Macmillan Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust seeks a Physiotherapy leader to oversee oncology patient care at Leicester Royal Infirmary. The role requires excellent communication, advanced clinical reasoning, and experience managing complex cases, contributing to improving patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in providing clinical leadership.
• Extensive clinical skills in physiotherapy modalities.
• Ability to manage complex patient cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership to Physiotherapy team.
• Ensure evidence-based practice and clinical standards.
• Manage a clinical caseload and develop treatment programs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Advanced clinical reasoning

Knowledge of respiratory conditions

Knowledge of long-term conditions

Job description

This post is sponsored by Macmillan to provide clinical leadership and oversee the delivery of Physiotherapy to patients within Oncology and Haematology wards at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.

You will demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills while working within a multidisciplinary team, carrying out assessments and interventions to support patients with a cancer diagnosis and undergoing cancer treatment. An extensive range of clinical skills and knowledge of various conditions such as respiratory and long-term conditions are essential for this role.

• Provide clinical and professional leadership to Physiotherapy colleagues in the team.
• Be responsible for clinical standards, evidence-based practice, and quality metrics within the team.
• Work as an autonomous practitioner to provide specialist therapy assessments, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment programs based on patient needs, using advanced clinical reasoning skills.
• Manage a clinical caseload, including complex cases.
• Actively develop Physiotherapy within the specialty.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of Physiotherapy delivery by the team in an efficient and effective manner within a fast-paced, pressurized environment.
• Collaborate with the Therapy Specialty Lead / Therapy Clinical Team Leader to develop links between the specialist Therapy team and relevant CMGs and Corporate Directorates within UHL.
• Ensure the training and development of staff within the Therapy Specialty Team.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, guides us for the next seven years (2023-2030).

Our Four Primary Goals:

• High-quality care for all
• Being a great place to work
• Partnerships for impact
• Research and education excellence

We are committed to embedding health equality in all we do—taking active steps to reduce avoidable healthcare disparities, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values, which we strive to make a daily reality for all:

• We are compassionate
• We are proud
• We are inclusive
• We are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future, focusing on our strengths and areas for growth to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About The University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Emily Crackell
Job Title: Therapy Clinical Team Leader
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]