Job summary
We have an exciting and unique opportunity to join our MSK and Pelvic Health leadership team, working alongside Therapy Service Managers and the Deputy Chief AHP/Head of Therapy Services. Our supportive and friendly therapy management structure includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, Speech and Language Therapists & Practitioner Psychologists.
We are looking for a physiotherapist who is either an experienced leader, or looking to further develop skills in a leadership role. This role provides opportunities to work as physiotherapy professional lead for the organisation, alongside the day to operational planning and delivery of MSK and Pelvic Health Services.
If you are looking to further develop your career, in a supportive and welcoming team, based right on the edge of the Yorkshire dales, and you are an enthusiastic, innovative physiotherapist, who is passionate about delivering high quality care and enabling their team to thrive we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
This post is responsible for the leadership, development and operational management of of MSK and Pelvic Health Services, working alongside another Therapy Manager and Physiotherapy Professional Lead.
MSK services provide outpatient physiotherapy for musculoskeletal presentations across 6 main sites. The service includes specialist hand therapy and rheumatology services, FCP and advanced practice roles. The pelvic health service offers outpatient physiotherapy to men and women presenting with pelvic floor dysfunction.
The role includes monitoring and delivering contracted activity, managing budgets and ensuring quality standards are maintained. Managing people and workforce development and redesign are also key aspects to this post. This will require close working and communication with the other Therapy Mangers and AHP Professional Leads.
Leadership and communication is expected at many different levels, including within therapy services, the Trust, and with partner organisations. The post holder will be responsible for working with referrers, other providers and service users to implement plans to ensure services meet the needs of the patients and contribute to national and local health strategies.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future
We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
- Develop professional networks locally, regionally and nationally
- Represent the profession at an organisational level
- Support the operational manager with the development and implementation of MSK/PH service strategies
- Promote and support quality improvement initiatives and change
- Support the team leaders with their delegated clinical and professional responsibilities
- Contribute to monthly therapy services quality and safety meetings to represent the MSK/PH/Physiotherapy service on activities such as NICE guidance, risk assessments audits and research.
- Ensure MSK/PH/Physiotherapy staff are involved in audit and research relevant to clinical practice
- Support the development of the MSK/PH/Physiotherapy Service workforce eg Identifying emerging roles and succession planning
- Ensure professional supervision is embedded in the service
- Support the operational management of the MSK/PH Service.
- Ensure the service is involved in clinical governance activities.
- Provide a key role in partnership working with statutory, private and voluntary sector
- Support the organisation with the development and implementation of Physiotherapy Strategies
- Support operational managers to deal with professional issues and monitoring professional standards
- Develop and maintain links with higher education institutions
- Participate in the senior manager's tactical on call rota for the organisation
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance Understanding the new NHS
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
- Develop professional networks locally, regionally and nationally
- Represent the profession at an organisational level
- Support the operational manager with the development and implementation of MSK/PH service strategies
- Promote and support quality improvement initiatives and change
- Support the team leaders with their delegated clinical and professional responsibilities
- Contribute to monthly therapy services quality and safety meetings to represent the MSK/PH/Physiotherapy service on activities such as NICE guidance, risk assessments audits and research.
- Ensure MSK/PH/Physiotherapy staff are involved in audit and research relevant to clinical practice
- Support the development of the MSK/PH/Physiotherapy Service workforce eg Identifying emerging roles and succession planning
- Ensure professional supervision is embedded in the service
- Support the operational management of the MSK/PH Service.
- Ensure the service is involved in clinical governance activities.
- Provide a key role in partnership working with statutory, private and voluntary sector
- Support the organisation with the development and implementation of Physiotherapy Strategies
- Support operational managers to deal with professional issues and monitoring professional standards
- Develop and maintain links with higher education institutions
- Participate in the senior manager's tactical on call rota for the organisation
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance Understanding the new NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- MSC (or equivalent level of study) in relevant area/APP qualification
- Post graduate course in leadership
Desirable
- Professional involvement with physio initiatives
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical and/or management experience
- Experience of workforce management
- Experience of collaborative team work
Desirable
- Experience of business planning
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current issues for MSK and PH services
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Digital technology skills
- Effective team building
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC registered
- MSC (or equivalent level of study) in relevant area/APP qualification
- Post graduate course in leadership
Desirable
- Professional involvement with physio initiatives
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical and/or management experience
- Experience of workforce management
- Experience of collaborative team work
Desirable
- Experience of business planning
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current issues for MSK and PH services
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Digital technology skills
- Effective team building
Desirable
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).
