Team Lead Practice Development Physiotherapist
The Physiotherapy Team are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the team for a fixed term contract. You will be pivotal in the training and development of a range of Physiotherapy staff including newly qualified staff, students, overseas physiotherapists and return to practice physiotherapists.
You must be a well-organised individual with excellent communication skills and have a range of senior experience across inpatient services within the NHS in an acute setting.
The post requires concise decision-making and ability to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team. The Physiotherapists work in an integrated way with Occupational Therapists and have a mix of qualified and unqualified staff as well as therapy associate practitioners.
This post is suitable for applicants who already work at Team Lead level or experienced band 6 Physiotherapists who have a special interest in inpatient care.
We are committed to CPD and will work with you to further your skills and experience. We are a strong supportive and friendly Physiotherapy Department.
Main duties of the job
You will work alongside the existing inpatient Team Leads and management team to coordinate clinical supervision, probationary, personal, and professional development of a range of inpatient physiotherapy staff.
Although the post is predominantly weekdays, there will be a requirement to work some bank holidays and weekends to fill weekend rotas alongside staff who require clinical supervision.
Job responsibilities
To provide dedicated professional and practice development support to a range of physiotherapy staff across inpatient services including newly qualified physiotherapists, students, return to practice and overseas physiotherapists. Responsible for the clinical care of patients within inpatient areas. Responsible for management, service delivery and development. To provide specialist treatment and assessment of patients. Primarily a clinical teaching role. Work flexibly to provide 7 day a week cover.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
* HCPC Registration
* Member of specific interest group
* MCSP or equivalent
Knowledge
* Completed all core Junior rotations
* Extensive senior experience in an acute NHS Trust or equivalent
* Evidence to support knowledge base in specialist area
* Evidence of post registration education and continuous professional development
* Specialist clinical skills across Inpatient Physiotherapy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Date posted
23 January 2025
Band
Band 7
£48,270 to £54,931 a year per annum pro-rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
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