- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, or Speech & Language Therapy
- HCPC Registration
- Working at 'M' level as demonstrated by ongoing CPD including 'M' level accreditation, lecturing on 'M' level courses and research/publications and equivalent experience both clinically and managerially
- Continued Professional Development including evidence of reflective practice, in service training, any courses attended, and experience gained.
- Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development
- Recognised post graduate qualification in (, Post graduate certificate Dip/MSc)
- Membership of appropriate special interest group , ACPM/ACPIN
- Recognised post-graduate qualification in management , Certificate, Diploma
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Significant post registration experience in a teaching hospital or equivalent and clinical experience at clinical specialist level within a therapy setting
- Minimum of 1 year's NHS (or equivalent) experience
- Expert knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of Neurosciences patients demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
- Experience of teaching in a clinical setting
- Experience of developing services and staff
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Previous experience as a Head of Professional Group (or equivalent) in a teaching hospital environment or equivalent
- Evidence of published data in recognised journals
- Previous experience of managing a multi-professional group
- Experience of teaching in an educational setting
- Leading a multidisciplinary team
- Actively involved in developing research links with other academic institutions
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent team-working and team building skills
- Expert level of relevant clinical knowledge
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work across a number of specialities
- Ability to seek funding where appropriate including bid applications/ income generation
- Competent IT skills: ability to create and/or format databases and/or spreadsheets using computerized systems
- Experience of working with CCG and NHS-E commissioners.
- Experience of working across organisational boundaries
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Professional demeanour which demonstrates positive behaviours based on Trust values
Clinical Lead Therapist for Rapid Access Rehabilitation - London, United Kingdom - St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Rapid Access Rehabilitation Unit (RAAR) at St George's hospital. The post holder will be the clinical lead for therapy management of the RAAR at St George's Hospital Trust. They will report jointly to the Clinical Director for Neurosciences and Chief Therapist / AHP Lead and work closely with other Consultant/Professional Lead/Head of service peers within Therapies as well as Clinical Leads and Consultants across the Neurosciences directorate.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post holder will be to provide leadership and clinical management to the therapists who support the neurorehabilitation services in the acute rehabilitation ward setting ensuring a high standard of care and quality outcomes. Key contributions and assurance will be provided to all members of the team to maintain high standards of care and service development.
About us
St Georges Hospital is a thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these. St George's has committed to and invested in developing a vibrant and positive organisational culture which celebrates diversity, innovation, and teamwork. The post holder is expected to be a role model for the immediate and wider team.
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Please see attached the job description for more details on the main responsibilities for this role.
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Professional presentation
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