Job summary
Come and Join our dynamic Acute and Emergency Therapy Team!
We are looking to appoint a passionate, highly motivated, and proactive Specialist Physiotherapist. This is an exciting opportunity to work within the specialist and fast paced clinical areas in one of the regions busiest Emergency Department, Emergency Assessment Units, Medical Short Stay units and the Frailty unit.
The Therapy department and team offers a wide range of experience, where you will be encouraged and supported to develop your clinical, teaching, and managerial skills as well as contribute towards service development and service evaluation.
High standards of clinical performance are essential for this role together with good leadership and an interest in developing your managerial potential. The individual would be responsible for driving forward high standards of Physiotherapy and act as a resource for clinical specialist knowledge.
This is an established seven day extended hours service, across all our Front door areas. The successful applicant will be required to offer support across weekends and extended hours. These flexible working patterns can be discussed on an individual basis.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Olivia Moore, Specialist Physiotherapist or Suzanne Sinfield, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner on email:
Olivia.moore@ldh.nhs.uk,
Suzanne.sinfeild@ldh.nhs.uk
Telephone: 07811997205.
Main duties of the job
To take a team leader role to manage, develop and evaluate the physiotherapy service within this specialty in close liaison with the leadership team and TSL's.
To be a lead clinician for Physiotherapy in Acute and Emergency Medicine. Supervision is self-driven through attendance at conferences, courses or through seeking the advice of peers external to the Trust.
To perform highly advanced assessment of patients with diverse presentations and highly complex physical and psychological conditions, to determine a diagnosis and formulate and deliver an appropriate, effective individualised treatment programme.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
Plan, supervise, educate and assess physiotherapy students on placement within the Acute and Emergency Area. Work closely with the university and comply with all standards required for the degree level qualification.
Design and undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice and improve service delivery. Make recommendations and lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols as agreed with the in-patient manager.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To apply you will need to be already working as an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist or Band 7.
Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To apply you will need to be already working as an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist or Band 7.
Please see job description and person specification provided. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Evidence of HCPC registration
- Post graduate qualifications/evidence of post graduate learning relevant to the clinical field
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of managerial / leadership training
- Membership of a specialist interest group
Experience
Essential
- Experience at senior level within the acute medicine field
- Previous management /leadership experience. E.g. deputising for band 7/8, supervising less experienced staff
- Demonstrable ability to manage highly complex patients independently in a fast paced environment
- Teaching qualified/unqualified staff
Desirable
- Active involvement with groups outside the therapy department to include presentation and project presentation
- Experience at B6 or above in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of a broad range of physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques relating to the specialty
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
- Understanding of research processes and critical evaluation of evidence
- Up to date knowledge of relevant national clinical guidelines, recommendations, protocols or publications relevant to the speciality
Desirable
- Awareness of the wider local and national agenda around physiotherapy and NHS developments
- Knowledge of service improvement techniques e.g. Lean techniques, change management
Skills
Essential
- Good Leadership skills
- Excellent time management, delegation and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to adapt to change
Desirable
- Service improvement skills
- Data collection & analysis skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- Evidence of HCPC registration
- Post graduate qualifications/evidence of post graduate learning relevant to the clinical field
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of managerial / leadership training
- Membership of a specialist interest group
Experience
Essential
- Experience at senior level within the acute medicine field
- Previous management /leadership experience. E.g. deputising for band 7/8, supervising less experienced staff
- Demonstrable ability to manage highly complex patients independently in a fast paced environment
- Teaching qualified/unqualified staff
Desirable
- Active involvement with groups outside the therapy department to include presentation and project presentation
- Experience at B6 or above in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of a broad range of physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques relating to the specialty
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services, including experience of quality issues and audit
- Understanding of research processes and critical evaluation of evidence
- Up to date knowledge of relevant national clinical guidelines, recommendations, protocols or publications relevant to the speciality
Desirable
- Awareness of the wider local and national agenda around physiotherapy and NHS developments
- Knowledge of service improvement techniques e.g. Lean techniques, change management
Skills
Essential
- Good Leadership skills
- Excellent time management, delegation and prioritisation skills
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced work environment
- Ability to adapt to change
Desirable
- Service improvement skills
- Data collection & analysis skills
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).
