Job summary
Are you a Physiotherapist or Osteopath looking for a new opportunity?We are looking for dynamic and proactive Senior Musculoskeletal (MSK) Clinicians to join our well-established MSK Outpatient teams at Crawley and Horsham Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
You must be a UK registered Physiotherapist or Osteopath to apply, with a broad range of musculoskeletal experience. Recent senior clinical level experience and experience of clinical governance would be advantageous. Applicants should be committed to delivering high quality care and have excellent communications skills. You may be required to work between the clinical sites of Crawley and Horsham Hospitals.If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to an organisation which is continuously striving to improve then we would love to hear from you.
About us
Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) is the main provider of community NHS health and care across West Sussex and delivers care in collaboration with other NHS providers under the Sussex MSK Partnership. The Sussex MSK Partnership is a unique local, not for profit partnership bringing together primary care, specialist musculoskeletal care and community, mental health and wellbeing experts to deliver the musculoskeletal service in Sussex. We are committed to providing a truly integrated MSK service that is effective, efficient and compassionate.
In return we can offer you:o Flexible working patternso Supportive learning environment; your clinical development will be supported by senior staff including Advanced Practitionerso Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities to develop your clinical and management skills with access to in-service training and professional developmento Commitment to and support for your wellbeingo NHS Pension Schemeo NHS discount and salary sacrifice schemeso Excellent therapeutic and newly-refurbished working environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess and treat own caseload of patients who may have complex presentations, and maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner. This will include treating a variety of acute and chronic pain patterns, significant impairments due to pain or injury, psychological issues and post-operative rehabilitation.
To take an active role in the teaching and supervision of junior staff, assistants and students
Running Rehabilitation Classes in the Gym
To deputise for the Team Leader as necessary
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess and treat own caseload of patients who may have complex presentations, and maintain own records as an autonomous practitioner. This will include treating a variety of acute and chronic pain patterns, significant impairments due to pain or injury, psychological issues and post-operative rehabilitation.
To take an active role in the teaching and supervision of junior staff, assistants and students
Running Rehabilitation Classes in the Gym
To deputise for the Team Leader as necessary
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or Osteopathy
- HCPC/General Osteopathic Council Registration
- Attendance of relevant post graduate courses
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate MSK experience
- Completed junior/senior rotations/experience of working in a variety of healthcare settings
Desirable
- Experience of supervision (juniors, assistants, students)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent clinical reasoning in MSK setting
- Evidence of audit/research skills
- Committed to personal/team development
- Knowledge of assessment and management of MSK conditions
- Able to develop a good rapport and communicate with a variety of people
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS and local trust partnership issues
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work / rotate between the clinical sites of Crawley and Horsham
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or Osteopathy
- HCPC/General Osteopathic Council Registration
- Attendance of relevant post graduate courses
Desirable
- Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Post-graduate MSK experience
- Completed junior/senior rotations/experience of working in a variety of healthcare settings
Desirable
- Experience of supervision (juniors, assistants, students)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent clinical reasoning in MSK setting
- Evidence of audit/research skills
- Committed to personal/team development
- Knowledge of assessment and management of MSK conditions
- Able to develop a good rapport and communicate with a variety of people
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS and local trust partnership issues
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work / rotate between the clinical sites of Crawley and Horsham
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).
