To have and maintain highly specialist clinical skills in specialist area, at MKUH role modelling advanced clinical assessment and treatment skills for an agreed caseload of patients. To actively participate in relevant forums and lead a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation audit and research within area of speciality. To review the setting of staffing levels/skill mix in accordance with the changing needs of the service and informing the Therapy Lead of any problems that may arise. To act as a source of expertise in specialist area for patients, carers, medical staff and other health professionals, GPs and colleagues. Clinical Practice To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of your own work. Ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management by supporting more junior staff to do likewise. To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. To oversee the caseloads of more junior staff. Leadership and Management To provide clinical leadership to the complex medicine team in conjunction with the Physiotherapy, Occupational complex medicine Team Leads. To provide professional leadership to the Physiotherapy staff within oncology and complex medicine team. Professional Duties Maintain own competency to practice through CPD activities, demonstrating awareness of new trends and developments and their incorporation into practice as necessary. Actively participate in the in-service training programmes by attending and delivering presentations, tutorials, individual training sessions, peer review, external courses and professional clinical interest groups. Governance Demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management and their application to work situation. Assess and manage clinical risk within patient caseload in a wide variety of settings. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.