Team Lead Physiotherapist - Ashby Ward
Fixed Term/Secondment - 12 months - maternity cover
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Lead Physiotherapist to join our in patient neuro rehab ward at Lincoln County Hospital. The role will require a passion for working with people who have been admitted to Ashby ward, which as the Regional Rehabilitation Unit for Adults with Acquired Brain Injury, is a dynamic workplace, dedicated to comprehensive patient centred care. You will work alongside the occupational therapist Team Lead to jointly manage the integrated therapy team, whilst working as part of the senior MDT team to deliver on the values and visions within the service.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will lead a developing and experienced clinical team of Therapy staff Bands 2-6 and will support the development of Therapy staff as part of the wider MDT to deliver evidence based interventions for people on the in patient ward areas. The successful candidate must be flexible, innovative & highly motivated. The role requires the appointed person to be proactive and adaptable to support the smooth and prompt transition of in- patient care to the individuals' place of discharge, taking into account their needs. The successful applicant will be well supported within the Therapy service and will be encouraged to develop the service. This is an exciting time to join us you will be part of a team that continues to deliver excellent services for our patients.
About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
HCPC Registration
Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD
5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above including English Language and Maths
IELTS level 7 for staff whose first language is not English
Desirable
Supervisory skills
Membership of CSP
Active membership of a relevant CSP Professional Network (e.g. Insert relevant CIGs here)
Experience
Essential
Proven NHS experience including work at Band 6 level in a variety of clinical areas.
Proven skills in specialist area
Experience of Student supervision
Desirable
Post Graduate clinical education
Masters level course attendance
Evidence of previous experience in audits.
Relevant validated clinical courses
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Very good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant area
Forward thinking
Excellent interpersonal skills
Self-directed learning
Ability to work independently
Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others informally & formally
Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework:
Desirable
Excellent knowledge
Critical appraisal
Audit & research
Presentation skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
Ability to work well within the MDT
Committed to personal & team development
Ability to work well with others & get the best out of a team
Able to maintain judgement under pressure
Motivation/drive/enthusiasm
Clear vision of role & commitment to speciality
Confidence
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Desirable
Good previous health/attendance record.
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Lincoln County Hospital Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5QY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
357-LN-1811-24
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Fixed Term/Secondment - 12 months - maternity cover
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Lead Physiotherapist to join our in patient neuro rehab ward at Lincoln County Hospital. The role will require a passion for working with people who have been admitted to Ashby ward, which as the Regional Rehabilitation Unit for Adults with Acquired Brain Injury, is a dynamic workplace, dedicated to comprehensive patient centred care. You will work alongside the occupational therapist Team Lead to jointly manage the integrated therapy team, whilst working as part of the senior MDT team to deliver on the values and visions within the service.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will lead a developing and experienced clinical team of Therapy staff Bands 2-6 and will support the development of Therapy staff as part of the wider MDT to deliver evidence based interventions for people on the in patient ward areas. The successful candidate must be flexible, innovative & highly motivated. The role requires the appointed person to be proactive and adaptable to support the smooth and prompt transition of in- patient care to the individuals' place of discharge, taking into account their needs. The successful applicant will be well supported within the Therapy service and will be encouraged to develop the service. This is an exciting time to join us you will be part of a team that continues to deliver excellent services for our patients.
About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
HCPC Registration
Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD
5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above including English Language and Maths
IELTS level 7 for staff whose first language is not English
Desirable
Supervisory skills
Membership of CSP
Active membership of a relevant CSP Professional Network (e.g. Insert relevant CIGs here)
Experience
Essential
Proven NHS experience including work at Band 6 level in a variety of clinical areas.
Proven skills in specialist area
Experience of Student supervision
Desirable
Post Graduate clinical education
Masters level course attendance
Evidence of previous experience in audits.
Relevant validated clinical courses
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
Very good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant area
Forward thinking
Excellent interpersonal skills
Self-directed learning
Ability to work independently
Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others informally & formally
Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework:
Desirable
Excellent knowledge
Critical appraisal
Audit & research
Presentation skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
Ability to work well within the MDT
Committed to personal & team development
Ability to work well with others & get the best out of a team
Able to maintain judgement under pressure
Motivation/drive/enthusiasm
Clear vision of role & commitment to speciality
Confidence
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Desirable
Good previous health/attendance record.
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Lincoln County Hospital Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5QY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
357-LN-1811-24
#J-18808-Ljbffr
