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Lead Physiotherapy Specialist
2 months ago
Position Overview
We are pleased to announce a rewarding opportunity for a Lead Physiotherapy Specialist to become a vital member of our Therapy Team, dedicated to delivering exceptional care within our elderly care units.
The ideal candidate will be a motivated and proactive Physiotherapist with substantial NHS postgraduate experience across various core specialties, including acute assessment, geriatric evaluation, respiratory care, and orthopaedics.
Strong communication skills are essential, along with the ability to exhibit advanced clinical reasoning capabilities and effectively manage patients with intricate needs. Experience in mentoring students and junior staff is a crucial requirement.
We offer numerous opportunities for professional growth, innovative practices, and contributions to service enhancement.
You will receive ongoing professional support for your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) from the Band 7 Therapy Team and Clinical Leaders, as well as guidance from Senior Therapists in other specialties as needed.
This role may also involve collaboration with other inpatient therapy teams to provide senior-level therapy support.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat a designated caseload of patients/clients within a specialty while maintaining accurate records.
- Oversee the training and development of physiotherapy staff, students, and other personnel in this specialty. Supervise less experienced physiotherapists, assistants, and students.
- Actively participate as a member of the therapy team and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within a specified clinical area.
- Take responsibility for your own CPD and engage in other developmental activities.
- Contribute to identifying and executing departmental audits, research, or service development initiatives.
- Participate in weekend, evening, and Bank Holiday on-call duties for acute respiratory patients.
- Engage in providing 7-day services and extended working hours as required by the service.
About Our Organization
New team members can expect a warm and welcoming environment from the outset. Our patients describe us as "competent and caring staff."
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute trusts in the North West of England, providing a comprehensive range of acute care services and employing over 6,000 staff to serve a diverse population.
We have approximately 855 beds across our facilities, with a financial turnover exceeding £337 million.
The Wirral area is well-connected with excellent transport links, making it easily accessible to major cities.
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Graduate Diploma or BSc in Physiotherapy or an equivalent qualification recognized by the HCPC.
- HCPC registration.
- A minimum of 18 months of experience as a staff-grade physiotherapist.
- Relevant experience as a qualified physiotherapist or previous care experience.
- Core rotations in various areas: Respiratory (including HDU/ICU), Orthopaedics, Musculoskeletal Outpatients, Neurological Rehabilitation.
Desirable
- Membership in the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or a similar organization.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Basic computer proficiency.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexibility and adaptability to support others and meet service needs.
- Strong organizational skills.
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate initiative while recognizing when to refer to trained staff.
- Capability to manage your own workload and administrative tasks effectively.
Team Collaboration
Essential
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to function as an autonomous clinician, managing your own caseload and utilizing clinical reasoning and analytical skills for appropriate assessments and diagnoses.
Desirable
- Active engagement in collecting relevant CPD for your portfolio.
- High level of clinical reasoning supported by excellent theoretical knowledge.
- Awareness of patient needs and appropriate actions to take.
- Understanding of the roles of others in delivering patient care and the ability to work effectively as a team member.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Well-developed theoretical knowledge underpinning physiotherapy practice.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and clinical reasoning abilities.
Desirable
- Familiarity with hospital computer systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively in challenging situations while demonstrating empathy towards patients.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), analytical, problem-solving skills, and clinical reasoning.
- Understanding of national issues and their relevance to clinical practice.
