We are excited to be able to welcome a Clinical Speciaslist Band 7 to our Adult CF and Bronchiectasis Physiotherapy team, based in the Leicester Adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and Bronchiectasis Specialist services. We are looking for a dynamic physiotherapist with a specific interest in working within the Physiotherapy and CF/Bronchiectasis multi-disciplinary teams at Glenfield Hospital, a tertiary referral specialist cardio-respiratory hospital, part of University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

For CF, interventions include airway clearance, inhalation therapy, exercise assessment and prescription, breathing pattern management, basic musculoskeletal interventions, continence management, promotion of self-management and support with treatment adherence. This service is provided for adults with CF in all settings including in-patients, clinics, ward attenders, out-patients and home care. Car owner driver is essential.

For non-CF Bronchiectasis our team are in the enviable position of being able to provide a dedicated, high-quality service as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team. Interventions with this group include airway clearance, inhalation therapy, basic exercise assessment and prescription, breathing pattern management, promotion of self-management and support with treatment adherence. We cover the specialist Bronchiectasis clinic, out-patients, day case ward attenders and in-patients, ensuring high quality interventions with excellent continuity of care.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting post in addition to the Advanced Practitioner Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist and two Band 6 physiotherapists who provide a highly specialised service to adults with CF, PCD and Bronchiectasis in Leicestershire and the wider East Midlands.

The Physiotherapy Department provides a seven day rostered service and the successful candidate will work on the weekend, bank holiday and the emergency on-call respiratory service rosters.

• To assist with specialist physiotherapy service provision to patients with Cystic Fibrosis and Bronchiectasis attending Glenfield Hospital.
• To provide comprehensive assessments and form individualised treatment plans to optimise patient outcomes and experience.
• To work with inpatients, outpatients, clinics and within patients' homes.
• To assist with data collection, service evaluation, audit and research and support the Advanced Practitioner and clinical specialist with the on-going development of physiotherapy service provision in line with national standards and commissioning arrangements.
• Evidence of managerial skills is essential, as well as a commitment to develop clinical leadership skills and experience.
  
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting clinical excellence and evidence-based practice through their clinical work and as part of the departmental in-service training programme. Excellent leadership, communication, team working and organisational skills are essential.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job description

Job responsibilities

UHL Therapy service provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote health and independence and facilitate optimum function for patients.

The post holder will be accountable for the delivery of high quality therapy care within a defined clinical area or pathway within the specialty.

The Clinical Specialist will:-

• Provide clinical and professional leadership to Physiotherapy (PT) colleagues
• Lead evaluate and develop clinical practice within CF team, ensuring compliance with national and local guidelines and frameworks
• Responsible for the clinical standards, evidence based practice and quality metrics
• Work as an autonomous practitioner to provide specialist therapy assessments, diagnose and develop individualised treatment programmes based on the patients needs, using advanced clinical reasoning skills
• To be responsible for a clinical caseload
• Undertake an active role in developing Therapy and liaising with the MDT and other centres making sure the pathway for patients is up to date.
• Be responsible for the day to day management of the delivery of Physiotherapy by the team in an efficient and effective way within a fast and pressurised environment
• Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Physiotherapy holding responsibility for defined projects
• Work alongside the Therapy Speciality Lead / Therapy Clinical Team Leader to develop links between the specialist Therapy team and relevant CMGs and Corporate Directorates within UHL
• Ensure the training and development of staff
• Liaise with colleagues and work across site/cross speciality if appropriate in order to ensure the provision of a seamless equitable service
• Deputise for the Therapy Clinical Team Leader as appropriate
• Develop the evidence base for practice through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity
• Assist and support the Therapy management team and Therapy Speciality Leads and Therapy Clinical Team Leaders within the service in the improvement and transformation of Therapy services.

Person Specification

Leadership

Essential

• Leadership experience

Desirable

• Evidence of managing a team

Analytical Skills

Essential

• Evidence of managing change
• Evidence of teaching other professionals

Education

Essential

• HCPC registration

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in CF and BE
• Demonstrates Specialist skills and knowledge in relevant clinical area

Desirable

• Evidence of audit/research

Communication

Essential

• Demonstrates good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
• Expresses enthusiasm for post

Experience

Essential

• Respiratory on call and weekend experience

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of relevant guidelines and standards

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Glenfield Hospital

Groby Road

Leicester

LE3 9QP

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358-6209210-CSI