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Job overview

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY - ONLY OPEN TO THE ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (ROH) EMPLOYEES.

The physiotherapy department is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Specialist physiotherapist for this exciting role to lead the musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy service and support the development of MSK services and physiotherapy within the Trust.  This will include management of outpatient services provided both at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital College Green site and in community clinics.  Alongside working as a physiotherapy team leader the successful candidate will split their time with working in the research team. They will support the delivery of Therapies research trials within the Trust and have the opportunity to develop their own research interests and projects.  The role will also involve championing research within the Therapy services team, proving support to staff and driving a research culture to improve patient care and service delivery.

The post holder will be committed to providing an effective and efficient service for patients requiring musculoskeletal out-patient physiotherapy treatment.   This role will combine clinical work with the management of the department and research duties. 

Staff development is positively encouraged at undergraduate, post-graduate and research levels and supported by regular in-service training.  Clinical support and development is available from a large APP team. 

Main duties of the job

This is a split post working within both the physiotherapy and research departments.

As a physiotherapy team leader the post holder will be responsible for the daily running of the department,  support of a team of physiotherapists  and the development of the service and department.

The individual will work within the research department to support the delivery of Therapy Services research trials.  They will be expected to keep the wider therapies team updated on these trials as well as supporting other staff with research interests and driving a research culture within the team.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.