Physiotherapy Lead Emergency Department Therapy Team

Band 7 Physiotherapy Team Lead – Emergency Department Therapy Team

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and caring individual with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our Emergency Department Therapy Team at University Hospital Lewisham. The post holder will work alongside the Occupational Therapy band 7s, with support from the Inpatient Lead Physiotherapist, to lead and develop therapy services within the Emergency Department (ED) at University Hospital Lewisham.

• Large clinical caseload; clinical governance activity; supervision and development of Band 6, 5, 4 and assistant staff within the Emergency Department Therapy Team.
• Provide clinical education to undergraduates.
• Coordinate a rolling programme of audit and training within the pathway.
• Develop and maintain senior respiratory physiotherapy skills and competence; contribute to the on‑call and emergency weekend respiratory and ED physiotherapy rota.
• Lead and develop therapy services within patient groups:
  Acute Medicine, Frailty, and Falls.

• Previous experience in an Emergency Department and/or Same Day Emergency Care setting.
• Experience working with patients presenting with frailty.
• Commitment to development and the ability to work as a Band 7 physiotherapist.
• Ability to develop and maintain senior respiratory physiotherapy skills.

PLEASE NOTE:
We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this post.

Our People Are Our Greatest Asset. When We Feel Supported And Happy At Work, This Positivity Reaches Those Very People We Are Here For, The Patients. Engaged Employees Perform At Their Best And Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Initiatives Contribute To Cultivate a Culture Of Engagement. We Have Four Staff Networks, a Corporate EDI Team and a Suite Of Programmes And Events Which Aim To Insert The 5 Aspirations.

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Harriet Bryce

Job title:

Lead Inpatient Physiotherapist UHL
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