Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme.All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist in the Physiotherapy Inpatients Mental Health Team at St Georges Park Morpeth. You will work clinically in this area and provide leadership and operational management to the team.You will also work closely with other members of the MDT, leads of other teams and senior members of the CBU. There will also be the opportunity to be part of the wider network of physiotherapy across the trust.
You will need to be a Chartered and HCPC Registered Physiotherapist with proven experience of working with people with complex physical and mental health needs, within an inpatient setting. You will have good knowledge and experience of leadership & be highly motivated to develop the team.You need to have robust core clinical skills and experience to ensure safe & effective service delivery of a wide range of conditions from all areas of physiotherapy.
Excellent communication skills are essential working in this clinical area & to enhance and develop working relations within the services. You will need to have the ability to problem solve and be able to respond flexibly to the changing needs of the service.
The role brings an exciting opportunity working as clinical lead in an established physiotherapy team, being involved with wider MDT working, staff and service user education and being an integral part of strategic planning & management.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for the day to day co-ordination of work within the physiotherapy service and attend all relevant governance business meetings.
Appraisal, supervision and line management of staff team
Manage and provide ongoing advanced physiotherapy assessment and treatment using evidence based practice
To provide leadership and work alongside the multidisciplinary teams
Working for our organisation
compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
The individual will demonstrate the core values of the Trust.
Provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To provide the best care for the best outcomes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 17^th April 2025Closing date : 1^st May 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria- Recognised Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
- State registration with HCPC
- Further relevant post graduate training relevant to the post
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD e.g. MSc, post graduate diploma
- Registered member of the Chartered society of Physiotherapy
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- Proven clinical experience of working with service users, family and carers in delivery of treatment plans
- Multi-disciplinary team work Advanced knowledge and experience of a wide range of conditions and physiotherapy approaches.
- Member of relevant clinical CSP interest group
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria- Advanced level of physiotherapy clinical knowledge and skill in the relevant field
- Advanced level of skills in a range of appropriate standardised and informal assessments and treatment
- Forward and innovative thinking
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Self directed learning
- Risk Assessment/management skills
- Evidence of leading change within a team
Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.