Job Description

To provide a professional leadership and management role in order to inspire the professional

development of nursing within infection prevention and control

To support Matrons, specialist clinical staff and ward nurses in the delivery of a high quality patient

focused care which contributes to the patients overall experience.

To deputise as required for the Head of IPC Nursing. To develop procedures, guidelines and protocols to support the development of a safe and efficient

service.

To monitor the level of service provided by the support services through regular audit and take

remedial action as necessary.

To supervise the professional development and appraisal of staff through their line management

structure.



Provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to musculoskeletal in and out-patient paediatric patients at the Royal Free Hospital Hampstead.



Provide specialist advice regarding the musculoskeletal physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients referred to the service.



Act as a source of expertise on the management of musculoskeletal conditions and to provide an advisory service to patients, other physiotherapists, other healthcare professionals and the primary healthcare team including GPs.



Be responsible for the safe and correct use of physiotherapy equipment within the department.



Ensure staff are competent to use physiotherapy equipment within the department.



Supervise more junior and student physiotherapists as needed



To maintain associated records as an autonomous practitioner.



Responsible for organising groups



Teaching and clinical supervision of student physiotherapists



Contribute to in service training for the wider paediatric team



To support the community and schools team and complex needs service as and when needed.



The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.



Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/



Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.