We are looking for a Specialist Physiotherapist wishing to work either Part Time (a minimum of 18.75 hours per week) or Full Time in our Limb Reconstruction Service. In this service, you will be working alongside our Limb Reconstruction Consultants and a Clinical Nurse Practitioner to develop this service.

You would be required to work in both Orthopaedic Clinic and Outpatient settings to provide rehabilitation and management of patients who have required frames or other modalities such as lengthening nails, etc. to manage their injuries.

Within this service, you will be required to follow the patient through from their discharge from the acute hospital back into the Community. You will be responsible for them accessing the appropriate rehabilitation and support. This will involve you undertaking education of all stakeholders involved in the patients' pathway in and around the region.

Within the Outpatient element, you would be involved alongside the Consultant and the Specialist Nurse to manage this cohort of patients in Clinic and in a Musculoskeletal Outpatient setting. You would be required to set up the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service here at Addenbrooke's to enhance the recovery of this patient cohort this will include 1:1 consultations and group sessions, etc.

You will have proven knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients requiring limb reconstructive surgery and demonstrate a passion for improving their outcomes and quality of life.

Main duties of the job

To perform advanced specialist physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse medical, neurological and musculoskeletal presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme and to maintain records as an autonomous Practitioner.

To educate and train Physiotherapy colleagues, students and the multidisciplinary team regarding the Orthopaedics specialist area of Physiotherapy, and ensure in particular that the Orthopaedics Team are competent in assessing and treating patients being managed through the Limb Construction Service.

To undertake management roles appraising and mentoring staff and recruitment and selection.

To be actively involved in the development of the Trauma and Orthopaedics Team and Physiotherapy Service as a whole.

To undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice. Lead implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work alongside Inpatient colleagues to ensure that patients receive the appropriate rehabilitation and management of issues with their frames, e.g. strut changes, frame adjustments and escalation of concerns.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

The advert will close at midnight on 28 July 2024.

Interviews are due to be held in the week commencing 12 August 2024.

Benefits to you

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
• State Registration
• Evidence of working to MSc level or equivalent
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate level education / CPD

Desirable

• Involvement in a Professional network (e.g. APCP) or specialist interest group, e.g. BLRS
• Relevant post-graduate courses / study

Experience

Essential

• Significant Postgraduate experience
• Relevant clinical work at senior level providing a broad range of experience in a variety of Inpatient and Outpatient settings
• Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy Team and/or MDT
• Competency to participate in weekend work
• Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff or students or Assistants

Desirable

• Experience of working at a Band 7 level
• Experience of working in a Limb Reconstruction Unit
• Experience in supervising staff
• Experience in conducting formal presentations

Knowledge

Essential

• Good knowledge of Orthopaedics
• Able to pass on knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments

Desirable

• Knowledge of workings of Community and Intermediate Care Services
• Advanced knowledge of Trauma and Orthopaedics and Limb Reconstruction
• Evidence of participation or leading in research / audit
• Evidence of presentations beyond Physiotherapy colleagues
• Critical Appraisal

Skills

Essential

• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
• Forward thinking
• Self-directed learning
• Able to work independently
• Able to pass on skills to others within both formal and informal environments
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to manage own caseload
• IT skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Committed to personal and team development
• Ability to work independently and manage own caseload
• The ability to independently problem solve and drive through new ideas and approaches
• Administrative and computer skills
• Ability to identify and address areas of weakness

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• Excellent teaching skills

Additional Requirements

Essential

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division B

Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

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