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If you have a keen interest in holistic care and want to make a difference to the lives of those living with obesity, we have the opportunity for an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join the Health Living Team! This fixed term contract comes with a possibility of a secondment for the successful candidate.As a part of the Healthy Living Team you will work cross site and at community sites to deliver advanced assessment, treatment, advice within the Obesity service’s multidisciplinary team who provide both Tier 2 and Tier 3 services. You will have to opportunity to work alongside dietitians and clinical psychologists, as well as take on the leadership responsibilities and support junior members of the team.RequiredAs a band 6 physiotherapist you will deliver high quality interventions to patient’s living with obesity and take on leadership and management duties within the Healthy Living Team, with the following skills and knowledge required:A sound knowledge of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of obesityUp to date knowledge of latest evidence-based practice and new research Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy service, including experience of quality issues and auditInnovative and driven approach to service development and quality improvementProvision of training and personal development opportunitiesExperience in mentoring and supervising junior staff and studentsExcellent organisation, prioritisation and delegation skillsThe 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.Department Information The Physiotherapy and the Nutrition & Dietetics Departments are within the Therapies & Rehabilitation and the Medical Specialties Clinical Directorates, respectively. The combined departments have over 400 staff and provide services across the Trust. The Healthy Living service is managed within both departments and this post specifically withinthe Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Service and its Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. The service provides nutritional and physiotherapy support to outpatients living with overweight and obesity and to staff throughout the department who manage overweight and obese patients.Organisational ValuesOur values help us to define and develop our culture, what we do and how we do it. It is important that you understand and reflect these values throughout your employment with the Trust. The post holder will be:Caring: put patients firstAmbitious: innovate and strive for excellenceInclusive: respect each other and work collaborativelyFor further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jade Sampford Job title: Clinical Specialist Healthy Living Physiotherapist Email address: jade.sampford2@nhs.netIf you would like to find out more about the role, or have any further questions, please get in touch via email (jade.sampford2@nhs.net or emmie.peck2@nhs.net)
