Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Complex Care/ Medical Stepdown

To discuss this role further please contact Abby Daykin on 01924512234 or email abbegail.daykin@nhs.net; or email Anna Holmes on Anna.Holmes12@nhs.net

About The Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a permanent position as a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist at Dewsbury District Hospital to join our inpatient team. As a team, we strive to provide a positive experience and person centred approach at each and every patient contact. As well as having a flexible and supportive team ethos, we aspire to deliver a high standard of team development and training; aiming to embed new methods this into our forward thinking discharge plans. We have strong links with other therapy teams and MDT roles. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Physiotherapist to join our service.

The post plays a key role in reviewing inpatient therapy pathways, auditing and developing other team members to deliver a high-quality therapy service and to ensure best evidence based practice and outcomes.

We need the individual to be a team player with excellent communication, organisational, teaching and leadership skills who is committed to facilitating positive change management, developing themselves and the team. We are a 7 day service and the successful post holder would be expected to be able to cover the service needs of this.

Main duties

The main purpose and duties of the role is to work with the therapy service lead, team leader and other clinical specialists for the respective services to ensure the delivery of a high quality, patient centred and outcome focused therapy service within the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust. The clinical specialist will be a role model for the team sharing and developing good practice, providing clinical expertise to the team in Physiotherapy, participating in service developments on the Dewsbury site.

Take a lead role in the advanced assessment and treatment of complex fractured neck of femur, care of elderly, medical step down. Act as a source of expertise on the management of the patients and provide an advisory service to patients, physiotherapists and other health personnel. Undertake the supervision and assist with the organisational management of the more Junior Staff, assistants and students allocated to the service. Contribute and assist with organising the Department's In-Service training programme in collaboration with other senior staff. In conjunction with the Therapy Service Lead In-patients, other clinical lead Therapists and management teams strive to ensure excellence of training across the whole organisation.

Professional

To write departmental and implement Trust wide/departmental policies, procedures and guidelines. Or partake in feedback (depends on grade and role). Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust dress code Uphold the Trust’s values and behaviours (available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence. Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her business. Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and respect the equality of patients at all time.

For further details please see the Job Description word document attached to the advert

Qualifications

Essential person specification requirements

Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. Registered with the Health Care Professions Council Have or be working towards Masters degree Leadership/ management course

Training

Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at recent and relevant postgraduate courses Portfolio evidence of information learning Leadership skills IT Skills including use of NHS systems e.g ICE/Systm1/CITO/Microsoft Office

Experience

Evidence of comprehensive clinical band 6/7 experience. Experience with evidence of rotations in acute medical conditions Supervision of staff groups, inclusive of diverse skill mix Experience of integrated working

Further criteria including desirable specifications can be found in the Job Description attached

Be part of MY team

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients’ homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Application Guidance

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Our Benefits

Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Home electronics scheme Cycle to work scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Car lease salary sacrifice scheme - subject to eligibility criteria Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ+ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support

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