Main area: Neurology
Grade: Band 7
Contract: 12 months (Secondment / Fixed Term)
Hours: 24 hours per week (Working can be flexible but must include Tuesdays and Fridays)
Job ref: 320-CDCS-3237
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Florence Nightingale Community Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/10/2024 23:59
Interview date: 17/10/2024
Specialist Physiotherapist
Band 7
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Physiotherapist with proven clinical and leadership skills to join our multi-disciplinary team on a 12-month secondment/fixed term contract basis. You will jointly lead the Physiotherapy team with the current Band 7 Specialist Physiotherapist.
The post is based predominantly on Kings Lodge Neurological Rehabilitation Unit at the Florence Nightingale Community hospital, a 19-bedded unit treating patients with a wide range of neurological conditions.
You will carry a caseload of patients with complex neurological conditions as well as supporting others to do so.
You will manage a team of therapists based on Kings Lodge as well as therapists in the Neuro Inreach and Medical teams based at Royal Derby Hospital, working alongside an experienced MDT including Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Psychologists, Specialist Rehabilitation nurses, and Doctors.
Alongside the clinical role, you will also be an integral part of the Kings Lodge Senior team, including day-to-day management of admissions and discharges.
Main duties of the job
* To work alongside the current Band 7 Specialist Physiotherapist in planning, coordinating, and delivering services both on Kings Lodge and the Neurological Inreach Team.
* To provide support, guidance, training, and evaluation of qualified and unqualified staff.
* To ensure professionalism and excellent communication with staff, patients, and relatives in routine and complex circumstances, including holding difficult conversations.
* To be part of the Senior management team, taking responsibility for the unit’s smooth running on a day-to-day basis, including bed management, referrals, and day-to-day MDT staffing (including Nursing).
* To effectively manage the ward/department resources including, pay and non-pay budgets, human resources, and the clinical environment with the support of the Senior Team.
* To assess and treat patients with Neurological presentations including spasticity management, seating, 24-hour postural management, and complex discharge planning.
Minimum Requirements
Experience and Knowledge
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Physiotherapy
* Attendance at a relevant leadership course
* Attendance at relevant post-graduate course
* Current HCPC registration
* Leadership Qualification
* Completion of Advanced Bobath course or equivalent
Experience
* Extensive post-graduate experience at Band 6 level specializing in neurology including in patients
* Experience in developing the Physiotherapy role
* Experience of service development
* Experience in teaching both Physiotherapists and the wider MDT
* Experience of risk management and investigating incidents
* Experience of dealing with complaints
Leadership
* Experience with performance management
* Experience of completing appraisals and supervision
* Experience of audit and service development
* Experience in recruitment
* Experience managing budgets
* Experience of operational management of a team
Communication and MDT working
* Experience of communicating highly complex and sensitive information
* Experience of supporting others in confrontational situations
* Experience of giving constructive feedback to other staff and students
* Experience of overcoming communication barriers and acceptance
* Experience of working as part of an MDT and supporting others to do so
Important Information:
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/reduced hours/flexible working arrangements.
To arrange an informal visit or for further information please contact Louise Gough at louise.gough4@nhs.net or Ruth Stewart at ruth.stewart1@nhs.net.
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