Job Title: Physiotherapy Head of Department/Manager
Location: Blackpool
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Not specified
Salary: £43,000 - £48,000 per annum
Sanctuary Personnel are seeking a Physiotherapy Head of Department/Manager to join our client and provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and interventions for a caseload of children with complex needs.
Main duties:
* Develop practice in the assessment of health and wellbeing needs.
* Develop own managerial and clinical knowledge and practice and assist others to continually professionally develop.
* Develop a working environment and culture that actively improves health safety and security.
* Develop strategies and policies for service improvement.
* Improve quality.
* Enable people to exercise their rights and promote their equality and diversity.
* Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices.
* Determine the effective use of physical and financial resources.
* Undertake Human Resource activities for all members of the team.
* Assist with research and development.
* Plan, monitor and quality assure the application of technology for measurement, monitoring and treatment of patients.
* Acknowledge the risk of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAI) and understand own responsibility as agreed with line management in the control of HCAI.
* In collaboration with specialist/highly specialist physiotherapists, set and monitor the standard of physiotherapy assessment capabilities and competencies across the team. Ensure they are implemented and regularly audited.
* Collect, collate and organise data, interpret all of the information and make a justifiable assessment relating to clients’ wellbeing and reduce risks in the short and long term.
* In collaboration with specialist/highly specialist physiotherapists, provide physiotherapy advice and support on assessment conclusions to colleagues and others, using highly developed clinical and managerial expertise.
Qualifications and Experience:
* BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
* Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
* Supervisory/Management qualification is desirable.
* Experience of applying clinical reasoning skills to a range of complex and varied patient case mixes.
* Experience of working in partnership with consultants and participating in creating innovative solutions for the service.
* Experience of clinical leadership e.g. developing peers and change management.
Benefits of the role:
* Competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
* 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
* Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options.
* ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers.
* Free Bupa wellness screening.
* Private medical insurance.
* Life assurance.
Apply Today:
If you are a dedicated physiotherapist, we want to hear from you. Join our client in providing exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of children with complex needs.
Apply now through Sanctuary Personnel.
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