Job summary To lead in the organisation, co-ordination and delivery of the Rheumatology Physiotherapy service, providing specialist expertise in the management of children with inflammatory conditions (including pain management) andnon-inflammatory musculoskeletal presentations.
This will involve input to the Rheumatology service, in addition to inpatients and outpatients across the trust.
To meet the national standards of a service caring for children with inflammatory and non-inflammatory joint conditions.
Main duties of the job Assess treat and manage Inflammatory and Non-Inflammatory patients in the clinic, outpatient and ward settings.Lead the Rheumatology Physiotherapy service for clinical provision, staff development/appraisal and teaching.Liaison with the wider MDT and external agencies in the planning of patient care.Support the wider Musculoskeletal service and specialities within it, including participation in out of hours working.
About us Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK.
Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work.
Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership.
Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work.
We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC Registration Desirable Attended relevant Post Graduate courses/qualifications in relation to Rheumatological conditions Relevant leadership/management courses Knowledge & Nature of Experience Essential Previous experience including paediatrics, musculoskeletal outpatients/inpatients.
Evidence of teaching and supervising other staff Evidence of participation in audit/research projects Evidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working Desirable Experience of training and supervision of other professionals in Rheumatological conditions Analytical and Judgement Skills Essential Able to deal with a busy workload Desirable Able to organise/delegate workload Evidence of good verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of current professional issues and government policies relating to service provision Able to deal with stress and increasing work pressures Understanding of resource management and skill mix Able to respond to changes in working practice Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes Essential Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills Ability to manually handle patients and equipment Able to demonstrate the trust values Demonstrates professionalism and positive manner Desirable Awareness of limitations Able to use initiative Able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability Demonstrates self-motivation and forward thinking Desire to work efficiently and offer a good service Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge Essential Desire to keep clinically updated and to deepen interest in Rheumatological conditions Willingness to participate in the out of hours Orthopaedic rota Awareness of needs of individuals from minority groups Desirable Desire to improve management and leadership skills Record of continuing professional development Membership of specialist interest group APCP, Previous experience of managing a service/team Experience of service creation and setting vision for its delivery.
Other Requirements Essential Able to travel to off-site locations and patient's homes