Clinical Lead Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist in Elderly Medicine (Band 7)
12 months fixed term Maternity Cover
Full Time 37.5hrs
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Lead Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist specialising in or with a keen interest in Elderly Medicine to join our Therapy service. If you are looking for a new leadership role using your clinical experience and opportunities to grow, develop and work with others, then this role will be ideal for you! The successful candidate should have experience in treating patients with Parkinson’s disease, falls and cognitive impairments, as well as bringing new ideas to develop the service further for both staff and patients. This is a 12 months fixed-term opportunity to cover maternity leave. A secondment would be considered.
You will work jointly alongside the Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist and will provide senior clinical and professional leadership and development to the therapy team.
You would be expected to work as part of our 7-day service where weekend working will be required. For Physiotherapists, you would also be required to be an integral part of the Respiratory on call evening (until 10pm) and weekend cover.
You will need to be motivated, confident and positive with excellent communication skills. If you would like to be part of a friendly, supportive team and feel you meet the requirements then we would love to hear from you.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Be the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist for the Elderly Medicine Therapy Team.
2. Manage a clinical caseload in area including dealing with complex cases.
3. Work flexibly to provide cover to other clinical areas according to the needs of patients and demands of the service.
4. Participate in 7-day working patterns, including Bank Holidays.
5. Physiotherapist Specific: Participate in a respiratory on call service covering evenings (until 10pm) and weekends.
6. Provide clinical expertise and leadership to a large team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Support staff within the clinical area in the management of patients on the wards and in departments.
7. Lead on the annual appraisal of allocated staff and assist in the continual learning of all staff.
8. Be responsible for the identification and management of clinical performance issues within therapy staff in the clinical area.
9. Develop working guidelines, protocols and practices that enhance the patient experience.
10. Under the direction of the Head of Therapies, lead on the implementation of action plans from both national and local strategies.
11. Represent the therapy services at specialty and trust wide forums and provide feedback to therapy teams.
12. Deputise for other therapy leads as required.
Provision of Clinical Services
1. Demonstrate and apply a high level of understanding of illness, injury and disability.
2. Identify, select, implement and evaluate the most appropriate intervention options.
3. Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and members of the clinical team.
4. Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions.
5. Apply and further develop specialist and complex knowledge and skills.
Improving Patient and Visitor Experiences
1. Be a point of contact for patients and relatives.
2. Lead on the development and sharing of patient and carer information.
3. Implement methods of gathering and using patient feedback to improve services.
4. Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients.
Management and Teamwork
1. Promote safe and effective communication channels.
2. Facilitate all therapy team staff in accessing clinical support and supervision.
3. Keep Therapy leads informed of all relevant issues affecting patient care.
4. Participate in skill mix reviews based on patient dependency.
5. Represent therapy services as required.
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