Job summary
We are seeking an Advanced Physiotherapist with extensive experience of Rehabilitation to join the Buckinghamshire community rehabilitation hospital working on Watersdie and Chartridge ward at BHT
Waterside ward is 21 bedded in-patient rehabilitation unit and Chartridge ward is a 22 bedded ward situated at Amersham Hospital. Patients are admitted with a wide variety of conditions with specific smart goals achievable within 2-3 weeks. The experienced multi-disciplinary team work closely together to provide goal orientated rehabilitation.
The post is 30 hours per week Physiotherapy team lead role.
Service development and supervision are supported by the advanced Physiotherapist in Rehabilitation.
This post involves weekend working and respiratory on calls at the acute sites.
Please contact us if you would like further information and apply online.
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Main duties of the job
To be responsible for leading and developing the Physiotherapy team within Rehabilitation across waterside and Chartridge wards, in regard to all aspects of clinical governance within this perform specialised assessment and treatment for patients with highly complex presentations and needs, and to provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, relatives and undertake all aspects of clinical responsibilities as a skilled, autonomous and advanced actively lead development of professional and service initiatives, and contribute to organisational supervise, teach and appraise Physiotherapy staff and students within the specialty.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
1. As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
2. We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
3. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
4. We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
5. As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
6. Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
7. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
8. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
9. Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
10. Minimum of 3-4 years working experience at Band 6 level in the NHS
11. Minimum of 18 months experience in related field at senior level (Rehab, Ortho, community)
12. Minimum of 18 months experience in related field at senior level (Rehab, Ortho, community)
13. Attendance at post graduate courses in related fields
14. Experience in supervision of junior staff
15. Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team
16. Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, and reflective practice
17. Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning
18. Participation in audit and research activities
19. Establish and maintain CPD Portfolio
20. Demonstration of having initiated change of practice or process following identification of clinical or service need
Education, Qualification & Training
Essential
21. Current registration with Health Professions Council
22. Diploma /Degree in Physiotherapy
23. Membership of professional special interest group
24. Field work/clinical educator's course
25. Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
Desirable
26. MCSP Membership
27. Master's degree in related field
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
28. Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
29. Ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team
30. Ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team
31. Intermediate and Advanced Neurological knowledge
32. Ability to prioritise tasks and functions against well reasoned standards
Special Circumstanes
Essential
33. To demonstrate appropriate level of assertiveness