Cardiology Physiotherapist Team Lead

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the Cardiology Pathway in the CCCS (Critical Care, Cardiac and Surgery) Team based at the BRI.

You will be Cardiology Team lead Physiotherapist within the BHI, working closely with the Team Lead Occupational Therapist and contribute to the other pathways within the CCCS Team. You will work across the teams to provide a seven day a week service to our patients. We are looking for an innovative, inclusive leader who is passionate about delivering a service which is patient centred and ensures patients receive the right care at the right time in the right place.

The post holder will work closely with the Cardiac pathway lead and Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist and CCCS Band 7s to provide a high quality patient centred service to patients and jointly manage a large team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Technicians.

We are looking for an individual who has advanced skills, can treat and manage complex patients and who is confident to challenge current practice and ensure that our patients receive up-to-date evidence based treatments.

The successful candidate will contribute to the weekend and bank holiday rota.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake a clinical team leader role, in planning, coordinating, and delivering the Physiotherapy service provided to patients across the Cardiology Pathway in the CCCS Team.
• With the support of the Pathway Leads and Clinical Specialist evaluate patient services across the specialities and assist in the development, planning and progression of service provision.
• To take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the specialty, who may have complex and/or chronic presentations, and to determine clinical diagnosis and Physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
• To work and lead in the integrated therapy team - being a line manager to both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Staff.
• To provide highly specialist advice and training to Physiotherapists, students and other healthcare professionals in their speciality.
• The post holder will be required to work shifts including weekends and to participate in the bank holiday rota.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Health Professions Council registered
• Experience of relevant cardiology experience
• A variety of experience in acute core areas, as postgraduate physiotherapist i.e T&O, musculoskeletal, respiratory & neurological, dealing with a wide range of patients with differing needs
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Involvement in Relevant Special Clinical Interest Groups

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team & multidisciplinary team at a senior level
• In depth clinical knowledge in chosen field underpinned by theory and practical experience
• Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
• Previous experience at Band 6
• Clinical supervision of junior staff
• Evidence of previous experience & participation in audit
• Experience of discharge planning

Aptitudes

Essential

• Credible & mature attitude, which is recognised & respected by other staff
• Team working

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Effective communication skills both verbal & written
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to plan, prioritise & delegate
• Demonstrate Assessment, Analytical & Reflective skills across a diverse patient group
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines & work under pressure
• Ability to travel between sites
• Ability to effectively perform patient assessments & interventions, including manual therapy & therapeutic handling
• Presentation skills
• Knowledge of clinical Governance & its application to Physiotherapy
• Ability to cope in a stressful environment undertaking moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
• Ability to effect & manage change
• Competent IT Skills

Desirable

• Leadership Skills

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

A804 Queens Building Bristol BS2 8HW

Bristol

BS2 8HW

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