Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Care of the Elderly
Band 8a
Main area: Care of the Elderly and Frailty Grade: Band 8a Contract: Fixed term - 12 months (maternity leave cover) Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (works 2 bank holidays per annum, part of 7/7 service) Job ref: 387-DT-5279-LH Site: Bristol Royal Infirmary Town: Bristol Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 02/02/2025 23:59 As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. We are looking to recruit a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Care of the Elderly and Frailty here at University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) to cover a 12 month maternity leave (0.6 WTE). The post will work predominantly between Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) and Weston General Hospital (WGH), with some ad hoc support to the Falls and Frailty out-patient services at South Bristol Community Hospital. The primary focus will be to support the restructure of the BRI services in collaboration with the Medical Respiratory team to create a Front Door team that supports the Emergency Department and the two assessment units, whilst also supporting the wider Care of the Elderly Therapy pathway across sites. Main duties of the job
You will provide advanced clinical leadership and deliver expert Physiotherapy interventions across all aspects of the Care of the Elderly and Frailty Pathway at University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust. You will work closely with the Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist and Pathway Leads to drive service improvement, innovation and staff skill and knowledge acquisition for the benefit of patients within the pathway. To enable a strategic clinical oversight, you will deliver your role across the Bristol, Weston and Community hospital sites in the Emergency Department (ED), acute care of the elderly (CoE) wards and outpatient settings. You will work across seven days and contribute to a bank holiday rota. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Varied clinical experience at both band 5 and band 6 level with experience in managing Care of the Elderly (CoE) patients in a variety of clinical settings Significant clinical knowledge and clinical experience, at a senior level within a CoE pathway, in a secondary care setting Up-to-date knowledge base to ensure the delivery of evidence-based practice along with innovative therapy provision within the CoE pathway Knowledge of leadership styles and experience in leading teams Experience in the day-to-day management of staff including addressing issues such as absence and performance Experience of recruiting, interviewing & appointing staff Experience in the induction, monitoring & the supervision of staff Experience as a student placement educator Experience in using audit as part of service development Skilled and Abilities
Highly skilled in managing CoE patients, including those with complex presentations, to ensure optimum management and rehabilitation strategies and plans are put in place Able to undertake advanced physical assessments and treatments Able to prioritise a workload across a defined clinical area and for multiple staff Able to demonstrate effective team-working skills to achieve better patient outcomes Able to demonstrate clinical & professional leadership skills e.g. in the development & implementation of practice standards and service development initiatives Able to identify own strengths & weaknesses in advanced clinical practice and implement strategies to address Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people across professions and organisations Competent in the use of electronic data systems including the production of reports and in the presenting of clinical data Able to recognise & adapt own leadership and supervisory styles to meet the needs of others Qualifications and Training
Degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy HCPC Registration Significant post registration qualification in either a clinical or research topic, or equivalent relevant experience Post graduate training in the field of Care of the Elderly Member of relevant specialist clinical interest group A commitment and drive for professional development of self and that of the team A leadership style that can be quickly adapted into a variety of different situations and matches the needs of the individual or team A credible & mature attitude that is recognised & respected by other staff We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together. Important Information
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview. If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. IMPORTANT: Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date. When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You 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. Name: Julie Packman Job title: Adult Therapy Divisional Lead - Medicine Email address: julie.packman@uhbw.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0117 3427341
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Band 8a
Main area: Care of the Elderly and Frailty Grade: Band 8a Contract: Fixed term - 12 months (maternity leave cover) Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (works 2 bank holidays per annum, part of 7/7 service) Job ref: 387-DT-5279-LH Site: Bristol Royal Infirmary Town: Bristol Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 02/02/2025 23:59 As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. We are looking to recruit a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Care of the Elderly and Frailty here at University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) to cover a 12 month maternity leave (0.6 WTE). The post will work predominantly between Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) and Weston General Hospital (WGH), with some ad hoc support to the Falls and Frailty out-patient services at South Bristol Community Hospital. The primary focus will be to support the restructure of the BRI services in collaboration with the Medical Respiratory team to create a Front Door team that supports the Emergency Department and the two assessment units, whilst also supporting the wider Care of the Elderly Therapy pathway across sites. Main duties of the job
You will provide advanced clinical leadership and deliver expert Physiotherapy interventions across all aspects of the Care of the Elderly and Frailty Pathway at University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust. You will work closely with the Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist and Pathway Leads to drive service improvement, innovation and staff skill and knowledge acquisition for the benefit of patients within the pathway. To enable a strategic clinical oversight, you will deliver your role across the Bristol, Weston and Community hospital sites in the Emergency Department (ED), acute care of the elderly (CoE) wards and outpatient settings. You will work across seven days and contribute to a bank holiday rota. Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Varied clinical experience at both band 5 and band 6 level with experience in managing Care of the Elderly (CoE) patients in a variety of clinical settings Significant clinical knowledge and clinical experience, at a senior level within a CoE pathway, in a secondary care setting Up-to-date knowledge base to ensure the delivery of evidence-based practice along with innovative therapy provision within the CoE pathway Knowledge of leadership styles and experience in leading teams Experience in the day-to-day management of staff including addressing issues such as absence and performance Experience of recruiting, interviewing & appointing staff Experience in the induction, monitoring & the supervision of staff Experience as a student placement educator Experience in using audit as part of service development Skilled and Abilities
Highly skilled in managing CoE patients, including those with complex presentations, to ensure optimum management and rehabilitation strategies and plans are put in place Able to undertake advanced physical assessments and treatments Able to prioritise a workload across a defined clinical area and for multiple staff Able to demonstrate effective team-working skills to achieve better patient outcomes Able to demonstrate clinical & professional leadership skills e.g. in the development & implementation of practice standards and service development initiatives Able to identify own strengths & weaknesses in advanced clinical practice and implement strategies to address Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people across professions and organisations Competent in the use of electronic data systems including the production of reports and in the presenting of clinical data Able to recognise & adapt own leadership and supervisory styles to meet the needs of others Qualifications and Training
Degree (or equivalent) in Physiotherapy HCPC Registration Significant post registration qualification in either a clinical or research topic, or equivalent relevant experience Post graduate training in the field of Care of the Elderly Member of relevant specialist clinical interest group A commitment and drive for professional development of self and that of the team A leadership style that can be quickly adapted into a variety of different situations and matches the needs of the individual or team A credible & mature attitude that is recognised & respected by other staff We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together. Important Information
To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview. If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. IMPORTANT: Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date. When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You 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. Name: Julie Packman Job title: Adult Therapy Divisional Lead - Medicine Email address: julie.packman@uhbw.nhs.uk Telephone number: 0117 3427341
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