Job summary Are you an experienced Band 6 or current Band 7 with a passion for respiratory care. If so, this exciting opportunity could be for you. For this role we are looking for someone who is has strong leadership and communication to lead a team and work closely with the MDT. A drive for quality improvement is essential. This role will work closely alongside other Clinical Specialists from the Respiratory Support Unit and Clinical Decisions Unit for peer work, clinical supervision and leadership. Interviews will be face to face at Glenfield Hospital Main duties of the job To be responsible for the assessment and treatment of complex adult using enhanced clinical decision making skills. Experience in the discharge process to inform treatment and patient management decisions as required. Provide clinical and professional leadership to therapy colleagues in the speciality area. Work as an autonomous practitioner to provide specialist therapy assessments, diagnose and develop individualised treatment programmes based on the patients needs, using advanced clinical reasoning skills. To be responsible for a clinical caseload; which will include complex cases within their area of speciality. Be responsible for the day to day management of the delivery of Physiotherapy by the team in an efficient and effective way within a fast and pressurised environment. Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Physiotherapy within the Specialist Team holding responsibility for defined projects. Ensure the training and development of staff within the Therapy speciality Team. Liaise with colleagues and work across site/cross speciality if appropriate in order to ensure the provision of a seamless equitable service. Assist and support the Therapy management team and Therapy Speciality Leads and Therapy Clinical Team Leaders within the service in the improvement and transformation of Therapy services. About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 358-6882456-CSI-BC Job locations Glenfield Hospital Groby Road, Glenfield Leicester LE3 9QP Job description Job responsibilities UHL Therapy service provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote health and independence and facilitate optimum function for patients. The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of high quality therapy care within a defined clinical area or pathway within the specialty. Please see full job description for more information. Job description Job responsibilities UHL Therapy service provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote health and independence and facilitate optimum function for patients. The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of high quality therapy care within a defined clinical area or pathway within the specialty. Please see full job description for more information. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential HCPC registration & Physiotherapy BSc/MSc Practice/Clinical Educators Course Experience Essential Significant recent post graduate clinical experience in the specialist area of respiratory Evidence of experience of managing and leading a team Evidence of experience in teaching the MDT Desirable Experience of audit/clinical evaluation/outcome measures Communication Essential Demonstrates knowledge of effective team working and evidence of multi-professional collaboration and joint working Analytical & Judgement Essential Demonstrates evidence of flexibility/initiative and risk management Evidence of ability to adapt to and manage change Desirable Evidence of experience of performance management Planning & Organisation Desirable Evidence of standard setting and service development Other Essential Express enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical area Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential HCPC registration & Physiotherapy BSc/MSc Practice/Clinical Educators Course Experience Essential Significant recent post graduate clinical experience in the specialist area of respiratory Evidence of experience of managing and leading a team Evidence of experience in teaching the MDT Desirable Experience of audit/clinical evaluation/outcome measures Communication Essential Demonstrates knowledge of effective team working and evidence of multi-professional collaboration and joint working Analytical & Judgement Essential Demonstrates evidence of flexibility/initiative and risk management Evidence of ability to adapt to and manage change Desirable Evidence of experience of performance management Planning & Organisation Desirable Evidence of standard setting and service development Other Essential Express enthusiasm for post and desire to work in clinical area 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Glenfield Hospital Groby Road, Glenfield Leicester LE3 9QP Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)