Professional Lead Physiotherapist

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
We've been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our "People First Culture" which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences., Professional Lead Physiotherapist -
1) To provide professional leadership within area of responsibility - influencing national policy and strategies and holding professional responsibility for establishing, ensuring
and governing standards.
2) The post holder will be an accountable source for policy level thinking within their own profession to support the on-going development of professional practice and development of staff.
3) Acting as the link between DHCFT and the Chartered Society for Physiotherapy CSP professional body, the post holder will primarily be responsible for addressing the professional issues relevant to, and affecting, their area of responsibility in and DHCFT.
4) To ensure the overarching guidance to ensure safe, effective, patient centered and high quality direct patient care which is consistent and equitable across all care groups in DHCFT.
5) To be accountable for the governance and oversight of patient care for the Physiotherapy profession within area of responsibility, clinical governance, equity, implementation of evidence based practice, continuous quality improvement, research and development.
6) Will also contribute to the collective - AHP perspective through working in partnership within the AHP Committee group

1. Are you a registered physiotherapist
2. Are you educated to degree level or hold demonstrable equivalent experience
3. Are you educated to Post Graduate level study or demonstrable equivalent experience
4. Do you have a proven track record in service user and carer engagement and involvement in service development
5. Do you hold have exceptional leadership skills and proven ability to motivate others
6. Do you have a proven track record in working across systems and with partners to deliver improved services
7. Are you a keen, compassionate, dynamic practitioner with experience of working within mental health, learning disability or child health?
8. Are you passionate about our services and ensuring safe and effective interventions are delivered to service users, their families and other professionals.
9. Are you an experienced clinician who empowers others and is able to support a culture of change within services.
10. Are you a great communicator who strives to ensure patients receive the highest standard of care
11. Are you able to work effectively within a team and with our partner agencies

Derbyshire HealthCare Foundation Trust has been rated as 'good ' by the Care Quality Commission; we have achieved this by providing high quality patient care, within an inclusive organisation that works together and shows care and compassion for each other.
DHCFT is an NHS Trust that strives for innovation and improvement for the service and individuals that work within it. Our Vision is to make a positive difference in people's lives by improving health and wellbeing. Our objectives are to provide great care, be a great place to work and best use of money. Our values of People first, Respect, Honesty, & Do your best are why our workforce chose to work for the NHS & DHCFT.

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Part time 15 hours per week
Base: Derby City base TBC
Working for a Trust like Derbyshire Health Care NHS Foundation Trust is exceptional in so many ways. Here are a few of those reasons:
+ Up to 33 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
+ Option to buy additional annual leave
+ Join one of the best pension schemes in the UK
+ Health Service discounts
+ Staff health & wellbeing programme
+ Free parking at all of our sites
+ A fair mileage scheme
+ Lease car scheme
+ Supported study leave, Flexible Working
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.
Disability Confident Employer
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.
If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, , option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.
DBS Checks
The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month's salary.
This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.