Advanced Physiotherapy Specialist

3 weeks ago

Swansea, City and County of Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Position Overview

Are you an accomplished and motivated Physiotherapist seeking a fulfilling opportunity in the realm of acute healthcare and geriatric care? We are pleased to announce a vacancy for an Advanced Physiotherapy Specialist to become a vital member of our dedicated team, contributing significantly to the acute healthcare and geriatric physiotherapy services at Swansea Bay University Health Board.

Role Highlights: As an Advanced Physiotherapy Specialist, you will be instrumental in executing comprehensive assessments and discharge planning within the acute medical unit and initial care services. This role provides an excellent platform to demonstrate your clinical proficiency and leadership capabilities while collaborating with a diverse team of professionals. Your responsibilities will extend beyond the acute medical unit, allowing you to engage in initial geriatric services and subsequent medical wards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform evaluations and administer treatments for patients experiencing a variety of acute medical issues.
  • Work in partnership with hospital and community Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) to facilitate efficient patient transitions.
  • Offer expert guidance, leadership, and support to the physiotherapy team.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Proven clinical and leadership experience in physiotherapy.
  • Willingness to participate in the respiratory on-call rota and work a flexible schedule as necessary.
  • Desirable: Proficiency in the Welsh language.
  • Both Welsh and English speakers are encouraged to apply.

Primary Duties of the Role

Leadership and Service Provision:

  • Inspire the physiotherapy team with creativity and enthusiasm.
  • Deliver the Physiotherapy Service with excellence, contributing to the advancement of innovative patient care.

Caseload Management:

  • Oversee a caseload of patients with intricate needs, utilizing evidence-based and patient-centered approaches to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions.

Mentorship and Oversight:

  • Provide motivational leadership for both junior and senior staff, offering mentorship, supervision, and constructive evaluations as directed by the line manager.

Collaborative Discharge Coordination:

  • Exhibit your advanced discharge planning abilities by working closely with the MDT and community services, ensuring a comprehensive and patient-focused approach to healthcare.

Educational Leadership:

  • Motivate the upcoming generation of physiotherapists by educating and supervising students during their clinical placements.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD):

  • Engage in ongoing learning and development, both clinically and professionally, to remain at the forefront of the field.
  • Respiratory On-Call Participation:
  • Actively engage in the on-call respiratory roster, contributing to the prompt and effective response to patient needs.

Service Development Initiatives:

  • Be a catalyst for service development initiatives, including the implementation of 7-day working, ensuring the delivery of healthcare services that adapt to the evolving needs of our community.

About Us

We recognize that our staff are our most valuable asset, and we are committed to ensuring you feel confident and fulfilled in your career with us at Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the largest healthcare organizations in the UK, we offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities within an innovative and forward-thinking environment.

Whether you are a nurse, doctor, or specialize in health sciences/therapy, or possess skills in one of our support services, we have a role for you.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background or circumstances.

Our core values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving - reflect our commitment to equality and inclusivity in all that we do.

If you seek excellent career and training opportunities while enjoying the benefits of a vibrant and diverse community, we invite you to explore the possibilities with us.

Job Responsibilities

A comprehensive Job description and Person Specification can be found in the supporting documents or by clicking the appropriate link to view in Trac.

Proficiency in the Welsh language is desirable for this position; both Welsh and English speakers are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent qualification)
  • Professional Registration with HCPC
  • Evidence of post-graduate master's level education or equivalent clinical experience.

Desirable

  • Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
  • Membership in a clinical or professional network

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Extensive specialist experience working with this patient demographic.
  • Significant experience collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Experience supervising students, physiotherapy assistants, and junior staff.
  • Experience in areas related to patient flow.
  • Stay updated with advanced professional practices and new research.
  • Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
  • Significant NHS experience.

Desirable

  • Experience in team leadership.
  • Ability to work in various critical care and respiratory settings.
  • Experience in community healthcare settings.

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of comprehensive and advanced continuing professional development (CPD), maintained in a portfolio, including attendance at recent highly specialized postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field/specialty.
  • Involvement in audit, research, and understanding quality issues.

Desirable

  • Experience in service development.

Skills

Essential

  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate effectively.
  • Professional maturity and ability to network and establish professional relationships with other healthcare and multi-agency professionals.
  • Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the service, including experience with quality issues and audits.
  • Ability to maintain accurate and legible patient records.
  • Ability to manage stress and work with emotionally charged patients and caregivers.

Desirable

  • Proficiency in IT skills.

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