Job Overview
An opportunity has arisen to expand the MSK Advanced Therapist team at County Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic therapist ready to step into this Advanced role, able to embrace the challenges and opportunities of working in an acute trust environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Orthopaedic Physiotherapist to deliver their assessments and treatments in Outpatients, as well as taking on an Advanced Therapist / Team Leader role on the County site. The individual will also provide support for the Elective Orthopaedic Unit.
The post holder will be encouraged to develop innovative ways of working and consolidate their leadership and management skills as well as building further clinical expertise that will enhance and broaden clinical abilities.
Supervision will be provided by Principal Therapists, continuous development is supported through appraisal, internal training and external learning and you will be supported through our in-house leadership training.
The outpatient therapy teamwork within a 7 day shift system including extended hours, weekends and bank holidays for the inpatient elective service.
Main duties of the job
1. To work as a specialised practitioner managing the clinical delivery of care in a specialised area.
2. To lead the clinical team within your area and organise staff and resources to meet service standards and demands.
3. Patients may include acute post-surgical, multi pathology / complex patients, cognitively and perceptually impaired.
4. To be responsible for the provision of specialist training to therapy staff and other members of the MDT.
5. Use analytical and problem solving skills to interpret, analyse and evaluate complex information from a variety of sources.
6. To provide cover for other teams within the Therapy Service based on your knowledge, skills and competencies in order to meet changing priorities and service demands.
About us
UHNM is one of the largest Trusts in the country, and a teaching hospital in collaboration with nearby Keele University. Extensive transformation and development projects have been completed in recent years making this Trust one of the most exciting and innovative places to work. The two sites are located close to the M6 motorway - Royal Stoke just minutes from Junction 15 and County Hospital a short distance from Junction 14 or 13 providing excellent transport links north, south and east, together with immediate access to the beautiful countryside of Staffordshire, Shropshire and the Peak District.
For further information or an informal visit please contact Denise Hanlon at County Hospital on 01785 230126 or email denise.hanlon@uhnm.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
* Degree/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
* Registered with HCPC
* Evidence of personal & professional development
Desirable
* Working towards a higher qualification relevant to speciality e.g. Master's degree
Experience
Essential
* Post graduate experience (NHS) with considerable experience in speciality area
* Experience of working as a senior physiotherapist
* Experience of teaching students, staff & other professional groups
* Trained clinical educator
Desirable
* Experience gained within an acute setting
* Involvement in audit/research
* Experience of leading and managing a team
Skills, ability & knowledge
Essential
* Proven leadership and management skills
Desirable
* Evidence of project work
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Ability to be flexible and adaptable
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
County Hospital
Weston Road
Stafford
ST16 3SA
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