Advanced Physiotherapist (Burns/Plastics/Head and Neck Team)

You will be a Physiotherapist who can deliver advanced clinical assessments and treatments to a caseload of adult patients on rehabilitation pathways. Your role will include creating and delivering bespoke training to less experienced therapists, students, support workers and the wider MDT.

In the wider MDT you will work alongside Speech and language therapist, Dietitians, Nursing Team, Psychological Therapists, Medical Colleagues (including Surgeons, Anaesthetists and Intensivists). This diverse range of professionals gives access to excellent in house training driven by a range of highly experienced clinicians. To be an inspirational and compassionate leader who will join together departmental initiatives with peers across our other therapy teams based at QVH. As the lead of the team you will have the opportunity to evaluate the service, choosing and implementing developments across the service that correlate with the evolving caseload and wider therapies department needs.

The role involves both clinical and management responsibilities which include completing PDR's, development of staff, performance management and recruitment and workforce planning. Please see the JD for more information.

Please read the attached material prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts webpage Homepage - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk) and publications Publications & policies - Queen Victoria Hospital (qvh.nhs.uk)for information about working for Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience we need then don't delay, apply today or contact us to discuss the role and if wished arrange an informal visit.

Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.

We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.

Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.

Qualifications

Essential: - Masters level degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience.; - Evidence of relevant postgraduate education and training

Experience

Knowledge