Job summary
We have opportunity for dynamic and enthusiastic Band 7 Physiotherapists to join our outpatient musculoskeletal service.
You will need core orthopaedic, manual therapy and exercise therapy skills and an ability to adopt a bio- psychosocial approach to the management of musculoskeletal patients. Experience of working in a musculoskeletal outpatient clinic setting that provides physiotherapy for GP and orthopaedic services is essential, as well as a proven ability in teaching, supervising and appraising band 6s, band 5s, and students.
All new staff appointed to posts at the Trust will be subject to a 6-month probationary period. This will give new staff members an opportunity to become familiar with the culture and working environment of the Trust.
Main duties of the job
To perform a highly advanced holistic therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver a highly specialised treatment plan
To hold responsibility for own caseload
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
Supervise, educate and assess the performance of staff and student therapists, this will include working with universities, to ensure competencies are met
To initiate and undertake evidence-based departmental audit and research projects, to further own and serviceclinical practice.
About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and betterand ourimprovements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with. We're no longer in special measures; we've opened two new theatresat our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and, in recognition of our progress, we've been shortlisted for Trust of the Yearat the Health Service Journal Awards.
We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need totransform the A&E at Queen'sand get rid of corridor care.
Our patients are benefitting from ourWomen's Health Hubin Ilford; an Ageing Well Centrein Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospitaland at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub.
These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 94,000 scans a year.
The majority of our 8,000 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexiblyand more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wageemployer.
We're looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.
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 Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. 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 Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5926. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy & registered with HCPC.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate highly specialised skills in assessment and treatment of patients in line with current practise and research
Desirable
- Evidence of developing service provision
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- To have at least 18 months clinical experience in the relevant field during band 6 rotations and a minimum of 3 years post-graduate training
Desirable
- To have 4 years broad clinical experience during band 6 and band 5 rotations or equivalent.
- Training of students on placements
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy & registered with HCPC.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate highly specialised skills in assessment and treatment of patients in line with current practise and research
Desirable
- Evidence of developing service provision
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- To have at least 18 months clinical experience in the relevant field during band 6 rotations and a minimum of 3 years post-graduate training
Desirable
- To have 4 years broad clinical experience during band 6 and band 5 rotations or equivalent.
- Training of students on placements
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).
