Job summary Hywel Dda University Health Board has an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Lead Community Physiotherapist in Neurology/Stroke.
The post is based in Pembrokeshire and will fit in with the existing Senior Clinical Lead team in the county.
They will take a lead in community Stroke care as well as supporting the provision of wider Neurological Physiotherapy in the community setting with a pro-active, flexible and dynamic team.
The post holder will work closely with the other Clinical Lead Physiotherapists to further develop stroke services and wider therapy services within the county and will need to be highly specialised in stroke and neuro-rehabilitation handling.
They will have the ability to train and develop their team.
The post holder will need strong leadership, organisational and team management skills.
They will have passion for their clients, the desire for service improvement and transformation following stroke guidelines.
They will be aware of the evidence base for evaluation through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of on call respiratory service.
The team works closely with inpatient and community colleagues, local MDT, patients and their families, in order to maximise patient outcomes and support discharge pathways.
If you are interested we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job We are looking for an individual with great interpersonal skills to network with acute and community colleges to co-ordinate a responsive, seamless service across pathways and sectors.
The post holder will have organisational ability and a commitment to service development by developing the evidence base for evaluation through audit, clinical effectiveness and research activity.
As appropriate, there will be an expectation to deputise for senior management.
As a versatile postgraduate, they will need to have a strong clinical grounding in stroke rehabilitation, neurological conditions, general rehabilitation, falls and frailty syndrome, cardiorespiratory conditions, MSK problems and a good understanding of current issues affecting patient flow and community services.
The post holder will work autonomously as a highly skilled practitioner managing a clinical caseload of patients with diverse, complex health and social care needs, and alongside members of the MDT in a managerial and clinical role.
The successful applicant will provide clinical leadership, specialist expertise and supervision to Junior Physiotherapists, Therapy Support workers, students and generic Rehabilitation Assistants.
There will be a strong educational element to the role as a clinical expert.
About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties.
Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homesHighly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Interviews will be held on 18/12/2024.
Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Degree or recognised equivalent in Physiotherapy Current professional registration with HCPC Significant post graduate specialist education within relevant clinical area at level equivalent to Masters or equivalent experience Desirable MSc within relevant specialty Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant area Non medical prescribing qualification Clinical/ Practice Education Training Course Member of professional body/Specialist Interest Group Evidence of leadership courses / qualifications Experience Essential Significant post-graduate experience; including relevant experience in specialist field Managing a complex caseload using an advanced clinical reasoning process Significant experience working as an autonomous practitioner Significant experience in multi agency team working within specialist area Therapeutic handling and risk assessments Direct involvement with carers and families Evidence of supporting service compliance with clinical governance requirements.
Leadership of clinical networks/ clinical practice groups Experience in assisting in leading service developments Experience in staff development Experience in presenting within clinical area Performance Management Desirable Experience of team management Experience of service development across professional boundaries Experience in undertaking risk assessments Experience of health promotion and preventative developments within service Experience of referring for and analysing the results of tests Teaching & educational assessment experience Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Other Essential Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Flexible approach to needs of the service