Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
B7 Physiotherapist Respiratory and Critical Care West Middlesex Hospital
An opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Respiratory Physiotherapist to work as part of a team - covering in-patient respiratory, critical care and respiratory outpatients. This will also include working on enhanced care, cardiology, surgical, respiratory and ICU. You will be responsible for teaching and supervising Band 5 and Band 6 physiotherapists. The successful applicant will work closely with the other leads for inpatient therapy services and other members of the MDT, ensuring seamless care for patients in the hospital. Support will be provided from the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with proven respiratory clinical skills and clinical leadership skills. We require excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated dedication to personal development and a commitment to provide high quality care to a range of patients with differing needs. You must be registered with the HCPC and have a high level of written and spoken English. You must have UK (or equivalent health care system) experience in respiratory in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Main duties of the job
Undertake a team leader role in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Physiotherapy Service provided to critically ill patients and other medical and surgical patients across the hospital. Deputise for Clinical Lead Therapist as required. Perform advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations and from this formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner. Be responsible for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. Working collaboratively with the Clinical Lead Therapist to take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior, junior, technical instructors, therapy assistants, physiotherapy students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Initiates and participates in evidence-based projects and be responsible for implementing changes within your designated team setting and monitoring standards of practice. Participate in the emergency duty on call service and unsocial hours rotas as required by the clinical needs of the service. About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. Job responsibilities
To maintain own continuous professional development (CPD) and incorporate new trends and developments into practice. To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal, professional, Trust and departmental policies and guidelines. To train, supervise and performance manage other physiotherapists, technical instructors, assistants and students. To provide leadership and peer support to physiotherapists and support workers within the paediatric physiotherapy team. To demonstrate and apply a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management, and encourage others to do likewise. Person Specification
Qualifications
Degree Evidence of ongoing CPD/relevant post grad courses Post Grad Degree Member of specialist interest group Experience
Evidence of postgraduate experience across core specialities in an acute hospital setting Evidence of experience at band 6 or equivalent in respiratory including Critical Care, medical and surgical settings On-going participation in respiratory on-call duties. Experience working as part of MDT Evidence of appraisal, supervision and teaching of band 6 staff, band 5 staff, assistants and students NHS experience as band 6 and above Co-ordination of in-service training and development of teaching programmes Involvement and experience in audit and service development Demonstration of experiences as a team leader Management
Evidence of management and/or supervision of staff Management/leadership course 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. Salary:
£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum incl. HCAS
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B7 Physiotherapist Respiratory and Critical Care West Middlesex Hospital
An opportunity has arisen for a band 7 Respiratory Physiotherapist to work as part of a team - covering in-patient respiratory, critical care and respiratory outpatients. This will also include working on enhanced care, cardiology, surgical, respiratory and ICU. You will be responsible for teaching and supervising Band 5 and Band 6 physiotherapists. The successful applicant will work closely with the other leads for inpatient therapy services and other members of the MDT, ensuring seamless care for patients in the hospital. Support will be provided from the Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with proven respiratory clinical skills and clinical leadership skills. We require excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated dedication to personal development and a commitment to provide high quality care to a range of patients with differing needs. You must be registered with the HCPC and have a high level of written and spoken English. You must have UK (or equivalent health care system) experience in respiratory in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Main duties of the job
Undertake a team leader role in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the Physiotherapy Service provided to critically ill patients and other medical and surgical patients across the hospital. Deputise for Clinical Lead Therapist as required. Perform advanced assessment of patients including those with highly complex presentations and from this formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner. Be responsible for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision. Working collaboratively with the Clinical Lead Therapist to take a lead role in the supervision, teaching and appraisal of senior, junior, technical instructors, therapy assistants, physiotherapy students and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Initiates and participates in evidence-based projects and be responsible for implementing changes within your designated team setting and monitoring standards of practice. Participate in the emergency duty on call service and unsocial hours rotas as required by the clinical needs of the service. About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex. The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. Job responsibilities
To maintain own continuous professional development (CPD) and incorporate new trends and developments into practice. To maintain comprehensive and accurate assessment and treatment records in line with legal, professional, Trust and departmental policies and guidelines. To train, supervise and performance manage other physiotherapists, technical instructors, assistants and students. To provide leadership and peer support to physiotherapists and support workers within the paediatric physiotherapy team. To demonstrate and apply a sound understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management, and encourage others to do likewise. Person Specification
Qualifications
Degree Evidence of ongoing CPD/relevant post grad courses Post Grad Degree Member of specialist interest group Experience
Evidence of postgraduate experience across core specialities in an acute hospital setting Evidence of experience at band 6 or equivalent in respiratory including Critical Care, medical and surgical settings On-going participation in respiratory on-call duties. Experience working as part of MDT Evidence of appraisal, supervision and teaching of band 6 staff, band 5 staff, assistants and students NHS experience as band 6 and above Co-ordination of in-service training and development of teaching programmes Involvement and experience in audit and service development Demonstration of experiences as a team leader Management
Evidence of management and/or supervision of staff Management/leadership course 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. Salary:
£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum incl. HCAS
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