Job summary
King George Hospital, Queens Hospital and Satellite Clinics
Extended Scope Practitioner - MSK
Interview Date: week beginning 20th November
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a physiotherapist to join our MSK Extended Scope Practitioner service. The post holder will work alongside a large MSK team rising to meet the challenge of providing high quality, modern therapy services for three London boroughs. If you want a rewarding opportunity where you will be encouraged to be innovative whilst being valued and supported then apply today.
The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to develop and grow our ESP service including our injection clinics. They will also help to further enhance our clinical referral and treatment pathways established with our primary care and consultant colleagues.
You will have excellent communication skills, dynamic leadership skills and provide specialist assessment and treatment of patients in line with current practice and research.
For further information please contact Rebecca Coughlan via email rebecca.coughlan@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
To provide a highly specialist extended scope physiotherapy role and operate as a team member within the Musculoskeletal Service for Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust (BHRUT) which will allow for the assessment, diagnosis and pathway assignation of patients with spinal pain and musculoskeletal conditions.
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.
We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rebecca Hills, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5937. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rebecca Hills, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5937. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy.
- MSc in MSK Physiotherapy or relevant M level education.
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Accredited student supervisor course.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills with an emphasis on MSK conditions.
- Extended Scope of Practice skills.
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills.
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience as a band 7 MSK physiotherapist post holder.
- Worked in an ESP training post.
- Experience of undertaking outpatient clinics.
- Post qualification experience in a range of settings including MSK outpatients setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience working as an MSK ESP.
- Student supervision.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- To be aware of and demonstrate the Trust Values.
- To demonstrate the qualities of a good team member.
- To be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust and Satellite clinics.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy.
- MSc in MSK Physiotherapy or relevant M level education.
- Registration with HCPC
Desirable
- Accredited student supervisor course.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical skills with an emphasis on MSK conditions.
- Extended Scope of Practice skills.
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills.
Desirable
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience as a band 7 MSK physiotherapist post holder.
- Worked in an ESP training post.
- Experience of undertaking outpatient clinics.
- Post qualification experience in a range of settings including MSK outpatients setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience working as an MSK ESP.
- Student supervision.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- To be aware of and demonstrate the Trust Values.
- To demonstrate the qualities of a good team member.
- To be able to travel effectively throughout the Trust and Satellite clinics.
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).
