Job summary
A very rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at Bedford Hospital! We are now looking for a highly trained physiotherapist to take on our newly vacant Team Lead Physiotherapist role, leading a team of therapists within the specialist field of acute Frailty.
The post holder will need to have a proven track record in supporting and developing therapy services, as well as being able to lead a well established team. The post holder will also need to have specialist knowledge and skills within the frailty speciality, with a keen eye on embedding evidence based practice.
This post will work closely alongside our newly formed prevention of deconditioning team who are also based on the frailty wards.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for, and lead a team of physiotherapists at Bedford Hospital to plan, co-ordinate and deliver physiotherapy intervention to patients within the speciality of frailty.
To undertake advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have complex and/or chronic presentations.
To work closely with and support the development of pathways for patients and the development of the service to enhance patient care.
Actively participate in development of policy or process changes within Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the district wide multidisciplinary service, and as team leader, ensure staff implement policy and service development changes.
Provide specialist and highly specialist advice to physiotherapy and other health professionals, colleagues working within the Trust.
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 familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information regarding the main responsibilities of the role.
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex presentations, using investigative and analytical skills and to formulate individual management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialist programme of care.
- Provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other members of the multidisciplinary team regarding physiotherapeutic management of patients within the specialist area.
- To provide and co-ordinate post graduate development to less experienced staff and clinical placements for student physiotherapists.
- Provide specialist and highly specialist advice to physiotherapy and other health professionals, colleagues working within the Trust.
- To ensure high standard of clinical care to all patients within this clinical speciality and support less experienced staff to do likewise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information regarding the main responsibilities of the role.
- To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex presentations, using investigative and analytical skills and to formulate individual management and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialist programme of care.
- Provide specialist advice, teaching and training to other members of the multidisciplinary team regarding physiotherapeutic management of patients within the specialist area.
- To provide and co-ordinate post graduate development to less experienced staff and clinical placements for student physiotherapists.
- Provide specialist and highly specialist advice to physiotherapy and other health professionals, colleagues working within the Trust.
- To ensure high standard of clinical care to all patients within this clinical speciality and support less experienced staff to do likewise.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
- Relevant post graduate courses
Desirable
- Member of relevant special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Frailty Speciality
- Experience of supervising and leading teams/staff
- Experience of Multi-disciplinary working and taking lead in case management
Desirable
- Service improvement experience
- Significant NHS experience in a senior position
Knowledge
Essential
- Outcome Measure and Audit knowledge and implementation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registered
- Relevant post graduate courses
Desirable
- Member of relevant special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within Frailty Speciality
- Experience of supervising and leading teams/staff
- Experience of Multi-disciplinary working and taking lead in case management
Desirable
- Service improvement experience
- Significant NHS experience in a senior position
Knowledge
Essential
- Outcome Measure and Audit knowledge and implementation
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
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).
