Main area Occupational Therapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract 12 months (Could be fixed term or secondment) Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (Required to work weekends & BH as part of a 7 day rota.) Job ref 357-LN-1811-24
Employer United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Lincoln County Hospital Town Lincoln Salary £46,148 - £52,809 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 31/01/2025 23:59
Team Lead Physiotherapist - Ashby Ward - Band 7
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULTH.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
* Patient-centred – Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
* Safety – Following ULTH and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
* Excellence – Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
* Compassion – Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
* Respect – Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULTH team.
We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.
Job overview
Team Lead Physiotherapist - Ashby Ward
Fixed Term/Secondment - 12 months - maternity cover
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Lead Physiotherapist to join our in patient neuro rehab ward at Lincoln County Hospital. The role will require a passion for working with people who have been admitted to Ashby ward, which as the Regional Rehabilitation Unit for Adults with Acquired Brain Injury, is a dynamic workplace, dedicated to comprehensive patient centred care. You will work alongside the occupational therapist Team Lead to jointly manage the integrated therapy team, whilst working as part of the senior MDT team to deliver on the values and visions within the service.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will lead a developing and experienced clinical team of Therapy staff Bands 2-6 and will support the development of Therapy staff as part of the wider MDT to deliver evidence based interventions for people on the in patient ward areas. The successful candidate must be flexible, innovative & highly motivated. The role requires the appointed person to be proactive and adaptable to support the smooth and prompt transition of in- patient care to the individuals’ place of discharge, taking into account their needs. The successful applicant will be well supported within the Therapy service and will be encouraged to develop the service. This is an exciting time to join us; you will be part of a team that continues to deliver excellent services for our patients.
Person specification
Qualifications
* HCPC Registration
* Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
* Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD
* 5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above including English Language and Maths
* IELTS level 7 for staff whose first language is not English
* Supervisory skills
* Membership of CSP
* Active membership of a relevant CSP Professional Network
Experience
* Proven NHS experience including work at Band 6 level in a variety of clinical areas.
* Proven skills in specialist area
* Experience of Student supervision
* Post Graduate clinical education
* Evidence of previous experience in audits.
* Relevant validated clinical courses
Knowledge & Skills
* Very good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant area
* Forward thinking
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Self directed learning
* Ability to work independently
* Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others informally & formally
* Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework:
* Excellent knowledge
* Critical appraisal
* Audit & research
Specific Requirements
* Ability to work well within the MDT
* Committed to personal & team development
* Ability to work well with others & get the best out of a team
* Able to maintain judgement under pressure
* Clear vision of role & commitment to speciality
* Confidence
* Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
ULTH recognises that everyone is different, and values the unique contribution that individual experiences, knowledge and skills make in delivering quality healthcare and becoming a model employer. We are committed to transforming our organisational culture by actively committing to implementing the Trust Single Equality Scheme, and other policies, such as the Dignity in Care policy and the Dignity at Work policy. We will continue to promote equality and challenge discrimination in all service provision, recognising and meeting the needs of the diverse communities we serve.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, ULTH reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.
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