking.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Alongside the Head of Nursing and Clinical Support, The Royal Free Hospital NHS Head of Therapies and the PPU Medical Director, the postholder will proactively propose, transform and deliver the therapies strategy for the PPU, always employing lateral thinking to ensure an exceptionally high standard of clinical care. An inherent understanding that customers should experience a premium offering must underpin all care, which will subsequently translate into a healthy financial position with maximised contributions and profitability.
The Private Practice Physiotherapist and Therapies Leadwill provide effective, visible leadership in the unit. Working closely with the appropriate professional specialty managers and leads, will be responsible for assuring professional standards, practice and statutory regulations are strictly adhered to thus delivering excellent patient care. Leading from the front is an important part of this role, including visibility at all sites the PPU operates out of on a regular basis.
The postholder will be a natural networker, able to work with others across departments, specialties and geographical locations to negotiate access to finite capacity resources, maximising their value to the greatest extent for all involved. This is especially important as a close working relationship with NHS therapies is vital to ensure the highest possible standards of quality. A continuous improvement mindset must be employed so that the status quo is always reviewed with critical thinking.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Postgraduate training or development in clinical skills up to MSc level
- Evidence or portfolio of postgraduate continued development
- Postgraduate training or development in management and leadership skills
- Membership of specialist interest group
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Extensive specialist postgraduate experience in physiotherapy/occupational therapy assessment and treatment of multiple conditions including considerable experience at band 7 leve
- Advanced knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients with a wide variety of complex conditions
- Experience of working in acute physical healthcare environment
- Experience of supervising senior qualified staff
- Experience of leading a service/ team
- Active involvement in clinical audit, research and policy/ guideline implementation
- Experience of teaching to uni-disciplinary/ multidisciplinary groups
- Evidence of service development & contribution to change within the workplace
- Previous experience student supervision/ clinical education
- Experience of working alone, self - managing time and using excellent organizational skills
- Experience of facilitation change by collaborating with stakeholders across other professions and organisations
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
- Skills in critical analysis and the application of research to practice
- Ability to support and facilitate change
- Excellent time management, priorisation and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work within and apply Trust policies, including clinical governance, data protection, equal opportunities, and health and safety, to meet the differing needs of the patient
- Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi -tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern
- Ability to lead in service development, liaising closely with the MDT in order to promote clinical excellence
- Competent IT skills including use of internet, email and word processing
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- A commitment to professional development of self and others
- Demonstrate an understanding of NHS reforms and policies and their impact on service
- Ability to frequently cope with working in a stressful environment and with intense concentration throughout the working day
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Postgraduate training or development in clinical skills up to MSc level
- Evidence or portfolio of postgraduate continued development
- Postgraduate training or development in management and leadership skills
- Membership of specialist interest group
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential
- Extensive specialist postgraduate experience in physiotherapy/occupational therapy assessment and treatment of multiple conditions including considerable experience at band 7 leve
- Advanced knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of patients with a wide variety of complex conditions
- Experience of working in acute physical healthcare environment
- Experience of supervising senior qualified staff
- Experience of leading a service/ team
- Active involvement in clinical audit, research and policy/ guideline implementation
- Experience of teaching to uni-disciplinary/ multidisciplinary groups
- Evidence of service development & contribution to change within the workplace
- Previous experience student supervision/ clinical education
- Experience of working alone, self - managing time and using excellent organizational skills
- Experience of facilitation change by collaborating with stakeholders across other professions and organisations
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Knowledge of recent developments in the profession
- Skills in critical analysis and the application of research to practice
- Ability to support and facilitate change
- Excellent time management, priorisation and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to work within and apply Trust policies, including clinical governance, data protection, equal opportunities, and health and safety, to meet the differing needs of the patient
- Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi -tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern
- Ability to lead in service development, liaising closely with the MDT in order to promote clinical excellence
- Competent IT skills including use of internet, email and word processing
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent leadership skills
- A commitment to professional development of self and others
- Demonstrate an understanding of NHS reforms and policies and their impact on service
- Ability to frequently cope with working in a stressful environment and with intense concentration throughout the working day
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).
