Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. This role is ideal for individuals looking to enhance their skills and knowledge while contributing to the development of the T&O service.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, deliver, evaluate, and manage a high-quality therapy service for patients within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Services, including those with Major Trauma.
• Lead the Therapy team, providing clinical supervision and training, and ensuring an integrated service with other therapy teams.
• Manage a clinical caseload across two Trauma and Orthopaedic wards, performing assessments and formulating treatment plans for complex conditions.
• Supervise staff and students, conducting annual performance reviews and monitoring sickness.
• Develop and implement training programs for therapy staff, providing guidance and instruction to patients’ relatives and other professionals.
• Participate in weekend and Bank Holiday working, as well as the respiratory on-call rota.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or degree in Physiotherapy and current HCPC registration.
• Relevant postgraduate training in a specialist area and clinical leadership training or experience.
• Extensive clinical experience in an acute Trauma and Orthopaedic setting, including experience with Major Trauma patients.
• Respiratory experience, particularly in managing acutely unwell patients, tracheostomies, and spinal cord injuries.
• Evidence of training staff and developing training programs, along with experience in audit and service improvement.
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from £49,387 to £56,515 per annum.
• Permanent contract with full-time working hours.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with a focus on personal and professional development.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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