As a thriving Acute Medicine team, we are looking for a part time (Mon, Tues/Thurs & Fri) Highly Specialist Physiotherapist Team Leader to co-lead our service across Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals. Covering a variety of specialties; Medicine for Older People, Oncology, Renal, Gastroenterology, all your knowledge and skills will be put to the test each day.
We are after someone dynamic, forward-thinking and passionate about delivering a service that meets the evolving needs of our organisation and patients. Ensuring quality care, recruiting, developing and retaining our workforce and supporting the delivery of the organisational strategy are an essential element of this role.
We are invested in enhancing and developing your knowledge and skills. This is supported by:
· Peer & senior support
· 50% protected SPA time
· CPD opportunities
· Appraisals
· Specialty workstreams; MSCC, Parkinson’s disease, falls & frailty, neurology and dementia & delirium
· Cross site and regional professional meetings
· Professional Advocates
For information, contact Julie Flint, Emergency & Medicine Therapy Service Lead onjulieflint@nhs.net. Interviews will be in person.
Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.
TheHighly Specialist Physiotherapist Team Leaderfor the Acute Medicine Therapy Team provides day-to-day management of the staff within the team at PCH and Stamford John van Geest, overseeing the operational performance of and appropriate use of resources. The Acute Medicine service covers a significant number of ward areas within the hospital cross, general medicine, haematology & oncology, endocrinology, renal, respiratory Medicine and Medicine for Older people wards. The service is focussed on providing quality, timely functional and rehabilitative interventions and facilitating safe and effective discharges in a time pressured and demanding environment and working within recognised national standards.
In addition to the managerial responsibilities, the post holder will work using an enhanced level of clinical practice applying specialist knowledge and skills in the field of acute medicine. They will assess and treat a specialist complex caseload of patients with the primary intention of supporting a discharge from the hospital.
The post holder will contribute to service development to deliver on best practice evidence-based care in line with trust and national priorities in collaboration with the Highly Specialist Occupational Therapist & physiotherapist.
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Please see the attached person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.
This advert closes on Monday 31 Mar 2025