Band 7
Job overview
This is an opportunity to work at band 7 level leading the out patient team within the OP Physiotherapy Service on the City Campus
The role is for 0.6 WTE (22.5 hours). The other part of the week is covered by an existing member of staff.
The post holder will lead and manage a team of physiotherapists to deliver high quality evidence based assessment and treatment skills to rehabilitate musculoskeletal patients, who will have a wide variety of lower limb musculoskeletal conditions. You need to possess excellent communication skills and negotiation skills in order to deal with these patients, as well as the physiotherapy team. You will need to be able to understand the relevant conditions, as well as pain, and be able to explain this to other staff and your patients. Teaching others will be part of your role and training for you will be provided as required.
You will need to be able to work rostered weekends and be part of the HIT process for short notice cover.
NUH supports 7 day working and you will be required to work flexibly across 7 days and across campus as required to meet the needs of therapy services
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below, please familiarise yourself with the Job Description and Person Specification.
The post holder will lead and manage a team of physiotherapists to deliver high quality evidence based assessment and treatment skills to rehabilitate musculoskeletal patients, who will have a wide variety of lower limb musculoskeletal conditions.
You need to possess excellent communication skills and negotiation skills in order to deal with these patients, as well as the physiotherapy team.
You will need to be able to understand the relevant conditions, as well as pain, and be able to explain this to other staff and your patients.
Teaching others will be part of your role and training for you will be provided as required.
You will need to be able to work rostered weekends and be part of the HIT process for short notice cover.
NUH supports 7 day working and you will be required to work flexibly across 7 days and across campus as required to meet the needs of therapy services
Working for our organisation
Therapies and Rehabilitation Services is one of the pathways that together make up the Clinical Support Division at NUH. We are a diverse pathway of AHPs and support staff, employing over 600 staff who work together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to.
Our HCPC registered AHP professionals comprise of physiotherapists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthotists, prosthetists and speech and language therapists, and our other staff encompass professionals such as nurses, psychologists, administrative and clerical and support workers.
We have a Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction, and many of the pathway leadership team have pathway AHP backgrounds to support our staff. There are also Practice Development Therapists to support career development for all.
We’ve made a clear commitment to our patients and staff that We Listen, We Care. We will do all we can to ensure our patients get the best possible care we can give them.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The following is a brief overview of clinical responsibilities, please see attached Job Description and Personal Specification for more details.
Undertake evidence based assessment of patients, having a flexible approach to the delivery of care
Develop evidenced based holistic treatment plans for individuals with complex needs, enabling individuals, carers and families to contribute to the plan.
Establish effective working relationships and communicate with the wider MDT, patients, families and carers.
Provide team leadership to a big team and manage them appropriately using leadership and management skills and appropriate Trust policies
Proactively advocate for patients with complex needs.
Proactively work with patients promoting self-management empowering them to make choices about their future management.
Have overall responsibility for the management of a complex clinical caseload
Liaise with clinical colleagues from all specialties regarding assessment of patient needs prior to transfer of care
Person specification
professional registration
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Post graduate education
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Relevant experience
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Experience of staff management
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Knowledge of current best prac
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Service Development experience
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Ability to communicate
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Ability to problem solve
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Time management skills
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
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Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
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