Deputy Team Lead Physiotherapist (DME)

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge is recruiting a Deputy Team Lead Physiotherapist in the Department of Medicine for the Elderly. The role involves advanced assessments for frail elderly patients and providing clinical leadership. Candidates should possess a degree in Physiotherapy, relevant experience, and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers flexible working hours, with opportunities for professional development and contributions to clinical education.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent).
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate education or Continuing Professional Development.
• Membership in a professional body is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of elderly patients.
• Hold responsibility for a caseload and defined service area.
• Supervise and educate physiotherapy students.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently & manage own caseload

Committed to personal and team development

Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others

Administrative and computer skills

Evidence of participation in research/audit

Presentation Skills

Education

Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy

State Registration

Evidence of relevant postgraduate level education/CPD

Membership in a professional body

Job description

Overview

Deputy Team lead Dep of Medicine for the Elderly (DME) Physiotherapist – NHS AfC: Band 6. Main area Physiotherapy. Contract Permanent. Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered).

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Working for our organisation

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals 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. CUH is recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. 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 for regional, national and international populations.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We value our differences and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We welcome applications for all positions irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Static Band 6 / Deputy Team Lead within the Physiotherapy Team for the Department of Medicine for the Elderly. The department provides varied experience and learning opportunities for areas like medical short stay, acute frailty unit, elderly care core wards (complex long stay patients) and Falls MDT Clinic run jointly with geriatrician consultants. Our team also covers certain medical specialties like infectious diseases, liver and renal conditions.

We have a varied caseload comprising complex neurological, respiratory, MSK, acute medical and orthopaedic patients. The post-holder will provide clinical expertise and leadership to these wards and support to our junior staff.

Please note that as part of the interviews process a practical element is required.

Main duties of the job

• To perform advanced physiotherapeutic assessment of frail elderly patients with diverse medical, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.
• To hold responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working unsupervised. Access to advice and support from senior physiotherapists is available if required.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To supervise, educate and assess the performance of physiotherapy students. This would be to a graduate standard and involve working with universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.
• To undertake evidence-based practice, audit and research projects to further own and team\'s clinical practice. Make recommendations to clinical lead for changes to practice by the team. May lead implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols.
• To maintain specialist respiratory physiotherapy competency in order to participate in the out of hour’s respiratory physiotherapy service.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
• State Registration
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate level education/CPD
• Membership professional body e.g. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or professional network

Experience

• 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
• Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff or assistants
• Band 6 NHS experience
• Experience in supervising students
• Experience in supervising others e.g. juniors and assistants
• Experience of working in a community setting
• Experience in conducting formal presentations

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of Care of the Older Person, General Medicine, Respiratory, Neurological and Musculoskeletal conditions
• Knowledge of workings of community and primary care

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Committed to personal and team development
• Ability to work independently & manage own caseload
• Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
• Administrative and computer skills
• Evidence of participation in research / audit
• Presentation Skills

Additional Requirements

• The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.