Highly Specialist Physiotherapist Trauma and Orthopaedics

NHS; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St Leonards is seeking a Highly Specialist Physiotherapist specializing in Trauma and Orthopaedics. The role involves managing a clinical caseload in acute wards and leading service improvements. Candidates should have a BSc in Physiotherapy, HCPC registration, and substantial experience. The position offers competitive pay and a chance to support patient care initiatives.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension scheme

Support for CPD

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Health and Care Professions Council registered.
• Comprehensive record of CPD including evidence to Masters level or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualifications in relevant clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical caseload within professional standards.
• Lead service improvement and delivery within the physiotherapy service.
• Participate in health promotion and education.

Skills

Expert clinical skills within area of specialty

Good interpersonal skills; written and oral

Ability to operationally lead under pressure

Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office

Flexibility in working on different sites

Education

BSc in Physiotherapy/post grad MSc Physiotherapy

Health and Care Professions Council Registered

Evidence of comprehensive CPD

Job description

Highly Specialist Physiotherapist Trauma and Orthopaedics

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of the delivery of the specialist orthopaedic physiotherapy to patients, working within the acute adult and paediatric wards, as part of an inter-professional team.

Participate as a leader and member of the team, managing a clinical caseload within the clinical standards, guidelines, objectives and procedures of the team. This role will require weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rota basis.

To lead service improvement and delivery within the trauma and orthopaedic physiotherapy service. Participate in health promotion and education of staff, patients and families.

The post holder will undertake regular Continual Professional Development (CPD) to support their lifelong learning and map their CPD Portfolio activities.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of the delivery of the specialist orthopaedic physiotherapy to patients, working within the acute adult and paediatric wards, as part of an inter-professional team.

Participate as a leader and member of the team, managing a clinical caseload within the clinical standards, guidelines, objectives and procedures of the team. This role will require weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rota basis.

To lead service improvement and delivery within the trauma and orthopaedic physiotherapy service. Participate in health promotion and education of staff, patients and families.

The post holder will undertake regular Continual Professional Development (CPD) to support their lifelong learning and map their CPD Portfolio activities.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• A BSc in Physiotherapy/post grad MSc Physiotherapy
• Health and Care Professions Council Registered
• Comprehensive record of CPD
• Evidence of comprehensive CPD to Masters level or equivalent experience, knowledge and skills.
• Postgraduate: higher level learning. MSc modules/PG certs/diplomas in clinically relevant specialist area

Experience

• Significant amount of post-graduate experience
• Extensive experience within area of speciality
• Developing and appraising staff
• Delivering services along evidence based guidelines
• Leading student placements, and scoring performance
• Leading on audit/ service review linked with strategic objectives
• Experience of Service Development
• Experience of working within an MDT within acute and community setting

Skills

• Expert clinical skills within area of speciality
• Knowledge of the national agenda for relevant clinical pathways
• Understanding of the strategic direction of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
• Experience of developing staff
• Able to operationally lead on the delivery of services within a high pressure service, and during times of variable demand, with support as required
• Commitment to team working
• Good interpersonal skills; written and oral
• Flexibility in working on other sites and outside of key area of work as the service requires.
• Experience of reviewing and reporting on services/ activity
• Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Experience of Service Development
• Experience of working within an MDT within acute and community setting
• Comprehensive understanding of the future direction of the NHS
• Understanding of the unique demographic within East Sussex and the impact of service demand
• Experience of inputting into business case development/ service plans
• Participation in local/ regional/ national clinical networks
• Demonstrate innovation to improve patient care

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.

£47,810 to £54,710 a yearper annum, pro rata