First Community Health and Care

Static Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

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Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic physiotherapist to join our outpatient team. Successful candidates will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of a mixed musculoskeletal caseload as well as leading rehabilitation classes.

We offer:

A high level of clinical support from trained senior staff, First Contact Practitioners and a team of Advanced Practitioners

Encouragement to continue professional and personal development with an active in-service programme

A rotational scheme offering experience working in a variety of community settings in the East Surrey area

An innovative and forward thinking department

A friendly and sociable team

The opportunity for flexible working

Main duties of the job

We are ideally looking for:

A physiotherapist who has some previous rehab experience, either in another role prior to qualifying as a physiotherapist or from rotational B5 experience.

A motivated individual who is a team player and flexible.

- Somone who is motivated and looking to develop their passion in MSK.

Continued professional and personal development is strongly encouraged and the post holder will be part of an active in-service training programme.

About us

Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results)

First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.

Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.

Details

Date posted

02 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year +5% HCAS pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9078-FC981

Job locations

Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be delivering high quality clinical work in the musculoskeletal service. Assessing and treating own caseload of patients and to maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.

Please refer to the supporting documents for the full job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be delivering high quality clinical work in the musculoskeletal service. Assessing and treating own caseload of patients and to maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner.

Please refer to the supporting documents for the full job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or Diploma equivalent
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Skills

Essential

  • Able to act independently and on own initiative but recognises limitations.
  • Problem solving/analytical skills
  • Articulate and good communication skills
  • Self-directed in learning and committed to CPD
  • IT skills
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.

Other

Essential

  • Motivated and enthusiastic
  • Committed to personal and team development
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Sensitive and empathetic manner
  • Positive and innovative in attitude
  • Reliable
  • Able to work unsocial hours
  • Ability to travel between sites

Knowledge

Essential

  • Basic working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology
  • Basic knowledge of assessment and treatment tools.

Experience

Essential

  • Core student placements completed

Desirable

  • MSK experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree or Diploma equivalent
  • HCPC registration

Desirable

  • Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

Skills

Essential

  • Able to act independently and on own initiative but recognises limitations.
  • Problem solving/analytical skills
  • Articulate and good communication skills
  • Self-directed in learning and committed to CPD
  • IT skills
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.

Other

Essential

  • Motivated and enthusiastic
  • Committed to personal and team development
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Sensitive and empathetic manner
  • Positive and innovative in attitude
  • Reliable
  • Able to work unsocial hours
  • Ability to travel between sites

Knowledge

Essential

  • Basic working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology
  • Basic knowledge of assessment and treatment tools.

Experience

Essential

  • Core student placements completed

Desirable

  • MSK experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

First Community Health and Care

Address

Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Employer's website

https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

First Community Health and Care

Address

Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Employer's website

https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sarah Barratt

sarah.barratt2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year +5% HCAS pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9078-FC981

Job locations

Surrey & Sussex Healthcare Nhs Trust

Canada Avenue

Redhill

RH1 5RH


Supporting documents

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