Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Clinical Lead Physiotherapist to join our Critical Care, Surgical & Respiratory (CCSR) Team. We are looking for a Physiotherapist with specialist skills and a passion for the field of Respiratory Therapy to join our Integrated Therapy Service here at GHNHSFT.



The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational day-to-day management of the integrated CCSR service alongside holding a relevant specialist clinical case load. Applicants should have evidence of respiratory experience to a high clinical level and proven leadership skills to suit the demands of delivering high quality, evidence-based practice alongside the management of a large clinical team within a busy acute hospital environment.



Our department welcomes innovation and offers structured support via regular supervision and training opportunities.



To assume responsibility for personal development and ensure other team members are supported for development and supervision by continuing professional development, linked to appraisal As a senior clinical decision maker, take the lead for managerial and operational responsibility for the Therapy team in Critical Care, Surgical & Respiratory (CCSR). To ensure an effective and evidence based service through assessing, planning and implementing treatment programmes. To lead evaluation and service development in the clinical area in line with national and local drivers. To operationally manage Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff working within CCSR, including supervision, annual appraisal, training and general support. To deal with issues relating to performance management (in consultation with Human resources and the Lead Therapist) to effectively manage staff within the clinical team. The post holder will ensure effective stock control and use of resources to support budget management. This includes reviewing staff resources and skill mix to meet service need. The post holder assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area. To maintain a clinical commitment that accounts for a minimum of 50% of contracted hours and to be present clinically in the department, during clinical hours.

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Join a forward-thinking, compassionate, and high-performing integrated Therapy Service at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate and skilled individual to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and collaborative environment, while developing a fulfilling career.



As a member of the Therapy Service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of specialties.



What sets the service apart is our strong multi-disciplinary team culture and collaborative working with other colleagues. You'll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities, including access to structured supervision and educational frameworks, and the chance to be involved in innovative service improvement projects that shape the future of care.



By choosing Gloucestershire Hospitals Therapy Service, you are joining a team that truly values its people. We are proud of our supportive and inclusive culture through our compassionate leadership and our ongoing investment in staff wellbeing and development.



To use highly specialist clinical reasoning skills and knowledge to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; deliver, evaluate and amend the treatment plan working as an autonomous practitioner. Contribute to the medical diagnosis and management of respiratory patients, who may have diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies in individual or group therapy sessions. To maintain clear, accurate and concise patient records in line with departmental and professional standards and include relevant outcome measures. This will include writing patient reports for e.g. medical practitioners and solicitor's requests. To communicate effectively with patients and carers potentially complex, sensitive or distressing information; in order to provide patient centred care, to encourage self-management, maximise rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of the condition. Patients may have communication, perceptual or cognitive/understanding difficulties. To lead audit and service evaluation, to further own and team's clinical practice and service development. To be involved in making recommendations for changes to practice and procedures for the relevant clinical area, and the implementation of these changes. To contribute to the Clinical Governance and Quality agenda by active participation in service initiatives, health and safety and risk management. * To support the operational delivery of the out of hours service at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital.