To lead on the provision of competency based assessment, teaching, education and supervision programmes

To design and deliver training programmes.

To lead on and coordinate the professional band forums

To manage the onboarding of staff to the preceptorship programme.

To provide appropriate training to our preceptor pool.

To take an active role in the delivery of the AHP preceptorship programme

To demonstrate clinical excellence and act as a clinical expert and advisor for Physiotherapists.

To create and maintain positive working relationships within the teams whilst monitoring and appraising performance.

To promote an Interprofessional learning Environment

To support the monitoring of standards of care/support and to assist in the development of responsive and innovative practice

To be responsible for own professional development.

To contribute to national and local health promotion initiatives as appropriate, bringing local services to local people.

To create a dynamic environment conducive to learning and the professional development of staff and students including overseeing the development and maintenance of learning resources and materials.

Main duties of the job

This job is designed to provide the Physiotherapy teams within the Community Health and Integrated Care Division (CHIC) with clinical support to develop all staff with the primary focus of band 5 and 6 Physiotherapists and Apprentices within these services.

The role is to provide induction, training, education, competency development, assessment, monitoring and supporting supervision to Band 5's and 6's initially within the community and then the wider CHIC division.

To provide Interprofessional learning and support for Band 5 and 6 Occupational Therapy and Nursing Staff to develop Physiotherapy competencies.

To lead on the development of apprenticeships within community therapy services and the wider physiotherapy profession as appropriate.

To lead on student education within community therapy services supporting and developing clinical educators and coordinating placements to promote inter-professional experience

To provide specialist advice to PT keyworkers for complex caseloads.

To support clinical supervision for Band 5 / 6's and develop peer support and action learning sets to develop core excellence in conjunction with Band 6 lead supervisors.

To support the recruitment and rotations on B5 Physiotherapists.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Health Professions Council Registered
• Evidence of planning and policy development around education and practice

Desirable

• Leadership qualification/ training

Experience

Essential

• Post-qualification experience working within the NHS in a wide range of settings
• Experience as student Practice Educator
• Experience of supervision and appraising staff

Desirable

• Experience within area of speciality

Skills

Essential

• Expert Physiotherapy clinical reasoning and skills
• Full understanding of the national agenda for relevant clinical pathways
• Understanding of the strategic direction of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Desirable

• Good understanding of the local agenda for relevant clinical groups

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

cross site working

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD

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