Band 7 - Physiotherapist, Surgery
Job overview
We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and innovative Physiotherapist with a passion for the management of acute surgical patients and improving patient outcomes.
If you are currently a Band 7 Physiotherapist looking for new opportunities in this specialist area, or a Band 6 looking to progress we would love to hear from you.
You will be leading the acute surgery team with specialist knowledge of the management of patients following major surgery (e.g. gynae, colorectal, upper GI, urology), inpatients amputees and Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programmes.
Our amputee pathway has developed in recent years with all amputations being completed at the Vascular Hub at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. Our local patients are repatriated to us as soon after their surgery so we continue to provide an inpatient amputee service and are looking for the candidate to have advanced clinical skills with this patient group.
You will have a wide range of clinical experience and the leadership qualities needed to support a team of physiotherapists and integrated therapy assistants to consistently deliver safe, personal and effective care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide therapeutic clinical expertise, high quality advice and support to the multi-disciplinary team. You will work closely with our MDT driving innovation of therapy provision with the wider multi-disciplinary team.
You will have the opportunity to lead on service development projects and audit to enhance care and ensure compliance with NICE and relevant standards and guidelines.
Clinical supervision, appraisal and teaching will be key components of this role. You will work closely with the B7s in the respiratory team and the Orthopaedic team to ensure the running of a streamlined and effective service.
You will be expected to be part of the respiratory on-call rota and contribute to the Respiratory and Critical Care weekend working rota with a frequency of 1:6 weekends, with rest days in the week.
We can offer you training opportunities to develop your specialist skills in line with your PDR. We have senior leadership training opportunities on a regular basis as well courses funded externally.
Working for our organisation
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential criteria- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent recognised by Health Care Professionals Council.
- Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent.
- Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development of expanded specialist skills.
- Attained or working towards a Post Graduate Degree or Qualification.
- Evidence of leadership courses/training.
Knowledge:
Essential criteria- Understanding of organisational structure of the NHS and Social Care.
- Demonstrate an ability to provide professional/clinical leadership.
- Understanding of relevant clinical guidelines / policies and procedures (local e.g. Health and Safety).
- Specialist knowledge of acute post-surgical Physiotherapy management and pathways, including amputees.
- Demonstrate evidence of service development / QI projects/ audits.
- Demonstrate understanding of clinical governance and the implications for the service.
- Member of specialist interest groups i.e. ACPRC/BACPAR.
Experience:
Essential criteria- Documented evidence of Continued Professional.
- Development of expanded and highly specialised knowledge and skills in surgical physiotherapy.
- Knowledge and senior level experience of acute surgical pathways and the role of therapies, Including, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programmes and inpatient amputees.
- Experience of working with patients following major surgery (e.g. gynae, colorectal, upper GI, urology).
- Broad range of rotational experience including orthopaedics, respiratory and in-patient elderly care.
- Experience working on the respiratory on-call rota & managing acute respiratory deteriorating patients / Critical care.
- Attendance at post graduate courses in relevant fields (specific to the post).
- Attendance at a Clinical Educators Course.
- Experience leading QI initiatives.
- Evidence of working in the NHS.