Job overview

We are looking for a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to work within the Critical Care and Surgery Therapy Team at Northwest Anglia Foundation Trust with a particular interest in acute in-patient amputee rehabilitation.

The post holder will work within the quite a large inpatient team of both qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and Support Staff team covering work on the acute surgical and medical wards as well as critical care but will outreach to patients repatriated to the Trust following their amputation. They will provide a source of expertise within the field of surgery and acute post amputation rehabilitation both to the team and the wider MDT in the Trust as well as working closely with our outpatient amputee service to ensure patients transition appropriately between the services.

The post holder will be required to participate in the respiratory on-call roster.

Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.

Main duties of the job

The Highly Specialist Physiotherapist working with the Critical Care & Surgery Therapy Team develops the quality of the clinical service and staff that deliver it. The post holder will work using an enhanced level of practice applying specialist knowledge and skills in the field of critical care & surgery. They will assess and treat a specialist complex caseload of patients.

They will act as the profession specific lead to support the training and development of the clinical staff within the Critical Care & Surgery therapy team and wider multidisciplinary team. To lead on service development, audit and assist in research initiatives to deliver on best practice evidence based care in line with trust and national priorities. To be responsible for the delivery of key quality performance indicators linked to providing high quality care.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.