Senior Private Patient Physiotherapist - London, United Kingdom - Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic physiotherapist, with a keen interest in developing and running private patient physiotherapy services, a wide range of clinical experience, good communication skills, interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering excellent patient centred care. You will have the opportunity to develop your specialist skills and knowledge and managerial skills through the delivery and evaluation of a service.

You will have support from band 7 colleagues within other specialities and also Band 8a clinical lead/ specialist physiotherapists and work closely with the well-established multi-disciplinary team. Alongside the clinical case load you will have the responsibilities of supervising student physiotherapists, the day to day service delivery and ensuring a high quality service is developed for these patients. You will also work closely with the band 8a physiotherapist to help with the continuous development of the services as we have a passion to ensuring a high class patient centred service.

We offer a comprehensive in-service training and induction programme. Internal and external courses are supported, and opportunities for postgraduate study exist. Our established appraisal system facilitates career development and progression.

Recent applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job Private patient services are provided by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust on all three sites. The service has a mixed caseload of cardiothoracic, urogynane, hepato-biliary surgery, renal and haematology medicine.

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of physiotherapy for these patients. To assess and treat patients requiring physiotherapy interventions including physical rehabilitation, acute respiratory intervention and on-going patient management.

To ensure high quality delivery of physiotherapy and work as an autonomous practitioner, to assess and treat the patients within the service. To promote clinical governance within the treatment of the patients on the private unit through the implementation of high standards of clinical practice, professional development of staff through training and education and undertaking of audit and research. About us At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential

• Professional qualification in Physiotherapy
• HPC registered Physiotherapist

Experience Essential

• Proven post graduate experience in a variety of acute clinical areas
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Clinical education of students.
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team, including effective cross-Therapies working.
• Experience of using clinical governance framework to monitor and improve quality of patient care.

Desirable

• Knowledge of workings of private practice

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities Essential

• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
• Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with challenging and or emotional situations.
• Ability to carry out physical effort during the working day and carry out concurrent activities requiring skill and dexterity.
• Ability to be empathetic and handle difficult or emotional situations consistently.
• Able to work flexibly based on the needs of the service.
• Knowledge of recent NHS developments and their impact on service provision.

Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Address Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 290-PHC-031#J-18808-Ljbffr