Band 7, 37.5 hours/week - PermanentWorking across a 7-day service rota

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and develop the delivery of a high quality, efficient and effective multi-disciplinary service to Trauma & Orthopaedic patients at University College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).

You will be enthusiastic and highly motivated to drive the Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Service forward in line with local and national guidelines. Working with other senior members of the multidisciplinary therapy team, you will ensure a well-coordinated, flexible and responsive service for patients and stakeholders. Working to the highest standards, you will facilitate patient care and support and train our highly committed teams of physiotherapy staff.

You will carry a complex trauma & orthopaedic caseload, and take the lead role in the delivery, co-ordination and evaluation of the physiotherapy service for this area. You will lead an inpatient service committed to the principles of Enhanced Recovery, and the pre-assessment service. You will be responsible for supervision, education and appraisal of other team members including Band 5 & 6 Physiotherapists, and therapy support workers.

You must have significant post-registration experience, with experience at Band 6 level in relevant clinical settings. You will be supported to develop clinical and managerial skills at Band 7 level by the Trauma and Orthopaedic Therapy Lead.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake a significant complex clinical caseload of patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery in both elective and trauma settings.
• To develop, clinically and strategically, the Trauma and Orthopaedic Physiotherapy service with guidance from T& O Inpatient Therapy Lead, working closely with the MDT, Surgical Specialties Matron, Orthopaedic General Manager, Senior Therapy Team, Acute Therapies Services Manager and Professional lead for Physiotherapy to implement directorate and Trust objectives in line with national guidelines.
• To provide skilled day-to-day leadership in planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the therapy service at UCLH.
• To undertake/lead evidence-based audit and research projects within the Directorate, including recommendations for change in practice to the Therapy Service management team and the Directorate, assisting in the implementation of specific changes to practice including policy changes and service protocols.
• To focus on developing and promoting the role of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists within the specialty, as well as developing and promoting protocols and standards in the care Trauma and Orthopaedic patients.
• To be responsible for daily operational activities, including planning, evaluation and development of the team

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.

The surgical specialities Division prides itself on being a friendly, cohesive and inclusive team supported by outstanding surgical and multidisciplinary staff. University College London Hospital is a major teaching hospital and we are known for our research and innovation, but recognise that our success comes from a department which is supportive, cohesive, providing excellent standards of care.

To be responsible for daily operational activities, including planning, evaluation and development of the team

The post holder is responsible for induction, training and supervision of junior staff, students and Therapy Instructors on rotation in the Team.

To be responsible for providing clinical leadership to the Trauma & Orthopaedic Therapy Team.

To provide time-tabled support and facilitate cross-cover during staff absence within the virtual fracture clinic

To participate in 7-day service rota, including weekend and bank holiday working.

To lead on rota management, ensuring adequate provision of staff across both Trauma and Elective services.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• State Registered Physiotherapist (HCPC)
• Evidence of relevant post qualification study at postgraduate level or equivalent knowledge
• Clinical Educator's Training

Desirable

• Clinical Leadership course

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-graduate NHS experience as a Physiotherapist including experience in orthopaedics, respiratory, critical care, musculoskeletal outpatients, and neurology.
• Significant experience at Band 6 level including experience in trauma & elective orthopaedics, musculoskeletal outpatients and rehabilitation, respiratory, critical care, general medicine
• Experience of audit, research and service development
• Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance, framework and targets
• Evidence of relevant CPD, including attending appropriate courses.
• Experience of supervising Physiotherapists and students

Desirable

• Experience of change management
• Previous experience of formal presentations to a variety of multidisciplinary professionals of differing grades

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Highly specialist knowledge and clinical reasoning skills in the management of complex trauma and orthopaedic conditions
• Able to work autonomously and use own initiative
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, including prioritization, delegation and ability to work flexibly
• CompetentinuseofITprogrammes:Word,Excel, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail and databases
• Demonstrates commitment to best practice and awareness of national standards and evidence
• Demonstrates understanding of aspects of Clinical Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit & risk management

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, MDT members and other agencies in person, over the phone and in writing, using a variety of communication methods.

Desirable

• Evidence of engagement with external agencies

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Experience of supervision and appraisal
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
• Proven clinical leadership ability
• Experience of team building and team working skills
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to student physiotherapists and undergraduates

Desirable

• Ability to recognise work related stress and pressures in yourself and others

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Able to join 7 day services rota
• Able to cope with daily exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions (i.e. sputum, bodily fluids, fleas, incontinence)

Employer details

Employer name

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University College London Hospital

235 Euston Road

London

NW1 2BU

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