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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
About
We provide a full range of acute clinical services from Northampton General Hospital and Danetre Hospital in Daventry. We are a designated cancer centre and have recently invested in a number of additional specialist services, including in-patient renal services and interventional cardiology. All elective inpatients and emergency admissions are screened for MRSA. As part of our work to improve clinical outcomes we are taking part in a national patient safety programme and have invested in systems to capture patients views on the service we provide. We understand that sometimes a small change can make a big difference for patients.
Our whole focus is on improving the quality of care given to our patients. We see quality as encompassing the following elements:
Clinically effective services
Safe services
The best possible experience for patients
We also believe in involving others in what we do and celebrating success.
Therapies Practice Development Lead
Closed for applications on: 4-Jul-2024 00:01
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 4-Jul-2024 00:01
Key details
Location
- Site
- Northampton General Hospital
- Address
- Cliftonville
- Town
- Northampton
- Postcode
- NN1 5BD
- Major / Minor Region
- Northamptonshire
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (On call for Physiotherapists)
Salary
- Salary
- £43,742 - £50,056 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 7)
Specialty
- Main area
- Therapies
Job overview
Do you have a passion for developing staff and ensuring high standards of quality care are at the core of clinical practice? Do you want to lead on delivering training to both new and existing staff to ensure that they deliver patient centred care that is clinically effective and safe?
We are looking for an experienced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist who is enthusiastic about teaching and supporting staff to grow their career within this setting. The role is crucial in enabling staff to deliver high quality care and there is a clear focus on working alongside staff in the clinical areas.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of therapies and lead on some of the following workforce developments; preceptorship, in-service training, international recruitment, return to practice, development roles, review of competencies & job descriptions.
The successful candidate will have significant experience working in an acute hospital setting. The candidate will have excellent time management, able to work to deadlines and be adaptable and personable. The successful candidate will have the ability to work autonomously and feel confident teaching colleagues and leading and implementing change.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of therapies & enablement centre. This role will be based with the inpatient therapies team, with involvement as necessary with staff working in the enablement centre and hand therapy.
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The successful candidate will work clinically, predominantly in a teaching/mentoring capacity. Registered Physio's are expected to work as part of the Respiratory on-call physio rota which involves overnight (until 10pm) and weekend working.
To lead on the development, planning and delivery of education, training and professional development for the therapies team, including preceptorship, international recruitment, return to practice and apprenticeships.
To plan and co-ordinate all student placements, providing ongoing support to both students and educators during these placements.
See job description for full details
Working for our organisation
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Staff induction, probation and capability
Oversee the planning and provision of a structured local induction programme for new clinical staff, ensuring that competencies are assessed as well as Personal Development Plans in place / reviewed during their preceptorship/induction period in conjunction with relevant Clinical lead.
Oversee the induction of international recruits and return to practice to ensure they are orientated to the NHS and educated on local needs. Addressing and understanding there will be increased pastoral needs in additional skills and knowledge.
Where staff are shown not to be undertaking or achieving clinical competencies, to highlight concerns to the relevant manager and support them in the procedures that follow as appropriate. Providing documentation of observations / interactions.
Continuing professional development
In collaboration with clinical teams and therapy managers, identify the education, training and development needs of all therapy team clinical staff and use this information to assist with the development of a comprehensive Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for the dept.
Work with the CPD group and learning & development team to allocate funds for the therapies dept. in line with the TNA and deal with enquires regarding the allocation.
To work with the learning & development team and therapy admin team to ensure that staff training records are maintained and updated in accordance with Trust protocols.
Provide clinical teaching to OT, PT and TI staff within own competence, including sessions to large groups.
To ensure that all training provided by the teams are well designed / appropriate and that trainees and trainers receive appropriate supervision, mentoring and feedback.
To ensure that the training and education provided meets the standards required of professional accreditations, Higher Education Institutes and other relevant educational bodies e.g. OFSTED.
Ensure training and developments are in line with professional developments in OT/Physio and are underpinned by evidence-based practice.
To be responsible for identifying resources or facilities necessary for the training and education of therapies staff.
To assist in the definition of training and educational standards for therapies staff / services.
Coordinate and carry out ‘in-house’ therapy training such as manual handling, mental capacity and cognition training with support of senior clinicians.
To support peer group leads in arranging meetings and ensuring actions are completed.
Provide supervision and mentorship, within scope of clinical competency, which is underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience to support staff. Giving difficult but constructive feedback to staff about performance. Working with staff that may be struggling to meet clinical competencies, giving honest feedback to staff, and providing reports to management as required.
Support newly registered staff, spending 1:1 clinical time with staff where necessary.
Maintaining confidentiality regarding staff capability, managing sensitive situations, and providing professional judgements and feedback on staff clinical capabilities. Recording evidence for personal files.
Communicate in an effective and timely manner to ensure training needs of the department are being met, recorded, and monitored effectively.
Promote effective communication within the department to help facilitate an environment which promotes learning through experience.
Ensure there are appropriate channels / forums for staff to highlight specific training needs.
Leading on the review and updating of clinical competencies band 2-7 to ensure staff skills are meeting service needs.
Please see job description for further information.
At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.
We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).
We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courageous
- Accountable
To apply for this post, scroll down to the bottom of this page and select “apply online now”.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Northampton General Hospital to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.
Due to the high number of applications received we are unable to respond to each application individually. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful in this application.
For further information on nursing, apprenticeships, A&E or any other departments please visit our specific website or pages that are indicated on the right hand side of this advert.
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust recognises that staff of differing backgrounds and life experiences enrich our workforce and bring different skills and knowledge. We therefore encourage and welcome applications for our vacancies from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE VACANCIES PRIOR TO THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE WHEN WE ARE IN RECEIPT OF SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC Registration
- Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy
- Masters degree or equivalent experience
- Evidence of CPD
- Student educator
Desirable criteria
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Therapy processes within the acute setting
- Evidence of providing clinical training to OT/Physio staff
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of working in an acute setting
- Experience of providing feedback
Desirable criteria
- Experience of creating and implementing IST
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical staff and management
- Ability to work autonomously, seeking guidance and decisions from management as needed
- Excellent time management and ability to prioritise clinical and non-clinical caseload
- Skills required to undertake clinical therapy interventions
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards of professional development
- Maintains confidentiality
- Ensuring evidence based practice underpins decisions and improvements
- Personal resilience and ability to provide emotional support
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tarryn Goode
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Therapies - Inpatient Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01604 544427
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