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Community Physiotherapist Lead for Sickle Cell and Thalassemia | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 24 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £58,698 - £65,095 per annum inc |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2024 |
| Location: | London, E1 1FR |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6342363/259-6342363RLH |
Summary
We are looking for a Community Haemoglobinopathy Physiotherapist who is passionateabout tackling health inequalities and improving access to care for those who are least well served by health services, and who has experience in working with patients with chronic health conditions.
Responsibility for the quality of care delivered within the Community Red Cell Service and for demonstrating quality standards applied.
To be a source of expert advice on physical therapies for Haemoglobinopathies and to support health care and other professionals working with affected people and their families to provide these therapies.
To develop and plan a programme of interventions and a training strategy for other health care professionals to provide physical therapies.
• To contribute as a member of the sickle cell & thalassemia service, to the development of effective physiotherapy services for people living with sickle cell disease, thalassaemia & rare anaemias within North East London (NEL).
• Map the current existing provision in place to support patients with these conditions in the community settings across NEL.
• Provide a specialist physiotherapy service to adults with sickle cell disease including specialist assessment, treatment planning, implementation & monitoring of outcome. The focus will arise from the work packages of the Community Pilot Project, which include wellbeing, & pain management outside of hospital. The principle elements will be;
- Chronic complex pain syndromes. Musculoskeletal problems including avascular necrosis of hips, shoulders & lumbar spine
- Physical therapies to help in managing acute pain episodes-
- Physiotherapy interventions to help with managing fatigue
- Evaluation & support of cardiac & respiratory complications.
• Establish communication networks with a wide and cross organisational group of professionals, associated agencies & client group/family
• Provide expert advice, consultation & training to staff working with this client group across a range of agencies and settings.
• Provide clinical placements for trainee physiotherapists, ensuring that trainees acquire the required skills, competencies, & experience.
• Represent physiotherapy & attend relevant meeting
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
This advert closes on Monday 10 Jun 2024