A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you an experienced Physiotherapist looking to develop clinical and leadership skills within Acute Medicine?
An exciting opportunity has become available in the Specialist Medicine Therapy Team. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual to fulfil this newly created role.
You will take the lead clinical role across the Acute Medicine wards at Royal Derby Hospital, coordinating, supervising and developing the team. You will have a lead role in service development through project and audit work.
You will work alongside the Operational Team Lead, Lead Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist as well as the Respiratory Clinical Specialist. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside existing B7 and Senior Physiotherapists in Elderly and General Medicine across Derby and Burton to facilitate best practice and share learning opportunities.
You will have the opportunity to make a difference to a varied caseload of patients and you will be instrumental in influencing length of stay, and flow through the hospital.
It is vital you are able to demonstrate excellent clinical skills and experience in the management of these patients throughout the inpatient pathway.
You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills and be willing to work flexibly.
To demonstrate expert knowledge, advanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking and analysis skills in the treatment of acute medical patients
Manage a clinical case load across the Acute Medicine wards
Take a lead on and have an overview of complex, acute medical patients across all specialities including Renal, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and General Medicine and have an excellent relationship with the MDT.
To take a lead role in the development of the therapy service, supporting research, audits and up to date evidenced based practice across all specialities.
Lead on projects across Medicine ensuring the delivery and ongoing development of a high quality patient focussed service.
Demonstrate clinical and professional leadership experience, a passion for the service and the ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure.
We can offer you:
• Regular support, Clinical Supervision and appraisal
• Opportunities to network with other therapy teams both in Acute and Community services
• Opportunities to collaborate across site
• Appropriate training and develop opportunities to meet your needs
• Friendly, supportive and caring colleagues who will go the extra mile to provide excellent patient care
Closing date of applications: 12 February 2025
Interview date: 26 February 2025
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Feb 2025