The successful candidate will manage a clinical caseload, utilize specialist knowledge, and contribute to developing innovative practices within the service. Collaboration with the clinical lead will be essential for advancing rehabilitation practices and integrating research into clinical settings. The role also includes supporting the MDT's development and participating in weekend shifts and on-call respiratory duties.
Are you a forward thinking, passionate individual with experience and skills within Major Trauma services ready for a band 7 position to join our team. Here at Salford Care Organisation we lead on the Major Trauma services with a new state of art, Major Trauma centre, complete with Helipad, to provide advance Major Trauma services to Greater Manchester population. We receive a wide variety of patients with surgical, neurosurgical, plastics and orthopaedic problems.
The team is headed by a Band 8 clinical lead managing a large team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists from band 3 to band 7 level. We pride ourselves on our strong working relationships with our OT colleagues and the wider MDT.
You would be responsible for the day to day running of the physiotherapy team, supported by the Band 8a, implementing innovative ways of working and developing the service.
- To take a lead role in the advanced assessment and treatment of neurological / neurosurgical patients, who may have complex and /or chronic presentation.
- To determine clinical diagnosis and treatment indicated and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
- To lead assessment, liaison, and decision-making processes on behalf of the MDT for patients referred to the service.
- To undertake a significant clinical caseload to a high professional standard using specialist knowledge from theoretical and practical experience.
- Be an expert in the field of the therapeutic aspects of major trauma, developing cross boundary working practices and integrating research evidence into practice.
- Support the therapy clinical lead and wider MDT to support the development of a rehabilitation ethos, knowledge & practices for all staff working with major trauma patients
- Act as a clinical advisor for Major Trauma patients within the trust footprint and to support the clinical lead on relevant local and national committees, networks and working parties.
- Support the clinical lead with to develop and lead on AHP research & audit that contributes to the knowledge base and clinical practice of therapy within major trauma and orthopaedics, linking with Academic Institutions.
- To be able to work across 7 days, contributing to weekend working and to the respiratory on-call rota.
About us
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbnsXR8B
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