Senior Physiotherapy Team Leader

3 weeks ago


GorlestononSea, Norfolk, United Kingdom James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPY TEAM LEADER (Band 8a) Part-Time (up to 15 hours per week)

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce an opening for a part-time Band 8a Senior Physiotherapy Team Leader. This role has emerged as a result of our commitment to enhancing patient care through innovative service models and the growth of our Orthopaedic Elective Hub.

We seek a dedicated professional who is enthusiastic about advancing their field and is committed to enhancing the experiences and outcomes for our patients, as well as supporting the exceptional therapists within our department.

The Integrated Therapy Department encompasses Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, and Physiotherapy, alongside a collaborative agreement for Speech and Language Therapy with our local Community Trust. Patient care is organized through specialized teams focusing on Acute Medicine, Orthopaedics, Cardio-Respiratory, Surgery, Stroke, Early Intervention/Emergency Floor, Frailty Assessment Unit/Older People's Medicine, and Pelvic Health. We are actively working together to implement the Ageing Well and Hospital Discharge Policy as part of the Integrated Care System across the region.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will collaborate closely with the existing Physiotherapy Team Leader, Occupational Therapy Leads, and the Integrated Therapies Clinical Lead to oversee a range of specialty areas and elevate the profile of Therapies within the Trust, continuing our vision for growth and development.

The ideal candidate will possess a robust clinical background and preferably have experience in managing therapy teams within an acute environment, or have been engaged in service enhancement, project execution, or other leadership roles, with comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in multidisciplinary team settings.

About Our Organization

Our Trust fosters a vibrant research and development culture, and the Integrated Therapy Department has a strong track record of successful service improvement initiatives at both team and departmental levels, along with an excellent reputation for student education and mentorship.

If you are interested in joining a Trust that prioritizes excellence in healthcare, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

For a detailed overview of the primary duties and responsibilities associated with this position, please refer to the attached job description.

We invite you to explore the following videos for insights into our Integrated Therapies Department:

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Candidate Profile

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc in a relevant therapy or professional discipline or equivalent
  • Team Leadership Certificate or equivalent experience
  • Continuing Professional Development portfolio demonstrating clinical management skill enhancement
  • Postgraduate training in a chosen specialty
  • Membership in a relevant professional organization

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience across various relevant specialties or settings
  • Experience at Band 7 level, including leading, developing, and supervising a clinical team
  • Multidisciplinary and multi-agency experience
  • Thorough understanding of current professional issues and their implications for NHS services
  • Awareness of legal responsibilities within the profession
  • Evidence of policy knowledge
  • Understanding of financial management
  • Familiarity with current professional standards and codes of conduct
  • Experience in audit processes
  • Experience in supervising students

Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Essential

  • Demonstrated development of standards in personal practice or service
  • Evidence of service enhancement
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication and problem-solving abilities
  • Aptitude for conflict resolution
  • Skills in handling complaints
  • Change management capabilities
  • Presentation skills for clinical and managerial audiences
  • Ability to perform under pressure from staff and patient demands
  • Capacity to manage a stressful and unpredictable work environment
  • Proficient IT skills
  • Self-motivated

Other Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to inspire colleagues, particularly within your profession, while valuing contributions from other allied health professions
  • Commitment to improving standards
  • Flexibility in identifying various options to address challenges
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to accept delegation


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