Total 44 Senior Executive job vacancies in Wexham, SL2 4HL

If you are inspired to know more about this opportunity and our team, please see the job description attached, which outlines the main duties of this post. There may be opportunities to consider a static positions in medicine so please enquire. To find about more about the additional things we can offer get in touch.

Attached you will find the Job Description and Person Specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Key tasks andresponsibilities To be responsible for implementing within your clinical practice, the relevant standards and policies To propose and make changes to working practices in consultation with the speciality lead where applicable To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practices and evaluate the outcomes To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex presentation using investigative and analytical skills. To seek guidance from senior staff as required. To devise an individualised physiotherapy management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills to utilise a range of treatment options in formulating a specialised programme of care To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. This includes patient documentation in both professional and medical notes. To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance, clinical risk and to demonstrate the use of treatment plans with an evidence based link To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions, including highly developed manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling. There is a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during the day. To keep up to date with clinical developments and maintain background knowledge in this speciality area analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in clinical practice. To ensure that junior members of the team are informed of developments and changes and work to these standards To ensure that as an individual practitioner, the post holder advises the Band 7 and 8a of any changes to the service to ensure quality and effectiveness of care for their patients. To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, adhering to the departments medical devices policy. This includes competence and accuracy to use equipment by yourself and other healthcare professionals, carers and patients. To participate in the respiratory on call rota. This job will involve frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions eg. bodily fluids, including sputum, unpleasant smells and occasional exposure to hostility in the form of verbal and physical aggression. Management To achieve planning the effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals and unpredictable workload To be able to prioritise both clinical and managerial workload, which will require frequent concentration, in an unpredictable environment. To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner when imparting bad news regarding rehabilitation potential e.g. neurological patients, cystic fibrosis or those patients in ICU. To ensure this is communicated sensitively to all parties concerned. To work with the physiotherapy team to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of department policies and the yearly performance plan To supervise junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy technicians and physiotherapy students on clinical placements To be responsible to and deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist responsible for the clinical team in each speciality and in their absence ensure the service runs smoothly. To maintain and provide accurate and timely statistical information as required in consultation with senior staff To participate in the Trust Appraisal Scheme both as an appraiser and an appraisee To ensure that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported to your line manager and the physiotherapy manager immediately to ensure that appropriate action may be taken. Communication To liaise with other physiotherapists as necessary with regard to patient care and arrange outpatient appointments when required To be an active member within the multi-disciplinary team and ensure good communication skills with other professions both verbally and in writing in the patients medical notes To communicate effectively with other disciplines outside the immediate team both internally and externally to ensure an ongoing multidisciplinary approach to care both verbally and by providing clinic letters , transfer and discharge reports To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Manager and senior staff on all professional matters When required to be involved in other multidisciplinary groups within the Trust. To maintain an accurate record keeping system in line with CSP standards and local guidelines To attend any ward rounds, meetings, case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate and timely management of patients through to discharge To attend and be an active participant in speciality and departmental staff meetings. To initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups appropriate to the clinical field To be able to motivate others through effective communication skills To use interpreters when required to ensure effective communication occurs with patients who are hard of hearing or do not speak/understand enough English for the purposes of consent and co-operation for treatment To report all complaints/incidents to the immediate senior member of staff and document accordingly Education To assist the in the supervision and development of the junior physiotherapists on rotation in the clinical area with Band 7 assistance To be responsible with the Band 7 physiotherapist for the training of students on placement, juniors, technicians and assistants within the clinical area. To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development To keep abreast of all new developments which includes attending relevant study days and visits to specialist units To disseminate knowledge to physiotherapy staff through in-service training and be available for training other health care professionals on study days and on the ward Research/Audit/Quality To lead, in conjunction with the Band 8a, in appropriate work related research/evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the speciality In line with the Trusts commitment to Clinical Governance, to initiate and carry through clinical audit programmes and evaluate your own clinical effectiveness To play a significant role in the specialities annual quality plan which, as part of the Performance Plan, is monitored on a quarterly basis Location / Mobility You may be required to work at or from any additional location as may be determined by the Trust. The Trust also reserves the right to change your base on a permanent basis to a location determined by it at the time that the change is made. You will also be required to travel between different Trusts premises for the performance of your duties.

Job Summary

We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.

We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click important-information-for-applicants (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).

We are Recruiting for a Senior Catering Supervisor to manage the school kitchen establishment. The candidate should be a team player, hard-working, organised, creative and passionate about customer service. Previous experience in a similar role is required as you would be responsible for the management of staff, not only onsite but in spoke units also. The candidate should be able to work in a high-pressure, high-turnover environment and have excellent interpersonal/communication skills. The candidate should also have experience in being responsible for managing and co-ordinating functions, weddings and events.

Flexibility regarding start & finish times, to suit the needs of the service, would be desirable. This post is 52 weeks. Start date is subject to PVG and Occupational Health Checks.

For more details see the attached Role Profile below.

Before you apply, find out a little bit about us and why we are a Great Place to Work.

Staff Values & Behaviours

North Ayrshire Council uses behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.

Further information on our Staff Values and how to complete behaviour based application form questions is available on the Staff values and behaviours (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).

Additional Information

For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.

PVG (Children)

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted in instalments from your wages following commencement of employment. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/. For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit Pre-employment checks (north-ayrshire.gov.uk).

Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete.

Our Workstyles

As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:

In Building – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location.

This post has been allocated the workstyle: In Building

More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - Workstyles (north-ayrshire.gov.uk). If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at interview.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are seeking a well-motivated and forward thinking Physiotherapist to join our new Respiratory Band 6 Rotational wheel.

The Physiotherapy department is looking for the right candidate to help promote the role of Physiotherapy within the respiratory service. Under the guidance of a team of Band 7’s, you will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and managerially within a friendly and supportive environment where excellence is encouraged.

The rotations are of 8 month duration and will be through the following areas:
• ITU / Surgery
• Respiratory Medicine/ MADU
• Community Respiratory (AIRs Team)

As a senior clinician you will be involved in the supervision, education and appraisal of physiotherapists, support staff and students and you will have the opportunity to lead and be involved in appropriate service development. As a trust we actively promote CPD through supported study leave and funding for external courses.

The post holder will be required participate in the overnight on call rota. Weekend working commitments will be dependent on service and rotational needs. The community nature of one rotation means it is essential the post holder has their own car and a full UK driving Licence.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.


• To provide a high standard physiotherapy service in assessing and treating patients who may have a complex presentation
• To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists/technicians/assistants and students and be involved in teaching MDT staff
• To participate in CPD and other departmental activities
• To participate in the weekend and on call service



Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
Key tasks and responsibilities
• To be responsible for implementing within your clinical practice, the relevant standards and policies
• To propose and make changes to working practices in consultation with the speciality lead where applicable
• To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practices and evaluate the outcomes
• To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload
• To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex presentation using investigative and analytical skills. To seek guidance from senior staff as required.
• To devise an individualised physiotherapy management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills to utilise a range of treatment options in formulating a specialised programme of care
• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. This includes patient documentation in both professional and medical notes.
• To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance, clinical risk and to demonstrate the use of treatment plans with an evidence based link
• To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions, including highly developed manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling. There is a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during the day.
• To keep up to date with clinical developments and maintain background knowledge in this speciality area analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in clinical practice.
• To ensure that junior members of the team are informed of developments and changes and work to these standards
• To ensure that as an individual practitioner, the post holder advises the Band 7 and 8a of any changes to the service to ensure quality and effectiveness of care for their patients.
• To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, adhering to the department’s medical devices policy. This includes competence and accuracy to use equipment by yourself and other healthcare professionals, carers and patients.
• To participate in the respiratory on call rota.



This job will involve frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions eg. bodily fluids, including sputum, unpleasant smells and occasional exposure to hostility in the form of verbal and physical aggression.



Management
• To achieve planning the effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals and unpredictable workload
• To be able to prioritise both clinical and managerial workload, which will require frequent concentration, in an unpredictable environment.
• To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner when imparting bad news regarding rehabilitation potential e.g. neurological patients, cystic fibrosis or those patients in ICU. To ensure this is communicated sensitively to all parties concerned.
• To work with the physiotherapy team to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of department policies and the yearly performance plan
• To supervise junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy technicians and physiotherapy students on clinical placements
• To be responsible to and deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist responsible for the clinical team in each speciality and in their absence ensure the service runs smoothly.
• To maintain and provide accurate and timely statistical information as required in consultation with senior staff
• To participate in the Trust Appraisal Scheme both as an appraiser and an appraisee
• To ensure that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported to your line manager and the physiotherapy manager immediately to ensure that appropriate action may be taken.


Communication
• To liaise with other physiotherapists as necessary with regard to patient care and arrange outpatient appointments when required
• To be an active member within the multi-disciplinary team and ensure good communication skills with other professions both verbally and in writing in the patient’s medical notes
• To communicate effectively with other disciplines outside the immediate team both internally and externally to ensure an ongoing multidisciplinary approach to care both verbally and by providing clinic letters , transfer and discharge reports
• To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news
• To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Manager and senior staff on all professional matters
• When required to be involved in other multidisciplinary groups within the Trust.
• To maintain an accurate record keeping system in line with CSP standards and local guidelines
• To attend any ward rounds, meetings, case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate and timely management of patients through to discharge
• To attend and be an active participant in speciality and departmental staff meetings.
• To initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups appropriate to the clinical field
• To be able to motivate others through effective communication skills
• To use interpreters when required to ensure effective communication occurs with patients who are hard of hearing or do not speak/understand enough English for the purposes of consent and co-operation for treatment
• To report all complaints/incidents to the immediate senior member of staff and document accordingly


Education
• To assist the in the supervision and development of the junior physiotherapists on rotation in the clinical area with Band 7 assistance
• To be responsible with the Band 7 physiotherapist for the training of students on placement, juniors, technicians and assistants within the clinical area.
• To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development
• To keep abreast of all new developments which includes attending relevant study days and visits to specialist units
• To disseminate knowledge to physiotherapy staff through in-service training and be available for training other health care professionals on study days and on the ward


Research/Audit/Quality
• To lead, in conjunction with the Band 8a, in appropriate work related research/evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the speciality
• In line with the Trust’s commitment to Clinical Governance, to initiate and carry through clinical audit programmes and evaluate your own clinical effectiveness
• To play a significant role in the specialities annual quality plan which, as part of the Performance Plan, is monitored on a quarterly basis



Location / Mobility
• You may be required to work at or from any additional location as may be determined by the Trust. The Trust also reserves the right to change your base on a permanent basis to a location determined by it at the time that the change is made.
• You will also be required to travel between different Trust’s premises for the performance of your duties.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

A fantastic static Band6 Occupational Therapyopportunity has arisen at Wexham Park Hospital (WPH). This static role will give you an opportunity for targeted training to further develop or acquire specialist OT skills within medicine (Respiratory, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Frailty, Falls and Dementia care). You will have access to the newly launched competency framework and standardized career pathway framework.

The OT department has a structured business plan in place, and it fully supports the weekly 20% protected non-clinical time including training that will be instrumental in enabling you to excel in your enhanced static role.

The team is led by a dedicated Principal OT for medicine who works closely with the Team Leader and Clinical Specialist. There is also support available from the Practice Development Lead and Clinical Flow lead for OT.This strong senior support is a commitment toachievinga clear vision that prioritizes staff development, collaborative working and creating a positive workplace culture.

We are interested in supporting OTs who are looking to return to practice (RTP).

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK



To provide excellent, holistic and person-centered clinical care that advocates for patients

Participate in audits, data gathering and analysis exercises with support from senior colleagues

Actively seek areas for improvement and be open to change

Strive to provide an evidence-based service fit for today and the future

Assume responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area, in the absence of the team leader

Provide clinical supervision and training to junior staff with support from senior colleagues

Our teams across all sites have a friendly, supportive atmosphere and a real team ethic. We promote and aim to achieve the ideal work-life balance, with an emphasis on flexibility.







Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

If you are inspired to know more about this opportunity and our team, please see the job description attached, which outlines the main duties of this post. There may be opportunities to consider a static positions in medicine so please enquire.

To find about more about the additional things we can offer get in touch.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

Are you dynamic? Are you passionate about working in Critical Care & Surgery? Are you looking to work in a committed, driven team, striving to develop evidence-based practice & embed patient-focused care? If so, we are looking for you to join our expanding Surgical & Critical Care team right now!

Following recent successful business cases we are looking to recruit additional staff into the Critical Care and Surgery Team at Wexham Park Hospital. We are very excited to have the opportunity to further expand the Critical care and Surgical physiotherapy team.

This post offers the exciting prospect of being a core member of the team working in Critical Care & Surgery. This will include inpatient work in Critical Care, Surgical Acute Dependency Unit, General Surgery, plastics & ENT. There will also be opportunities to contribute & collaborate with our award-winning surgical prehabilitation service & our innovative Critical Care Rehabilitation & Follow-up Service.

You will be supported & developed by both your Band 7 Team Leader & our cross-site APP for Critical Care. We are committed to ensuring we deliver high quality, individualised care to patients on critical care & the surgical wards in line with best practice, as well as developing our staff to achieve your career aspirations.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.



This post holder will work within the team providing surgical & critical care physiotherapy services at Wexham Park Hospital.

They will provide therapeutic clinical expertise & quality advice to patients on critical care & surgery as well as support to the multi-disciplinary team. Clinical supervision, appraisal and teaching of band 5's & students will be core components of this role.

They will demonstrate excellent communication and collaborative working, along with other clinical specialists across the Trust, in order to provide a high quality, efficient service.

With support & direction from their Team Leader & APP they will participate in service development & audit as well as education to both physiotherapists & the MDT.







Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

Attached you will find the Job Description and Person Specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role.

We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

Key tasks andresponsibilities To be responsible for implementing within your clinical practice, the relevant standards and policies To propose and make changes to working practices in consultation with the speciality lead where applicable To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practices and evaluate the outcomes To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex presentation using investigative and analytical skills. To seek guidance from senior staff as required. To devise an individualised physiotherapy management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills to utilise a range of treatment options in formulating a specialised programme of care To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. This includes patient documentation in both professional and medical notes. To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance, clinical risk and to demonstrate the use of treatment plans with an evidence based link To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions, including highly developed manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling. There is a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during the day. To keep up to date with clinical developments and maintain background knowledge in this speciality area analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in clinical practice. To ensure that junior members of the team are informed of developments and changes and work to these standards To ensure that as an individual practitioner, the post holder advises the Band 7 and 8a of any changes to the service to ensure quality and effectiveness of care for their patients. To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, adhering to the departments medical devices policy. This includes competence and accuracy to use equipment by yourself and other healthcare professionals, carers and patients. To participate in the respiratory on call rota. This job will involve frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions eg. bodily fluids, including sputum, unpleasant smells and occasional exposure to hostility in the form of verbal and physical aggression. Management To achieve planning the effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals and unpredictable workload To be able to prioritise both clinical and managerial workload, which will require frequent concentration, in an unpredictable environment. To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner when imparting bad news regarding rehabilitation potential e.g. neurological patients, cystic fibrosis or those patients in ICU. To ensure this is communicated sensitively to all parties concerned. To work with the physiotherapy team to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of department policies and the yearly performance plan To supervise junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy technicians and physiotherapy students on clinical placements To be responsible to and deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist responsible for the clinical team in each speciality and in their absence ensure the service runs smoothly. To maintain and provide accurate and timely statistical information as required in consultation with senior staff To participate in the Trust Appraisal Scheme both as an appraiser and an appraisee To ensure that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported to your line manager and the physiotherapy manager immediately to ensure that appropriate action may be taken. Communication To liaise with other physiotherapists as necessary with regard to patient care and arrange outpatient appointments when required To be an active member within the multi-disciplinary team and ensure good communication skills with other professions both verbally and in writing in the patients medical notes To communicate effectively with other disciplines outside the immediate team both internally and externally to ensure an ongoing multidisciplinary approach to care both verbally and by providing clinic letters , transfer and discharge reports To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Manager and senior staff on all professional matters When required to be involved in other multidisciplinary groups within the Trust. To maintain an accurate record keeping system in line with CSP standards and local guidelines To attend any ward rounds, meetings, case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate and timely management of patients through to discharge To attend and be an active participant in speciality and departmental staff meetings. To initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups appropriate to the clinical field To be able to motivate others through effective communication skills To use interpreters when required to ensure effective communication occurs with patients who are hard of hearing or do not speak/understand enough English for the purposes of consent and co-operation for treatment To report all complaints/incidents to the immediate senior member of staff and document accordingly Education To assist the in the supervision and development of the junior physiotherapists on rotation in the clinical area with Band 7 assistance To be responsible with the Band 7 physiotherapist for the training of students on placement, juniors, technicians and assistants within the clinical area. To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development To keep abreast of all new developments which includes attending relevant study days and visits to specialist units To disseminate knowledge to physiotherapy staff through in-service training and be available for training other health care professionals on study days and on the ward Research/Audit/Quality To lead, in conjunction with the Band 8a, in appropriate work related research/evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the speciality In line with the Trusts commitment to Clinical Governance, to initiate and carry through clinical audit programmes and evaluate your own clinical effectiveness To play a significant role in the specialities annual quality plan which, as part of the Performance Plan, is monitored on a quarterly basis Location / Mobility You may be required to work at or from any additional location as may be determined by the Trust. The Trust also reserves the right to change your base on a permanent basis to a location determined by it at the time that the change is made. You will also be required to travel between different Trusts premises for the performance of your duties.

We are seeking a well-motivated and forward thinking Physiotherapist to join our new Respiratory Band 6 Rotational wheel.

The Physiotherapy department is looking for the right candidate to help promote the role of Physiotherapy within the respiratory service. Under the guidance of a team of Band 7’s, you will have the opportunity to develop both clinically and managerially within a friendly and supportive environment where excellence is encouraged.

The rotations are of 8 month duration and will be through the following areas:
• ITU / Surgery
• Respiratory Medicine/ MADU
• Community Respiratory (AIRs Team)

As a senior clinician you will be involved in the supervision, education and appraisal of physiotherapists, support staff and students and you will have the opportunity to lead and be involved in appropriate service development. As a trust we actively promote CPD through supported study leave and funding for external courses.

The post holder will be required participate in the overnight on call rota. Weekend working commitments will be dependent on service and rotational needs. The community nature of one rotation means it is essential the post holder has their own car and a full UK driving Licence.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.


• To provide a high standard physiotherapy service in assessing and treating patients who may have a complex presentation
• To supervise and teach recently qualified physiotherapists/technicians/assistants and students and be involved in teaching MDT staff
• To participate in CPD and other departmental activities
• To participate in the weekend and on call service



Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo
Key tasks and responsibilities
• To be responsible for implementing within your clinical practice, the relevant standards and policies
• To propose and make changes to working practices in consultation with the speciality lead where applicable
• To maintain a high standard of clinical care using evidence based practices and evaluate the outcomes
• To be responsible as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant clinical caseload
• To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex presentation using investigative and analytical skills. To seek guidance from senior staff as required.
• To devise an individualised physiotherapy management and/or treatment plan, using clinical reasoning skills to utilise a range of treatment options in formulating a specialised programme of care
• To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your professional activities working within codes of practice and professional guidelines. This includes patient documentation in both professional and medical notes.
• To demonstrate a sound understanding of clinical governance, clinical risk and to demonstrate the use of treatment plans with an evidence based link
• To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions, including highly developed manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling. There is a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods during the day.
• To keep up to date with clinical developments and maintain background knowledge in this speciality area analysing current research and discussing and implementing changes in clinical practice.
• To ensure that junior members of the team are informed of developments and changes and work to these standards
• To ensure that as an individual practitioner, the post holder advises the Band 7 and 8a of any changes to the service to ensure quality and effectiveness of care for their patients.
• To be responsible for the safe use of equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy duties, adhering to the department’s medical devices policy. This includes competence and accuracy to use equipment by yourself and other healthcare professionals, carers and patients.
• To participate in the respiratory on call rota.



This job will involve frequent exposure to unpleasant working conditions eg. bodily fluids, including sputum, unpleasant smells and occasional exposure to hostility in the form of verbal and physical aggression.



Management
• To achieve planning the effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals and unpredictable workload
• To be able to prioritise both clinical and managerial workload, which will require frequent concentration, in an unpredictable environment.
• To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner when imparting bad news regarding rehabilitation potential e.g. neurological patients, cystic fibrosis or those patients in ICU. To ensure this is communicated sensitively to all parties concerned.
• To work with the physiotherapy team to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of department policies and the yearly performance plan
• To supervise junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy technicians and physiotherapy students on clinical placements
• To be responsible to and deputise for the Band 7 Physiotherapist responsible for the clinical team in each speciality and in their absence ensure the service runs smoothly.
• To maintain and provide accurate and timely statistical information as required in consultation with senior staff
• To participate in the Trust Appraisal Scheme both as an appraiser and an appraisee
• To ensure that all equipment defects, accidents and complaints are reported to your line manager and the physiotherapy manager immediately to ensure that appropriate action may be taken.


Communication
• To liaise with other physiotherapists as necessary with regard to patient care and arrange outpatient appointments when required
• To be an active member within the multi-disciplinary team and ensure good communication skills with other professions both verbally and in writing in the patient’s medical notes
• To communicate effectively with other disciplines outside the immediate team both internally and externally to ensure an ongoing multidisciplinary approach to care both verbally and by providing clinic letters , transfer and discharge reports
• To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news
• To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Manager and senior staff on all professional matters
• When required to be involved in other multidisciplinary groups within the Trust.
• To maintain an accurate record keeping system in line with CSP standards and local guidelines
• To attend any ward rounds, meetings, case conferences as appropriate in order to ensure appropriate and timely management of patients through to discharge
• To attend and be an active participant in speciality and departmental staff meetings.
• To initiate and maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups appropriate to the clinical field
• To be able to motivate others through effective communication skills
• To use interpreters when required to ensure effective communication occurs with patients who are hard of hearing or do not speak/understand enough English for the purposes of consent and co-operation for treatment
• To report all complaints/incidents to the immediate senior member of staff and document accordingly


Education
• To assist the in the supervision and development of the junior physiotherapists on rotation in the clinical area with Band 7 assistance
• To be responsible with the Band 7 physiotherapist for the training of students on placement, juniors, technicians and assistants within the clinical area.
• To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development
• To keep abreast of all new developments which includes attending relevant study days and visits to specialist units
• To disseminate knowledge to physiotherapy staff through in-service training and be available for training other health care professionals on study days and on the ward


Research/Audit/Quality
• To lead, in conjunction with the Band 8a, in appropriate work related research/evaluation projects and to be aware of current research relevant to the speciality
• In line with the Trust’s commitment to Clinical Governance, to initiate and carry through clinical audit programmes and evaluate your own clinical effectiveness
• To play a significant role in the specialities annual quality plan which, as part of the Performance Plan, is monitored on a quarterly basis



Location / Mobility
• You may be required to work at or from any additional location as may be determined by the Trust. The Trust also reserves the right to change your base on a permanent basis to a location determined by it at the time that the change is made.
• You will also be required to travel between different Trust’s premises for the performance of your duties.


This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024

If you are inspired to know more about this opportunity and our team, please see the job description attached, which outlines the main duties of this post. There may be opportunities to consider a static positions in medicine so please enquire. To find about more about the additional things we can offer get in touch.

A fantastic static Band6 Occupational Therapyopportunity has arisen at Wexham Park Hospital (WPH). This static role will give you an opportunity for targeted training to further develop or acquire specialist OT skills within medicine (Respiratory, Cardiology, Rheumatology, Frailty, Falls and Dementia care). You will have access to the newly launched competency framework and standardized career pathway framework.

The OT department has a structured business plan in place, and it fully supports the weekly 20% protected non-clinical time including training that will be instrumental in enabling you to excel in your enhanced static role.

The team is led by a dedicated Principal OT for medicine who works closely with the Team Leader and Clinical Specialist. There is also support available from the Practice Development Lead and Clinical Flow lead for OT.This strong senior support is a commitment toachievinga clear vision that prioritizes staff development, collaborative working and creating a positive workplace culture.

We are interested in supporting OTs who are looking to return to practice (RTP).

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK



To provide excellent, holistic and person-centered clinical care that advocates for patients

Participate in audits, data gathering and analysis exercises with support from senior colleagues

Actively seek areas for improvement and be open to change

Strive to provide an evidence-based service fit for today and the future

Assume responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area, in the absence of the team leader

Provide clinical supervision and training to junior staff with support from senior colleagues

Our teams across all sites have a friendly, supportive atmosphere and a real team ethic. We promote and aim to achieve the ideal work-life balance, with an emphasis on flexibility.







Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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If you are inspired to know more about this opportunity and our team, please see the job description attached, which outlines the main duties of this post. There may be opportunities to consider a static positions in medicine so please enquire.

To find about more about the additional things we can offer get in touch.


This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024

Please note the PayScale currently in use in Agenda for Change 2023/2024. We will update the 2024/2025 PayScale once confirmed.

The Berkshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (EIP) is looking forapassionate and enthusiastic band6mental healthpractitionerto join their innovative and dynamic team. The EIP team is a trust wide service, with teams based at each locality. We are a specialist service working with individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis or who are presenting with an at-risk mental state,between the ages of 18to 65. Weoperatea Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm service, although some flexibility is required. This advert isfor a rolecoveringSloughlocality, based atNew Horizons,Slough. You will have a clear passion for supporting people and their family in their recovery. You will work with our integrated team of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychological therapists, and STR workers to empower and support our clients to understand their experiences and return to college,universityor employment. We work with our clients for up to 3 years and the majority do get transferred back to their GP, therefore it is a rewarding team to work with.


• To act as care coordinator,in accordance withthe CareProgrammeApproach (CPA) policy under the supervision of the Clinical Lead.  The role is focused on working collaboratively with the client and their family/friends on their recovery, developing a relapse management plan. 
• To undertake comprehensive assessment of health and social needs together with the client and their family to implement a plan of care andprovision of NICE recommended interventions.   
• To work closely with other stakeholders to ensure the client has a comprehensive and holistic care plan to meet theirwell beingneeds. 
• Tomonitorand assess the physical health of service users in line with Trust policy and national guidelines. 
• Plan and provide treatment in collaboration with amulti disciplinaryteam and ensure clients are on the correct care pathway 

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.

The “must haves” for this role:

1. Diploma or degree level professional qualification, andregistered for practice through NMC or HCPC

1. Understanding of psychosis and NICE recommended interventions for this client group

1. Experience or being a carecoordinator.

1. Ability to work flexibly and have a commitment to working in a dynamic and innovative service.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips - see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.


Ifyou’resomeone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us andlet’sbe outstanding together.


We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call:Paul Westernon07770408901, or email:Paul.Western@berkshire.nhs.ukwho’llbe delighted to help.


We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants whererequired.



This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

The "must haves" for this role: Registered Mental Health Nurse or Social Worker. Evidence of a sound understanding of the acute care pathway. Experience of assessment and case formulation, evidence of skills utilised to manage risk. Use of a car for work purposes or the ability to travel efficiently between sites and patient's homes.(Please note not all base locations or client care bases may be reached by public transport). For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply. If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare! We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Jackie Glenister on 07995013928 or email: jackie.glenister@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Come and join us as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner in an exciting role within our Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team, based in Slough. Our main mission is to deliver top-quality care to our amazing patients and offer an alternative to traditional mental health admissions.

In this role in the Home Treatment Team you'll based out of one Slough where you'll be working Mon - Fri, 9am-5pm and have access to incredible opportunities for career growth. While you'll be based in one location, you will travel to other locations across the area to meet the diverse needs of our services.

You'll be involved in conducting thorough assessments, delivering effective treatments, and offering brief, evidence-based follow-up services to patients referred from community mental health teams, the psych liaison service, or inpatient wards.

If you're passionate about mental health, crave a dynamic work environment, and want to make a real impact, apply now and let's create positive change together!

Applications for this role will be considered on a first come first serve basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found. Apply today to ensure you don't miss out!


Please refer to the specific Job description to see a full list of duties.
• Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised care plans, along with directing patients to other services when necessary. Collaboration with service users and the broader multidisciplinary team is integral to the development of each personalised plan.
• Operating within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll oversee care delivery, manage risks, and evaluate care outcomes, prioritising the recovery of each service user.
• You should be adept at taking calculated positive risks, aligning with the Trust Policy on Risk Assessment and Management.


Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.

The "must haves" for this role:
1. Registered Mental Health Nurse or Social Worker.
2. Evidence of a sound understanding of the acute care pathway.
3. Experience of assessment and case formulation, evidence of skills utilised to manage risk.
4. Use of a car for work purposes or the ability to travel efficiently between sites and patient's homes.(Please note not all base locations or client care bases may be reached by public transport).

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.

If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Jackie Glenister on 07995013928 or email: jackie.glenister@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.


This advert closes on Saturday 12 Oct 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Applicants must have Parts 1 and 2 MRCP and two years experience of Acute medical on-call, and be capable of leading ward rounds, the medical take and supervising Juniors performing QIPs and audits.