We are seeking an Advanced Physiotherapist with extensive experience of Rehabilitation to join the Buckinghamshire community rehabilitation hospital working on Watersdie and Chartridge ward at BHT

Waterside ward is 21 bedded in-patient rehabilitation unit and Chartridge ward is a 22 bedded ward situated at Amersham Hospital. Patients are admitted with a wide variety of conditions with specific smart goals achievable within 2-3 weeks. The experienced multi-disciplinary team work closely together to provide goal orientated rehabilitation.

The post is 30 hours per week Physiotherapy team lead role.

Service development and supervision are supported by the advanced Physiotherapist in Rehabilitation.

This post involves weekend working and respiratory on calls at the acute sites.

Please contact us if you would like further information and apply online.

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Main duties of the job

To be responsible for leading and developing the Physiotherapy team within Rehabilitation across waterside and Chartridge wards, in regard to all aspects of clinical governance within this specialty.To perform specialised assessment and treatment for patients with highly complex presentations and needs, and to provide expert advice, guidance and information to health and social care professionals, carers, relatives and others.To undertake all aspects of clinical responsibilities as a skilled, autonomous and advanced practitioner.To actively lead development of professional and service initiatives, and contribute to organisational objectives.To supervise, teach and appraise Physiotherapy staff and students within the specialty.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We'recommitted to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued, and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3-4 years working experience at Band 6 level in the NHS
• Minimum of 18 months experience in related field at senior level (Rehab, Ortho, community)
• Minimum of 18 months experience in related field at senior level (Rehab, Ortho, community)
• Attendance at post graduate courses in related fields
• Experience in supervision of junior staff
• Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development, and reflective practice
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning
• Participation in audit and research activities
• Establish and maintain CPD Portfolio
• Demonstration of having initiated change of practice or process following identification of clinical or service need

Education, Qualification & Training

Essential

• Current registration with Health Professions Council
• Diploma /Degree in Physiotherapy
• Membership of professional special interest group
• Field work/clinical educator's course
• Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio

Desirable

• MCSP Membership
• Master's degree in related field

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English)
• Ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team
• Ability to integrate, participate and contribute as an effective member of a team
• Intermediate and Advanced Neurological knowledge
• Ability to prioritise tasks and functions against well reasoned standards

Special Circumstanes

Essential

• To demonstrate appropriate level of assertiveness

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD

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434-CR6372663