About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and innovative registered Physiotherapist to take a lead role in our established multi-disciplinary Knee service within the Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics. As a specialist Band 7 Orthopaedic Physiotherapist, the successful candidate will use advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice for patients with a range of knee conditions including highly complex conditions.
They will oversee and run the out-patients physiotherapy service within the knee service. Providing day to day clinical
leadership and operational management within the physiotherapy knee service supported by physiotherapy advanced clinical practitioners within the T&O directorate.
They will work closely with the Advance Clinical Practitioners (ACP) and wider T&O team to provide excellent care, and support ongoing service development. The successful candidate will also contribute to the T&O Virtual Trauma Clinic. Contributing to the MDT assessment of patients presenting with an array of trauma conditions and being responsible for communicating and implementing the treatment plans formulated in the virtual trauma meeting.
Main duties of the job
You should be able to demonstrate excellent clinical reasoning skills and knowledge, leadership and motivation to become part of our enthusiastic team who will support you in developing and advancing your Physiotherapy rehabilitation and management skills.
You will be working alongside a team of Physiotherapists, Consultants, ACPs, Specialist Nurses and MDT colleagues.
The successful candidate will be provided with the opportunity to develop clinical, supervisory, research and managerial skills. There is a strong commitment to continuing professional development; we offer excellent professional development, appraisal, clinical supervision and opportunities to work in friendly and supportive teams within the Trust.
Full support and on-going CPD training is offered. Working patterns will be over 7 days.
If you are self motivated, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a fast-paced environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team then we would love to hear from you
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description Job responsibilities
To undertake a lead role in implementing, organising, planning, co-ordinating and evaluating the Knee service.
To lead a team of Physiotherapists within a specialist area.
To work as an autonomous practitioner using advanced clinical reasoning skills to provide highly specialist therapy assessment, treatment and advice to an independently managed caseload which will incorporate complex presentation of conditions.
To take a lead role in clinical practice issues, raising the profile of the service and offering highly specialist advice to planning and service development in order to assist in the implementation of service improvements.
To work towards improving quality services including implementing evidence based practice.
To develop the clinical education of staff within the specialism and be responsible for the supervision of unqualified, qualified therapists and undergraduates who work under your direct supervision.
To develop the service and patient pathways in line with clinical standards and best practice.
To participate in research activities pertinent to the role.
To assist in raising the profile of service.
To maintain professional development through participation in relevant professional training programmes
To participate in week-end rotas and 7 day flexible working pattern, this may involve working as a sole practitioner.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent Current HCPC State Registration Comprehensive experience at Band 6 level incorporating experience within a range of specialities Evidence of highly specialist knowledge in the specialism. Post graduate education including short courses and other relevant CPD at MSc level equivalence incorporating comprehensive recognised training programmes Firm evidence base in specialism developed from the application of post-graduate training and study to clinical practice. Evidence of maintaining CPD activities. Highly developed knowledge of current best practice principles
Desirable
An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction & achievements MSc in relevant field
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
Other Essential
Driving Licence & access to a car for work purposes in order to meet the travel requirements of the post (if visiting patients in their own homes)
Experience Essential
Significant previous experience at senior level of working as a Therapist in the speciality area Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings Evidence of working within multidisciplinary, cross agency teams Extensive relevant inpatient post qualification incorporating significant experience and CPD at a senior level. Evidence of leadership and basic HR functions with lower grade staff members. Evidence of a sound understanding or clinical governance and risk management Evidence of an understanding of Health & Safety relating to work activities Experience of completing audits within Therapies
Desirable
Evidence of working on strategic planning and development Evidence of planning, delivering and evaluating training to others Evidence of membership of relevant specialist interest group Experience of completing research using research methodology
Skills Essential
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills Highly developed written communication skills including report writing and maintaining patient records Highly developed analytical & judgmental skills Experience of leading service developments Experience of leading audits Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner Basic IT skills Presentational skills Good teaching ability with evidence of providing clinical education.
Desirable
Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive Intermediate IT skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sunderland Royal Hospital
Kayll Road
Sunderland
SR4 7TP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)