Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a highly
skilled and experienced Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist to work within our
service across our musculoskeletal pathways. You will have extensive post
graduate experience of working in a role utilising advanced musculoskeletal clinical
assessment and treatment skills.
You will work within a well-established musculoskeletal
clinical assessment team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists,
orthopaedic surgeons and the rheumatology team.
In the role you’ll be expected to contribute to improving the delivery
and design of care pathways within the organisation.
You will be qualified at or working
towards a Master degree level in Physiotherapy.
We offer
- Annual Leave as per agenda
for change
- Membership of the NHS
Pension Scheme
- Learning and Development
Opportunities and much, much more
Main duties of the job
The
purpose of the role is to provide an expert Physiotherapy service to patients within Pennine MSK Partnership.
The
post integrates expert clinical practice, training and education, service
development and research and audit activity.
About us
Pennine MSK Partnership is a service commissioned by
Oldham CCG to provide care for the patients of Oldham in Orthopaedics,
Rheumatology and Persistent Pain in a community setting across several sites in
and around Oldham.
We have a large multidisciplinary
team of 90 Clinicians and 40 Operational staff who work in the service to
provide an outstanding pathway of care for our patients.
Our multidisciplinary
clinical team include, Rheumatology Consultants, Orthopaedic Consultants,
Consultant Liaison Psychiatrists, Clinical Psychologists, GP’s with special
interest in Rheumatology and Persistent Pain, Clinical Specialist
Physiotherapists, Rheumatology Specialist Physiotherapists, Clinical Specialist Podiatrists, Rheumatology Nurse
Specialists, Occupational Therapists and Cognitive Behavioural Therapists
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
- To be professionally and legally responsible
and accountable for all aspects of the practitioners professional
activities.
- To work clinically, with freedom to act, only
seeking advice when appropriate from peers, or advanced members of the
multidisciplinary healthcare team within musculoskeletal services such as
appropriate medical Consultants
- To apply expert professional knowledge,
acquired through highly advanced and masters level post graduate courses,
supplemented by specialist training, continual professional development
and clinical experience gained over many years.
- To develop and maintain close working
relationships and communication with the Rheumatology consultants, GP’s and
other referral sources in order to maximise the effectiveness of the ESP
role and ensure high levels of patient care.
- To provide a highly specialist standard of rheumatology assessment and
treatment for patients from Rheumatology, GP’s and other referral sources
in order to maximise patients rehabilitation outcomes.
- To interpret and analyse clinical and
non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses in a wide
range of highly complex conditions, to carry out the best intervention and
develop comprehensive discharge plans.
- To have complete clinical autonomy to
determine the management of patients, this may include the requesting and
interpretation of investigations and thus result in changes in treatment.
- To formulate, evaluate and reassess
individualised management and/or treatment plans, using a high level of
clinical reasoning skills and utilising a wide range of treatment skills,
including the delivery of joint and soft tissue injections and to be able
to formulate specialised programmes of care.
- To practice independently at a highly specialist
level, whilst effectively assessing risk.
- To be responsible for maintenance of personal
and team accurate clinical records
Practice and Service Development
- To develop and maintain knowledge and skills
required to practice at an advanced level and to use an extended scope of
practice beyond traditional physiotherapy including:
- referral for and interpretation of
investigations such as blood tests, EMG, X-rays and MRI scans
- musculoskeletal injection
- medical / surgical consultant referral
- To develop and maintain personal clinical
skills through supervision and a personal development plan.
- To maintain an up to date knowledge of current
developments within the NHS and Physiotherapy/Rheumatology.
- To participate in working parties and developing
policy changes within Pennine MSK Partnership.
- To be responsible for ensuring that quality
standards and effectiveness of patient care are continually improved.
- To work with the team to develop the strategic
and operational direction for the MSK/Rheumatology pathway within the
organisation.
Education
- To support the training and development of staff
within Pennine MSK Partnership
- To participate in the Pennine MSK Partnership appraisal
scheme
- To attend and be an active participant in
staff and peer group meetings.
- To ensure the Directors are consulted in any
proposed changes to the service that may improve quality and effectiveness
of care, and to support the change process to implement new processes as
required.
- To be responsible for own personal and
professional development and to keep abreast of new developments within Physiotherapy/
Rheumatology and the NHS both clinical and political.
Research / Audit / Quality
- To be involved in the design and
implementation of audit on an annual basis.
- To actively participate in clinical governance
projects as required.
- To be involved in research projects as
required.
General Responsibilities
1. To ensure that risk is managed in all
elements of work including the reporting of Critical Incidents, near misses and
hazards in line with Pennine MSK Partnership policy and that appropriate
actions are put into place where required.
2. To maintain the highest standards of
communication, written and verbal, with patients and colleagues ensuring
satisfactory and timely resolution of queries whilst upholding confidentiality
in accordance with Data Protection Act 1998.
3. To demonstrate responsibility and leadership
for promoting and championing all aspects of equal opportunities by valuing
diversity in all areas of work.
4. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous
records in line with Pennine MSK Partnership policy.
5. To take responsibility for ensuring and
achieving the objectives of the Pennine MSK Partnership Health and Safety
Policy.
6. To undertake any other duties in order to meet
personal, team and organisational objectives following consultation with your
manager.
This job
description does not attempt to describe all the tasks the post holder will
undertake, it does, however, indicate the degree of authority, range of duties
covered and the flexibility required for the job.
This job
description may be amended in consultation with the post holder as developments
evolve, and as part of the appraisal process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical
- To be professionally and legally responsible
and accountable for all aspects of the practitioners professional
activities.
- To work clinically, with freedom to act, only
seeking advice when appropriate from peers, or advanced members of the
multidisciplinary healthcare team within musculoskeletal services such as
appropriate medical Consultants
- To apply expert professional knowledge,
acquired through highly advanced and masters level post graduate courses,
supplemented by specialist training, continual professional development
and clinical experience gained over many years.
- To develop and maintain close working
relationships and communication with the Rheumatology consultants, GP’s and
other referral sources in order to maximise the effectiveness of the ESP
role and ensure high levels of patient care.
- To provide a highly specialist standard of rheumatology assessment and
treatment for patients from Rheumatology, GP’s and other referral sources
in order to maximise patients rehabilitation outcomes.
- To interpret and analyse clinical and
non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses in a wide
range of highly complex conditions, to carry out the best intervention and
develop comprehensive discharge plans.
- To have complete clinical autonomy to
determine the management of patients, this may include the requesting and
interpretation of investigations and thus result in changes in treatment.
- To formulate, evaluate and reassess
individualised management and/or treatment plans, using a high level of
clinical reasoning skills and utilising a wide range of treatment skills,
including the delivery of joint and soft tissue injections and to be able
to formulate specialised programmes of care.
- To practice independently at a highly specialist
level, whilst effectively assessing risk.
- To be responsible for maintenance of personal
and team accurate clinical records
Practice and Service Development
- To develop and maintain knowledge and skills
required to practice at an advanced level and to use an extended scope of
practice beyond traditional physiotherapy including:
- referral for and interpretation of
investigations such as blood tests, EMG, X-rays and MRI scans
- musculoskeletal injection
- medical / surgical consultant referral
- To develop and maintain personal clinical
skills through supervision and a personal development plan.
- To maintain an up to date knowledge of current
developments within the NHS and Physiotherapy/Rheumatology.
- To participate in working parties and developing
policy changes within Pennine MSK Partnership.
- To be responsible for ensuring that quality
standards and effectiveness of patient care are continually improved.
- To work with the team to develop the strategic
and operational direction for the MSK/Rheumatology pathway within the
organisation.
Education
- To support the training and development of staff
within Pennine MSK Partnership
- To participate in the Pennine MSK Partnership appraisal
scheme
- To attend and be an active participant in
staff and peer group meetings.
- To ensure the Directors are consulted in any
proposed changes to the service that may improve quality and effectiveness
of care, and to support the change process to implement new processes as
required.
- To be responsible for own personal and
professional development and to keep abreast of new developments within Physiotherapy/
Rheumatology and the NHS both clinical and political.
Research / Audit / Quality
- To be involved in the design and
implementation of audit on an annual basis.
- To actively participate in clinical governance
projects as required.
- To be involved in research projects as
required.
General Responsibilities
1. To ensure that risk is managed in all
elements of work including the reporting of Critical Incidents, near misses and
hazards in line with Pennine MSK Partnership policy and that appropriate
actions are put into place where required.
2. To maintain the highest standards of
communication, written and verbal, with patients and colleagues ensuring
satisfactory and timely resolution of queries whilst upholding confidentiality
in accordance with Data Protection Act 1998.
3. To demonstrate responsibility and leadership
for promoting and championing all aspects of equal opportunities by valuing
diversity in all areas of work.
4. To maintain accurate and contemporaneous
records in line with Pennine MSK Partnership policy.
5. To take responsibility for ensuring and
achieving the objectives of the Pennine MSK Partnership Health and Safety
Policy.
6. To undertake any other duties in order to meet
personal, team and organisational objectives following consultation with your
manager.
This job
description does not attempt to describe all the tasks the post holder will
undertake, it does, however, indicate the degree of authority, range of duties
covered and the flexibility required for the job.
This job
description may be amended in consultation with the post holder as developments
evolve, and as part of the appraisal process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
- Working to or beyond Masters level
- MSc or equivalent experience
- HPC registration
- Extensive post graduate training in Rheumatology/ musculoskeletal conditions
- Clinical interpretation of the results of investigations
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience, some of which must have been within the NHS
- Previous Extended Scope Practitioner experience
- Experience at senior level in primary care and secondary care organisations
- Experience that involves highly specialist clinical knowledge
- Experience of working as a first contact practitioner
- Experience of working in a pressured environment
- Experience of working with medical colleagues
- Experience of consultant level cross-consultation
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Experience of using research and other evidence to inform practice
Desirable
- Experience of training staff of all levels
- Experience of training across multi disciplinary team
- Experience of leading clinical governance initiatives
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take a lead role in MDT
- Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills
- Adaptable and supportive of change
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Competent IT skills
- Remains updated in professional practice and NHS developments
Desirable
- Published problem solving analyses e.g. case histories
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to effectively promote service and role to external agencies
- Prominent professional profile
Personal and Professional Presentation
Essential
- Ability to develop others
- Able to work as team member
- Punctual and reliable
- Versatile and flexible
- Good health record/physically fit and able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the day
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in Physiotherapy
- Working to or beyond Masters level
- MSc or equivalent experience
- HPC registration
- Extensive post graduate training in Rheumatology/ musculoskeletal conditions
- Clinical interpretation of the results of investigations
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience, some of which must have been within the NHS
- Previous Extended Scope Practitioner experience
- Experience at senior level in primary care and secondary care organisations
- Experience that involves highly specialist clinical knowledge
- Experience of working as a first contact practitioner
- Experience of working in a pressured environment
- Experience of working with medical colleagues
- Experience of consultant level cross-consultation
- Understanding of Clinical Governance
- Experience of using research and other evidence to inform practice
Desirable
- Experience of training staff of all levels
- Experience of training across multi disciplinary team
- Experience of leading clinical governance initiatives
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take a lead role in MDT
- Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills
- Adaptable and supportive of change
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Competent IT skills
- Remains updated in professional practice and NHS developments
Desirable
- Published problem solving analyses e.g. case histories
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to effectively promote service and role to external agencies
- Prominent professional profile
Personal and Professional Presentation
Essential
- Ability to develop others
- Able to work as team member
- Punctual and reliable
- Versatile and flexible
- Good health record/physically fit and able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the day
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
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