Job summary
To deliver advanced Therapy assessment and treatment of patients and act as a source of expertise to fellow clinicians, Trust managers, Healthcare Professionals and other services internal and external to the Trust as required.
The post holder will be required to work effectively in collaboration with the full multidisciplinary team, including other health professionals to promote the development, planning and delivery of intervention programmes and training in the specialist clinical area. There will also be scope to support across the wider medical pathway, especially setting up and supporting the pre-operative process in differing clinical environments.
To undertake a lead role in planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating the therapy service for the elective general surgery wards at Solihull.
To undertake clinical audits and evaluation of evidence-based practice, initiating/participating in research within specialist area. To manage, supervise and appraise staff and students within the specialist area with a focus on the continual development and delivery of the Student Led Clinical Learning placement model.
The role will also support the maintenance and education associated with the respiratory on-call at Solihull including on-call rostering.
To contribute to and undertake seven day working across the service.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can; and offering our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work.
Job Responsibilities
*Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Good standard of general education including English language and mathematics, A levels or equivalent
* Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy
* Registered with HCPC as an Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist
* Evidence of relevant postgraduate training in specialist area
Experience Essential
* Relevant postgraduate experience in specialist areas relevant to the post
* Experience of effective staff management and leadership
* Experience of students at clinical tutor and supervisor levels
* Experience of leading audit
* Experience of training staff groups at all levels
* Evidence of extensive experience of working with patients within the Surgical specialty
Additional Criteria Essential
* Advanced knowledge of assessment tools and a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to the client group
* Good working knowledge of national policies and procedures (relevant to the client group) and their implications for Therapists
* Good knowledge of IT
* Excellent problem-solving skills
* Excellent organisational skills and prioritisation skills
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Participation in 7 day working
* Participation in the Respiratory on-call rota
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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