Highly specialist Physiotherapist- Medicine

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000

Job description

Highly specialist Physiotherapist- Medicine

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The St George's Hospital Therapy Service is currently recruiting a Band 7 Highly Specialised physiotherapist to work in the medical physiotherapy team to cover maternity leave. The physiotherapy team covers the clinical specialities of gastro-intestinal and liver, endocrine and the acute frailty ward with a focus on delivering high quality acute rehabilitation following step down from critical care and acute illness.

Main duties of the job

The post holder provides specialist acute physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients on the medicine wards (endocrine, gastro-intestinal and liver specialties) and the acute frailty unit who have a range of psycho-social, physical and emotional problems including long term conditions and step down from critical care.

The post holder is responsible for the operational management of the medical physiotherapy team working closely with the medical band 7 occupational therapist to ensure an effective and efficient service.

The post holder is responsible for supervising junior members of the physiotherapy team as well as non-registered team members and PT students/apprentices.

The post holder participates in service development and clinical audit supported by the Principal OT- Senior Health, Medicine and Specialist Medicine.

The post holder participates in 7 day working across the Trust supporting effective and timely discharge on the medicine and senior health wards. The post holder also participates in the night on call respiratory physiotherapy service.

The role offers the opportunity to initiate and participate in evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice.

About us

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the regional specialist care provider for southwest London, Surrey and beyond. The trust provides a high quality, comprehensive range of health services from leading edge tertiary and trauma care to community services.

With national and regional referrals added to our local 3.5m catchment, we serve a population of around 5m.

Co-located with City University of London, the Trust delivers with its partners high quality research and education both of which contribute to the healthcare provision of tomorrow.

Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff.

St George's Hospital is a major acute hospital that offers very specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, cardiac care, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. The hospital also provides all the usual care you would expect from a local NHS district general hospital.

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HPC registration
• Evidence of CPD
• MSc in rehabilitation or related topic

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years post registration experience (2 years as a minimum at Band 6 level or equivalent).
• Relevant senior acute or rehabilitation experience in either respiratory medicine, older people, neurology
• Staff /student supervision / IPR
• Clinical teaching of PT's and MDT in local setting
• Clinical audit / research
• Recruitment and selection experience
• Team leadership experience
• Falls management

Skills

• Team leadership skills
• Experience of operational and staff management
• Practical application of PT and Government initiatives
• Clinical skills in assessment and treatment of patients with a range of complex medical conditions
• Basic IT skills

Knowledge

• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible working approach
• Delegation of tasks
• Managing own stress

Other

• Able to alter their working patterns to include working extended hours, unsociable hours and weekend working.
• CSP membership
• Membership of specialist section

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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