Principal Physiotherapist

Employer
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust London
Town
London
Salary
£58,698 - £65,095 pa pro-rata Inclusive of HCAS (inner)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/05/2024 23:59
Principal PhysiotherapistBand 8aJob overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen within the physiotherapy service as part of the Neurosciences team at St George’s Hospital in the role ofThe Vestibular Operational Lead will be responsible for the professional leadership, line management and development of the outpatient vestibular and neurology outpatient service, providing a direct link for the professionals within the Audiological Medicine department ensuring delivery of safe, effective, and efficient care.We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic physiotherapist with excellent clinical leadership in the assessment and management of adults with neurological and vestibular disorders. With your job share partner, you will lead the Neurology & Vestibular Outpatient team. The post holder will have a clinical caseload where you will operate at an advanced level of clinical practice, with clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and manage complex vestibular problems and undifferentiated balance conditions. You will be responsible for the operational management of the physiotherapy team, in conjunction with the Audiovestibular Medicine Department and Neurology Physiotherapy teams, ensuring delivery of high quality patient centred care.Main duties of the jobResponsible for the operational management of the neurosciences physiotherapy service of St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in conjunction with the General Manager for Therapies/Critical Care and Therapy Lead for Neurosciences, including recruitment, implementation of comprehensive training and continuing professional development plans for all neuro physiotherapy staff within designated area.Responsible for the clinical leadership of the neurosciences physiotherapy service at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Uses expert clinical reasoning to provide highly specialist support and advice to the physiotherapy and other clinical staff within and outside the organisation whilst maintaining a clinical caseload of highly complex patients as an autonomous practitioner.Provides expert opinion to managers, which supports the strategic direction of the physiotherapy service across the whole organisation utilising the principles of clinical governance, evidence based practice and quality assurance.Identifies clinical research, audit and data collection priorities within area of expertise to drive departmental and neurosciences service clinical development strategiesWorking for our organisationThe post holder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.If you have the motivation, enthusiasm and desire to develop your clinical, leadership and managerial skills plus the ability to work well and flexibly within a team, we would welcome your application for this post.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease refer to the supporting document attached, ensuring that any application refers to supporting documents and person specificationPerson specificationQualificationsDegree/ Diploma in PhysiotherapyState RegistrationWorking at masters level as demonstrated by ongoing CPD including masters level accreditation, lecturing on masters level courses and research/ publicationsPost registration training in evidence-based neuro physiotherapy e.g. motor control, motor learning, orthotics, patient management, handling and facilitation skills.Commitment to advanced clinical and professional developmentMember of SIGRecognised post graduate qualification e.g. MScMember of relevant appropriate multi professional group.ExperienceMinimum 6 years post registration experienceMinimum of 1 year’s NHS experience (can include undergraduate experience).Minimum 3 years at Senior 1 level experience working in neuro-rehabilitation/ neuro-services environmentHighly specialist knowledge and experience in a wide range of approaches to the management of neuro-rehabilitation patients demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoningEvidence of team leadership skills including staff and student management, supervision and teaching.Experience of working within a multidisciplinary/ interdisciplinary team.Clear understanding of other disciplines roles and expectations.Evidence of continued professional development reviewing current practice and research developments and their application to clinical practiceRobust understanding of all aspects of Clinical Governance including previous experience of quality, audit and risk managementPrevious experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups.Demonstrated understanding of the role of physiotherapy within the current evolving health environment.Experience of developing services ProfessionalPrevious experience as Band 8a in a teaching hospital environmentActively involved in teaching to the multidisciplinary team as well as evaluating and auditing the effectiveness of the training.Experience of research methodology.Professional PresentationPhysically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling GuidelinesSkills/AbilitiesExpert advanced clinical practitioner.Exceptional team building and team working skillsAble to work independentlyExcellent time management and organisational skillsAble to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical fashion.Ability to keep legible and accurate records in English using POMR format.Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust’s policies including data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patient.Proven clinical leadership ability.Able to recognise in yourself and individuals work related stress and pressures.Confidence in teaching multidisciplinary staff groups.Conduct professional affairs in a confident and assertive manner.Excellent presentation skillsAbility to exert moderate to intense physical effort for frequent period of up to 40 minutes at a time throughout the working day.Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi- tasking) and working in an unpredictable working pattern.Ability to frequently cope with working in a stressful environment and with intense concentration for periods of up to 40 minutes at a time throughout the day.Ability to cope with daily exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions (i.e. sputum, bodily fluids, fleas, incontinence, verbal abuse, etc.)Experience of service developmentTo have presented research at conferences.We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:- The machine readable zone- An ultra violet image- An infra red imageAs part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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