Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our excellent dynamic out-patient Physiotherapy teams.
The candidate will work as part of a dynamic MSK physiotherapist, responsible for the delivery of advanced assessment, management and treatment of patients. We see patients from all settings including trauma & orthopaedics, GP and self-referral patients. We provide services including but limited to; FCP, ultrasound scanning, Injection therapy, Hydrotherapy, Gym rehabilitation, Shockwave therapy, Acupuncture.
We are an innovative department and this is a fantastic role for those looking to expand their clinical and leadership portfolio and to work within a service that prides itself on quality and putting the patient first.
Main duties of the job
The clinical role of the band 5 Physiotherapy is to be responsible for their own caseload, without direct supervision. They perform functional assessment of patients from both acute settings and from primary care.
The role includes leading on gym classes and/ or hydrotherapy sessions. These classes can cover a wider range of conditions.
A band 5 receives supervision and development in the form of regular band 5 specific training along with team in-service training, clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, and case conferences
There will be opportunities to take part in evidence-based audit and research projects to support both teams and clinical practise.
The role requires great communication skills to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Contribute to a 5-day service with a morning weekend work once every 6 weeks within MSK
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
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*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
- *Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C and above.
- *A Levels or equivalent qualification
- *Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- *Student placements or qualified clinical work to have provided a broad range of experience in for example :
- *Respiratory
- *Stroke and Neurology
- *Musculo-skeletal Conditions
- *Trauma and Orthopaedics
- *Experience as a graduate within an acute hospital setting or appropriate community setting
- *An ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- *An ability to delegate work to assistants and students
- *An ability to cope with a range of options, analyse, compare, find solutions and decide on a course of action
- *Demonstrate an interest in developing expertise within Physiotherapy
- *Demonstrate a professional attitude
- *Able to take a team lead role in the absence of a senior
Desirable
- *Relevant post graduate experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *An understanding of a range of physiotherapy practises routine and non-routine, requiring expertise within the field of physiotherapy.
- *An ability to modify treatment techniques and offer a variety of treatment options
- *An ability to provide highly developed physical skills
- *A portfolio / evidence of learning / CPD/ audit / R&D activity relevant to clinical work
- *An understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- *An ability to cope with moving/ manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis
- *An ability to frequently concentrate on patient assessments and treatments
- *An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing / emotional situations
- *An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- *Commitment to a 7 day working and on call commitment as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
- *Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C and above.
- *A Levels or equivalent qualification
- *Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- *Student placements or qualified clinical work to have provided a broad range of experience in for example :
- *Respiratory
- *Stroke and Neurology
- *Musculo-skeletal Conditions
- *Trauma and Orthopaedics
- *Experience as a graduate within an acute hospital setting or appropriate community setting
- *An ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- *An ability to delegate work to assistants and students
- *An ability to cope with a range of options, analyse, compare, find solutions and decide on a course of action
- *Demonstrate an interest in developing expertise within Physiotherapy
- *Demonstrate a professional attitude
- *Able to take a team lead role in the absence of a senior
Desirable
- *Relevant post graduate experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *An understanding of a range of physiotherapy practises routine and non-routine, requiring expertise within the field of physiotherapy.
- *An ability to modify treatment techniques and offer a variety of treatment options
- *An ability to provide highly developed physical skills
- *A portfolio / evidence of learning / CPD/ audit / R&D activity relevant to clinical work
- *An understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- *An ability to cope with moving/ manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis
- *An ability to frequently concentrate on patient assessments and treatments
- *An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing / emotional situations
- *An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- *Commitment to a 7 day working and on call commitment as required
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
