Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Specialist MSK Physiotherapist, with extensive post-graduate professional development in MSK outpatient physiotherapy who is particularly passionate and proficient in upper limb pathology management, to join our dedicated physiotherapy team here at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assume overall accountability for the management of your own complex and specialised caseload of patients, with an emphasis on complex upper limb pathology; utilising your advanced clinical reasoning skills and evidence based knowledge to assess and diagnose patients, and implement appropriate physiotherapy management plans. The post holder will also be an enthusiastic and proactive networker, building and maintaining relationship with referrers inside and outside the hospital.
A successful candidate will be a member of the Charter Society of Physiotherapy with a current HCPC registration.
About us
The therapies department at the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth provides a variety of specialist assessment and treatment to patients with musculoskeletal (MSK), neurological, respiratory, vestibular and male and female problems/conditions, as well as specialist neurological outpatient occupational therapy and speech and language therapy. Our aim is to deliver evidence-based, high quality care, which is achieved through a clear governance strategy, service planning, development and multidisciplinary team working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as an autonomous practitioner, within scope of practice and deliver a quality clinical service; meeting the clinical and strategic needs of the hospital.
- To provide highly specialised assessment and intervention for a varied caseload of outpatients within the speciality of MSK conditions, including patients who may have highly complex presentations.
- To supervise, initiate and participate in evidence based projects and lead in-service training sessions as required.
- To supervise, initiate and participate in audit and service reviews and evaluations as appropriate.
- To develop and foster productive relationships with key stakeholders e.g. Consultants, GPs, patient groups and other links.
- To supervise, teach and appraise members of the physiotherapy department team as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as an autonomous practitioner, within scope of practice and deliver a quality clinical service; meeting the clinical and strategic needs of the hospital.
- To provide highly specialised assessment and intervention for a varied caseload of outpatients within the speciality of MSK conditions, including patients who may have highly complex presentations.
- To supervise, initiate and participate in evidence based projects and lead in-service training sessions as required.
- To supervise, initiate and participate in audit and service reviews and evaluations as appropriate.
- To develop and foster productive relationships with key stakeholders e.g. Consultants, GPs, patient groups and other links.
- To supervise, teach and appraise members of the physiotherapy department team as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of additional specialist knowledge acquired through relevant post-graduate physiotherapy training.
- Experience of working with an array of patients in the MSK outpatient setting.
- Experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of complex patients.
- Awareness of cognitive behavioural approach to rehabilitation.
- Specialist interest in upper limb rehabilitation
- Knowledge and experience of audit and research.
- Experience of lecturing/teaching
- Evidence of staff and service management.
- Evidence of service development experience.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
- Experience of working at Band 7 level
- Experience of teaching to own professional group and MDT
Qualifications
Desirable
- BSc (hons) degree in Physiotherapy or diploma or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration for physiotherapy
- Evidence of post graduate professional development in MSK outpatient physiotherapy specialism
- Evidence of study or intending to study at Masters level
- Member of specialist interest group
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Evidence of additional specialist knowledge acquired through relevant post-graduate physiotherapy training.
- Experience of working with an array of patients in the MSK outpatient setting.
- Experience of a wide range of approaches for the management of complex patients.
- Awareness of cognitive behavioural approach to rehabilitation.
- Specialist interest in upper limb rehabilitation
- Knowledge and experience of audit and research.
- Experience of lecturing/teaching
- Evidence of staff and service management.
- Evidence of service development experience.
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
- Experience of working at Band 7 level
- Experience of teaching to own professional group and MDT
Qualifications
Desirable
- BSc (hons) degree in Physiotherapy or diploma or equivalent
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration for physiotherapy
- Evidence of post graduate professional development in MSK outpatient physiotherapy specialism
- Evidence of study or intending to study at Masters level
- Member of specialist interest group
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.
