Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Orthopaedic and Musculo-Skeletal Therapy Teams at Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospitals.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our teams and you will have experience in both orthopaedic and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
The post holder will be part of the award winning 7-day service elective orthopaedic team as well as leading dedicated MSK outpatient clinics.Therapy input plays a vital and high-profile role and has been integral to recent service developments. This includes the implementation of specific therapy pathways, enhanced recovery protocols and excellent multidisciplinary teamwork. Ongoing work will provide exciting developmental opportunities.
This position is a permanent position as a Senior Physiotherapist within Orthopaedic and MSK therapy teams. Working patterns will vary but will be across 7 days and include some evening work.
Base Location: Christchurch Hospital
Interview Date: 8th November 2024
Main duties of the job
You will be highly organised and have the ability to independently manage a busy clinical caseload. You will be involved in staff supervision and training, quality projects and service development.As the successful applicant you will be forward thinking, flexible in your approach to work and have excellent communication skills. You will flourish in the team environment and have well developed supervision skills. Support of junior staff is an important aspect of this position both in orthopaedic and MSK settings. Experience in orthopaedic therapy and musculoskeletal therapy is highly desirable. You will be well supported by your fellow Physiotherapy colleagues and necessary training will be provided.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
There is a planned move for this service anticipated during Winter 2025, when part of this role and base of work will relocate to Poole Hospital. Upon relocation of the role/service, excess mileage allowance / reimbursement will not apply, and any travel between the postholder's home and work base will be classified as a commute. Any other changes unrelated to this, will be handled in line with Trust/National terms and conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description for Band 6 Physiotherapist in elective orthopaedic and MSK teams as well as person specification please see attached documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description for Band 6 Physiotherapist in elective orthopaedic and MSK teams as well as person specification please see attached documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons)/MSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD practice
- HPCP registered
- Able to speak English to level of role requirement
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Membership of appropriate clinical interest group.
- Led in audit/service development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in orthopaedics, managing orthopaedic patients with a variety of complex conditions.
- Experience of working in Musculo-skeletal outpatients managing a varied caseload including orthopaedic patients.
- Experience in the training, supervision and mentoring of less experienced therapists.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical service improvement.
- Involvement in audit and quality Improvement projects.
- Experience as a clinical educator for students
- Experience in supervising and appraising other members of staff
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to think critically and analytically.
- High level orthopaedic assessment and treatment skills.
- High level knowledge of orthopaedic conditions, treatment and interventions.
- High level knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions, treatment and physiotherapy interventions
Desirable
- Providing detailed feedback as a supervisor
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons)/MSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD practice
- HPCP registered
- Able to speak English to level of role requirement
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Membership of appropriate clinical interest group.
- Led in audit/service development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in orthopaedics, managing orthopaedic patients with a variety of complex conditions.
- Experience of working in Musculo-skeletal outpatients managing a varied caseload including orthopaedic patients.
- Experience in the training, supervision and mentoring of less experienced therapists.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical service improvement.
- Involvement in audit and quality Improvement projects.
- Experience as a clinical educator for students
- Experience in supervising and appraising other members of staff
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- The ability to think critically and analytically.
- High level orthopaedic assessment and treatment skills.
- High level knowledge of orthopaedic conditions, treatment and interventions.
- High level knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions, treatment and physiotherapy interventions
Desirable
- Providing detailed feedback as a supervisor
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).