Job Description

If you're an experienced Physiotherapist, this is your chance to develop innovative Physiotherapy services with one of the leading independent healthcare providers in the UK. At Ramsay Health Care UK, we know our people are our most important asset. Join us to in our Physiotherapy team to play a key role in delivering exceptional care to our patients.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join The Yorkshire Clinic as the In-Patient Team Lead for the in-patient physiotherapy services.

You would be joining the team at a time of development in how we deliver our in-patient services. 

The Yorkshire Clinic has a vision to grow acuity and bring in new services. You will have the opportunity to work alongside our clinical leads and consultants to shape the future of In-patient Physiotherapy services.

We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated and flexible in their approach, and who is able to demonstrate excellent clinical leadership in the assessment and management of elective surgical patients.

Person-centred care and an approach which promotes enhanced recovery are at the centre of our philosophy.

Main duties of the job

• Provide supportive and inspirational leadership to the in-patient physiotherapy team
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with patients, consultants and other key stakeholders
• Participate in delivery of care being a role model to ensure highest standards of practice are maintained
• Manage the governance agenda ensuring policy compliance, audit & action planning, a continuous cycle of improvement
• Drive the growth and development of the in-patient services.
• Be an integral part of the Hospital Leadership Team participating in strategy development and driving plans for achievement and success
• Be responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating clinical case work within in-patient services.
• Provide a key role in partnership working with patients, carers, the MDT, and wider statutory services.
• Take responsibility for staff and student training and development.
• Continually review patient outcomes and pathways to drive innovation and safe practice.

Person specification

• Recent experience of leadership /management role
• Ward experience is essential.
• Recent, comprehensive and relevant experience working in a senior physiotherapy role.
• Experience of multidisciplinary guideline development, implementation and audit
• Specialist level of knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to support expert clinical practice in a wide range of specialities i.e. respiratory.
• An understanding of Clinical Governance, the CSP’s Quality Assurance Standards and the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading teams in driving quality outcomes.
• Ability to review outcome data and drive changes for improvement.
• The ability to plan, organise, prioritise and delegate.

• A commitment to support individuals and assist as necessary with activities of daily living including personal care/therapy, social, emotional, and recreational needs and aspirations.

• The ability to make decisions and use your initiative.

Qualifications:

• HCPC registered
• Degree or equivalent pre-registration award in physiotherapy
• Recent post graduate courses in Leadership/management

Desirable criteria

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Certificate in Managing Health Services or equivalent
• MSc or PhD in a relevant subject
• Post-graduate Diploma in Advanced Practice
• Acute experience- Respiratory, Rehab, Neuro, MSK.

Benefits

• 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

• Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

• Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

• Flexible shift patterns available where possible

• Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

• Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

• Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

• Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

• Subsidised staff restaurant

• Concerts for Carers

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords

• The Blue Light Card Scheme

To ask any questions before applying, please contact Amy on

We care.
 

It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
 

“The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.