Are you an experienced Physiotherapist seeking a new challenge? Do you want to stay in a clinical role while also developing your leadership skills and contributing to the management of a therapy service? If so, SCFT Intermediate Care Units (ICUs) could be the ideal opportunity for you!
We are looking to complete our Band 7 Team with a dedicated Physiotherapist Clinical Lead to assist in managing and developing the Therapy Service for our ICUs based at Crawley Hospital and Horsham Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the service we provide to the community through our bedded units.
As a Band 7 Clinical Lead, you will:
• Deliver complex clinical care to patients in the ICU settings.
• Provide clinical leadership and support for staff, helping them manage their caseloads and personal development.
• Take the lead on In-Service Training programmes, not only for our team but also for colleagues across inpatient settings.
• Play a key role in service development, promoting a culture of rehabilitation across the units.
• Work closely with a Band 8 and Operational team lead who will offer support in your professional growth, providing regular supervision and helping you progress within your career.
We are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.
Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.
We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.
Why work for us?
• Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
• Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
• Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
• EMBRACE, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBTQIA+and Religion Spirituality and Belief staff networks
• Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
• Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
• Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
• Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
We are seeking someone who:
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Brings a positive and innovative approach to service development.
• Is committed to multi-disciplinary teamwork and sharing skills across teams.
• Has a genuine passion for improving patient care and service delivery.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career, influence service development, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your leadership abilities while maintaining a strong clinical focus.
This advert closes on Sunday 2 Feb 2025