Principal Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist

at  George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Experience and Knowledge Senior experience in specialist area Recent NHS experience Teaching/supervision/training of professional staff Experience at Clinical Specialist Experience of interpreting medical investigations such as pathology tests and X-Rays. Membership of related special interest group Exposure to strategic and political issues affecting advanced practice healthcare. Qualification and Professional Training Qualifying Degree in Physiotherapy Registration with HCPC Qualified, or working towards, Masters degree in relevant field i.e. have attained some modules and working towards full MSc or has full MSc Recognised / validated postgraduate training in specialist area in particular in complex conditions (e.g.
NMP) Relevant evidence of CPD Skills and Abilities Up to date with effective professional practice and research. Up to date with effective practice and research or related fields of practice. Keep legible and accurate patients notes Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Thorough understanding of clinical governance and its implications for service provision. Sound knowledge of quality and audit/PDSA and how to implement change.
Ability to undertake and lead clinical research Understanding of scope of practice issues and legal accountability & responsibilities. Ability to comprehend, write and implement pathways, policies and guidelines. Critical appraisal of clinical evidence and evidence based practice Excellent written and spoken presentation skills Personal Qualities Able to work under pressure, diplomacy, resilience and robustness to work within an evolving clinical role and service. Able to travel between sites and work at a variety of clinics across the county.
Able to travel across the region. Excellent interpersonal skills Empathetic Flexible and reliabl

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