Band 7 Team Lead MSK Outpatients

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

The Therapy Department at UHCW NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled, motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to lead our Musculoskeletal Out-Patient Therapy Department at the City of Coventry Health Centre.
The post holder will work clinically within the busy Out-Patient Department, providing highly specialist advice, assessments and treatments to a wide variety of patients. The referrals to the service are from a range of specialities spanning primary and secondary care and will include a mixed caseload. Applicants should have significant experience of managing a varied caseload of musculoskeletal conditions.
The post holder will have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the out-patient team working alongside the existing Team Leaders based at Rugby St Cross and University Hospital. The department consists of an MSK Consultant Lead Physiotherapist, Extended Scope Practitioner Physiotherapists, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, First Contact Practitioners, Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, Band 6 and Band 5 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, both rotational and static as well as Therapy Technicians. There is a very close working relationship across the many specialities within both Coventry sites and Rugby Outpatient services. Successful applicants will need to provide evidence of team leadership skills and MDT working.
The Therapy service at UHCW NHS Trust is an expanding, forward-thinking and highly regarded service and this post offers excellent personal and professional development opportunities within an established, supportive team.

Provide a highly specialist, high standard Physiotherapy service, assessing and advising on patients care & treatment, as an autonomous practitioner within the defined patient group at The City of Coventry Health Centre.
Lead the Therapy staff across the service area providing clinical supervision and training, liaising with other appropriate Therapy leads to ensure an integrated service is provided for the service area.
Provide support and advice for the continuous development, co-ordination and evaluation of the MSK pathways (therapy and trust pathways).
Provide a source of expert clinical opinion within the field of MSK physiotherapy for therapy staff and other health care professionals both internal and external to the Trust.
Provide knowledge and expertise on the Physiotherapy assessment and management of a wide variety of MSK conditions
The Trust is progressing toward a seven-day week working pattern. At present the out-patient service operates from Monday to Friday, however, should this alter, the post holder must be prepared to work the weekly contracted hours over an extended day or working week in accordance with the needs of the service.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values
You will be working within an established Musculoskeletal Therapy Team who will support your development across the four pillars of clinical practice with regular supervision and training.
Be professionally & legally responsible & accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in own care. Ensure a high standard of clinical care for patients under own management & support more junior staff to do likewise.
Interpret & analyse clinical & non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnosis & prognosis in on wide range of highly complex conditions to recommend the best course of intervention, evaluate outcomes, reassess & to develop comprehensive rehabilitation plans.
Undertake comprehensive assessment of patients including those with complex presentation, investigate & analyse skills & formulate individualised management & treatment plans to formulate specialised programmes of care.
Assess patient understanding of treatment proposals & gain informed consent in order to work within the legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
Accept clinical responsibility for own caseload & organise this effectively & efficiently with regard to the clinical progress the patient. Oversee/supervise the caseload of more junior staff to ensure patients are prioritised according to acuity of need across the service areas.
Maintain a clean safe environment ensuring adherence to Trust standards of cleanliness hygiene & infection control at all times.
Deliver training to rotational staff to ensure competence in carrying out duties within the service area.
Regularly manage expected & unexpected clinical events requiring high & unpredictable levels of physical effort according to patient dependency & clinical need.
If you have any further questions regarding this post or to arrange an informal visit please contact:
Matt O’Shea or Niamh Leighton – Clinical Service Managers for Outpatient Therapy – email below:
Matthew.OShea@uhcw.nhs.uk
Niamh.Leighton@uhcw.nhs.uk
For further details please see the attached job description