Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and highly motivated Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Practitioner to join the Musculoskeletal Clinical Assessment and Triage Service (MSK CATS).We are seeking a clinician who has gained a broad range of postgraduate experience and can manage a specialist caseload of patients including those with complex musculoskeletal pathologies, using evidence-based and patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. This will include ordering appropriate medical investigations and acting on the results in a timely manner.Continued personal development is encouraged and supported within the team and it is expected that you will have an active role in the provision of supervision and peer support for Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists, Therapy support staff and students. The post holder will also support the team in a leadership capacity, being a key contributor in the planning, implementation, development, and evaluation of the MSK CATS Service
Main duties of the job
To provide an expert Musuloskeletal Clinical Assessment and Treatment Service (MSK CATS) including face to face and non-face to face triage and specialised assessment of patients with complex musculoskeletal pathologies.To manage a specialist caseload of patients including those with complex musculoskeletal pathologies, using evidence-based and patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. This will include ordering appropriate medical investigations and acting on the results in a timely manner.To provide clinical leadership and specialist clinical expertise and advice to staff on all aspects of the management of patients with highly complex needs and maintain associated records.To contribute to the development of integrated rehabilitation pathways for relevant services across Primary, Intermediate and Secondary Care and the third sector.To be a key contributor to the planning, implementation, development and evaluation of the MSK CATS Service
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and
Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and
Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
- Post-graduate qualifications relevant to MSK speciality to Masters level or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualification in Injection Therapy
- Membership of Professional body
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
Experience
Essential
- Broad post registration clinical experience of working within MSK Services
- Experience of management of resources
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in development of services
- Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
- Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to MSK clinical area
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Evidence of developing and utilising systems of performance management
Registration
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and specialist clinical knowledge acquired through CPD and experience
- Knowledge and experience of using appropriate standardised assessments and relevant outcome measures
- Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for service area
- Evidence of initiating, implementing and evaluating change
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
- Evidence of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
- Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care initiatives
- Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums
- Evidence of involvement in/contribution to research activity and/or publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
- Post-graduate qualifications relevant to MSK speciality to Masters level or equivalent
Desirable
- Qualification in Injection Therapy
- Membership of Professional body
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
Experience
Essential
- Broad post registration clinical experience of working within MSK Services
- Experience of management of resources
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in development of services
- Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
- Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to MSK clinical area
Desirable
- Recruitment and selection experience
- Evidence of developing and utilising systems of performance management
Registration
Essential
- Current HCPC Registration
knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of leadership and specialist clinical knowledge acquired through CPD and experience
- Knowledge and experience of using appropriate standardised assessments and relevant outcome measures
- Knowledge and understanding of national legislation, guidance and regulatory framework including NSF, NICE, Information Governance, Equality and Diversity, Data Protection, Safe Guarding, Professional and Clinical Guidelines.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for service area
- Evidence of initiating, implementing and evaluating change
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
- Evidence of continuous improvement through benchmarking and sharing and utilising best practice
- Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety in the work environment and implications for service area
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care initiatives
- Membership of Regional /National Specialist groups/forums
- Evidence of involvement in/contribution to research activity and/or publications
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).
