Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Major Trauma

· 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.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three
core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a betterwork-life balance.
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https://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk, 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.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
We also warmly welcome interest from serving and ex-personnel, and their relatives. Please identify that you are a member of the armed forces community on your application form to be entitled to a guaranteed interview (subject to essential criteria being met). As a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteed interviews are also available to disabled applicants when essential role requirements have been met.
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For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.

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.