Physiotherapy Team Lead - Gateshead, United Kingdom - Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Gateshead, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

To support the Physiotherapy Service Lead and Service Line Manager in dealing with concerns and complaints from patients and relatives and actively seek solutions to problems to improve the patient experience.

Investigate and respond to incidents and complaints according to Trust policies and procedures.

To support the Physiotherapy Service Lead and Service Line Manager with the provision of professional physiotherapy advice with regard to patient pathways Ability to demonstrate well developed negotiating and persuasive skills as required, along with the ability to influence and motivate a team within a changing environment Will be responsible for day to day allocation of staff within the designated services and be responsive to service wide requirements and the changing needs of the services.

Ability to assist with planning future services in response to user needs and commissioner requirements through business and action planning.

Will be required to contribute to surge and business continuity planning development.

Work as an autonomous practitioner which will require making a diagnosis and formulation of a treatment plan for patients including those with more complex needs.

Ensure paper and electronic documentation is of the highest standard, ensuring compliance with Professional requirements and Trust policies and procedures.

Work collaboratively with other professionals to assist with improvement of services.

Support with establishing links with key professionals within the Multi-disciplinary team. Work with colleagues to develop the current service by means of education, health promotion, audit and research.

Provide clinical expertise and advice to other staff, including Consultants, other Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, patients families and carers as required in order to ensure seamless, timely and relevant care.

To support staff and ensure they adhere to Health and Safety guidelines and maintain safe environments and working practices.

This vacancy is part of our refer a friend scheme, this means if a friend who currently works for us has told you about this vacancy you could both receive a cash payment.

The full scheme details are included with the additional documents for this role.