We are looking for an individual who has advanced skills, can treat and manage complex patients and who is confident to challenge current practice and ensure that our patients receive up-to-date evidence based treatmentsThe successful candidate will contribute to the weekend and bank holiday rota.
Undertake a clinical team leader role, in planning, coordinating, and delivering the Physiotherapy service provided to patients across the Cardiology Pathway in the CCCS Team.With the support of the Pathway Leads and Clinical Specialist evaluate patient services across the specialities and assist in the development, planning and progression of service provision.To take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the specialty, who may have complex and / or chronic presentations, and to determine clinical diagnosis and Physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.To work and lead in the integrated therapy team – being a line manager to both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Staff.To provide highly specialist advice and training to Physiotherapists, students and other healthcare professionals in their speciality.The post holder will be required to work shifts including weekends and to participate in the bank holiday rota.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.
As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
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As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
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