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Surgical Physiotherapist Practice Development Post

Employer
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Cambridgeshire
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year p.a. pro rata
Closing date
14 Nov 2024
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Profession
Physiotherapist
Grade
Band 6
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Do you enjoy pre-habilitation and post-operative Physiotherapy? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to improve your teaching skills while working clinically?

We are looking for a highly motivated Physiotherapist who has a passion for teaching, interest in staff development and education. CUH has close links with local higher education institutes such and is based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus which is the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe.

In collaboration with other members of the Physiotherapy Team, you will provide a key role in supporting the education of junior members of staff within the surgery team. You will have opportunity to design and deliver educational material to support Physiotherapy staff at CUH whilst remaining in a clinical role.

We are a large major trauma, multi-speciality hospital supporting both the local population and wider tertiary populations. You will have the opportunity to work with multiple surgical specialisms such as:

Colorectal

HPB

Upper GI

Transplant

ENT / Max fax

Urology

Plastics

Main duties of the job

To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to the Surgical Wards and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit.

In collaboration with the Practice Development lead, manage the education of junior staff on the Surgery Team and be able to identify learning needs.

Produce, implement and update educational resources used within the Physiotherapy department.

To further develop skills in caseload prioritisation, service development audits and staff management.

To deputise for the Band 7 Team Lead and develop team management skills whilst carrying a complex patient caseload.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 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

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

Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
  • applied for a Graduate visa
  • or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
  • or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment

The advert will close at midnight on 13 November 2024.

Interviews are due to be held on 26 November 2024.

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.

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)
  • HCPC Registration
  • Evidence of relevant postgraduate level education / CPD


Desirable

  • Membership of a professional body, e.g. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or professional network, i.e. ICS, ACPRC, ACPIN


Experience

Essential

  • Substantial experience as a Band 6 in the management of post-operative abdominal and head and neck patients
  • Substantial experience in the management and rehabilitation of patients requiring respiratory care, including critical care
  • Substantial experience as a Band 6 in a broad range of specialities including respiratory, elderly care, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions
  • Experience of working as part of a Physiotherapy team and/or MDT
  • Experience in supervising and in the management of less experienced staff or assistants
  • Experience teaching junior members of staff


Desirable

  • Band 6 experience
  • Experience in supervising students
  • Experience in supervising Juniors
  • Experience of working in a community setting
  • Experience in conducting formal presentations
  • Tracheostomy experience
  • NHS experience
  • Relevant courses in education, leadership and development


Knowledge

Essential

  • Substantial knowledge of Surgical procedures, Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Neuromusculoskeletal physiotherapy.
  • Ability to pass on knowledge to others


Desirable

  • Knowledge of enhanced recovery after surgery pathways within the NHS.
  • Knowledge of pre-habilitation pre-operatively.
  • Knowledge of level one enhanced care post operatively.


Skills

Essential

  • Committed to personal and team development
  • Ability to work independently and manage own caseload
  • Ability to pass on skills to others within both formal and informal environments
  • Administrative and computer skills


Desirable

  • Evidence of participation in research / audit
  • Presentation 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

Cambridgeshire

CB2 0QQ

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

180-B-243280

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