Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist – Critical Care and Surgery

Provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients with complex critical care, respiratory and surgical needs, including those requiring invasive and non-invasive ventilation.

Lead on tracheostomy management, ventilator weaning and rehabilitation, supporting patients throughout their recovery journey.

Work closely with a friendly and highly collaborative multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding patient-centred care and complex discharge planning.

Provide clinical leadership, support and supervision to physiotherapists, therapy assistants and students, contributing to education, training and workforce development.

Support service delivery through participation in workforce planning and management of the respiratory physiotherapy on-call rota.

Lead and contribute to quality improvement, audit, research and service development projects to enhance patient outcomes and drive innovation across local and regional networks.

Promote evidence-based practice, clinical governance and high standards of care across the service.

Participate in the emergency respiratory physiotherapy on-call service and support the ongoing development of staff within the on-call workforce.

Please see attached the job description for further details about the role and person specification.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology and Outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits & discounts.

For more information about careers at ASPH visit:www.asph-careers.org

Certificate of SponsorshipIn line with UKVI requirements, Band 2, Band 3 and Band 4 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Please note only certain roles at Band 5 & above are eligible for sponsorship.

Qualifications

Essential: - Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy; - HCPC registration

Desirable: - Relevant postgraduate/leadership training; - Member of relevant special-interest groups

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of rota coordination and workforce management; - Attendance at network meetings

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable: - Knowledge of critical care rehabilitation guidelines; - Knowledge of humanisation in ICU principles; - Involvement in ICU follow up clinic