Specialist Physiotherapist

Job summary It is an exciting time to join our Physiotherapy service which is integral to the Trust commitment to become a designated major trauma centre and investment and transformation of elective care provision.
Our patients rate us highly on quality of care and having friendly, approachable staff and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us on this journey.
We are seeking a senior physiotherapist with highly specialist knowledge and skills to join our musculoskeletal outpatient team.
The post holder will manage both NNUH staff members who are able to self refer to our workplace health and wellbeing staff physiotherapy service and patients referred from Consultant clinics requiring acute and specialist management.
Your caseload will include trauma and acquired conditions managed on both conservative or surgical pathways.
You will also be involved in prevention work/initiatives with the staff physiotherapy team.
You will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings including face to face and virtual 1:1 clinics, MDT clinics, education groups, exercise classes and hydrotherapy.
You will play a key role in the development of our services and the knowledge and skills of junior staff in the team.
Main duties of the job We recognize that our staff are our greatest asset and commit to investing in your clinical, research and leadership skills whilst working with us.
We offer unique opportunities to work in diverse and highly specialist clinical areas within regional specialty MDTs, and to engage with national audits and quality improvement projects within a supportive environment.
We are proud to have strong links with the University of East Anglia, to develop our research capabilities and associate tutor opportunities for senior staff.
We will provide supervision and appraisal, and our expectation is that a reflective and pro-active approach to lifelong learning is taken utilising critical self review, peer review and service user a member of our team it is expected that all staff participate in 7-day working and bank holiday provision as dictated by service needs.
For this post, 7-day working may include delivery of care on the Orthopaedic wards or provision of outpatient clinics if running.
Training will be provided to maintain ward based competencies where required.
There is no requirement for the postholder to participate in the physiotherapy respiratory on-call service.
Please note that candidates must be available to attend a face to face interview on-site if applying for this post.
Will consider Band 6 to band 7 progression.
About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas.
We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute.
We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students.
We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals CharityWe can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hoursFast Track Staff Physiotherapy ServiceMulti Faith prayer roomDiscounted gym membershipsExcellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlementWagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn itFree Park & Ride service direct to NNUH siteFree 24-hours confidential counselling supportOn-site NurseryOn-site cafes offering staff discountsSupport in career developmentFlexible staff bankSalary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Job description Job responsibilities 1.
Experienced physiotherapist with highly specialist skills responsible for the physiotherapy management of patients presenting to the relevant service/team within the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.2.
To be the clinical lead physiotherapist responsible for a defined area of work as specified in Appendix 1 (where relevant).3.
To be an expert clinical resource for the physiotherapy management of patients presenting to the relevant specialty, both within the Trust and regionally, as required.4.
To represent the physiotherapy service as a clinical expert in initiatives both within and outside the Trust as requested by the Physiotherapy Services Manager or Physiotherapy Service Lead.5.
To be responsible for an individual caseload including prioritisation, assessment and management of patients with a range of acute and chronic conditions.
Relying on expert clinical judgement and using highly analytical skills, to determine clinical diagnosis and treatment.
To maintain records as a legally autonomous practitioner.6.
To provide a leadership role clinically, educationally, professionally and managerially.7.
To have an active role in the planning, development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of the physiotherapy service provided to patients within and out-reaching from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.8.
To deputise for the Physiotherapy Operational Lead/Integrated Therapy Lead/Service Lead as required.9.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (UK) Evidence of CPD, maintained in a portfolio showing CPD events/activity relevant to the clinical specialty Experience Essential Extensive post-qualification experience including significant experience at senior level in areas relevant to the clinical specialty.
Involvement in service improvement, audit, research and understanding quality issues Student, Physiotherapy Assistant or Physiotherapist direct supervision Skills Essential Proven clinical skills in relevant specialist areas Attitude, aptitude Essential Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion