Job summary
An exciting opportunity is now available in Musculo-skeletal (MSK) PhysioWorks. This is an MSK outpatient post based across multiple sites within the city of Sheffield.
Physioworks is a community based Musculoskeletal Service consisting of approximately 60 staff including a podiatry MSK team.
PhysioWorks is an 8am -8pm service and you may be asked to work an evening clinic.
You will receive training, teaching, supervision and mentoring from highly experienced practitioners and will be working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on progressive, evidence-based practice, clinical effectiveness, and research. There will be an opportunity to contribute to the Integrated Pain Team.
We are looking for a highly motivated Physiotherapist with a progressive, flexible attitude and a willingness to learn. You will have post-registration NHS experience sufficient to acquire core competencies in physiotherapy practice MSK conditions.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for delivering high quality, specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment and is responsible for supervision and teaching of therapy staff and students. They will contribute to operational management and service improvement and participate in audit and service evaluation in order to measure, evolve and develop clinical practice.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a large tertiary centre. PhysioWorks is part of the MSK directorate. PhysioWorks deliver care in community clinics, receiving MSK GP referrals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Short Specialist post-registration training programmes
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience of sufficient to acquire appropriate core competencies in Physiotherapy practice and the knowledge and skill to manage a complex specialist caseload in the chosen field
Desirable
- Clinical Governance or Health & Safety, link worker
- Member of special Interest Group
- Fieldwork educators Course
- Clinical Effectiveness course/Project
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
- Good post-registration theoretical and practical knowledge of therapy practice in chosen field
Desirable
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Clinical Governance
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Competency in Physiotherapy clinical reasoning, processes & practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
- Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Able to teach and motivate others
Desirable
- Understanding of therapy in an acute hospital or community setting
- IT literate
- Understanding of stress and ability to help others cope under pressure
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive , proactive attitude to patient care and teamwork
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Current HCPC registration
- Short Specialist post-registration training programmes
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration experience of sufficient to acquire appropriate core competencies in Physiotherapy practice and the knowledge and skill to manage a complex specialist caseload in the chosen field
Desirable
- Clinical Governance or Health & Safety, link worker
- Member of special Interest Group
- Fieldwork educators Course
- Clinical Effectiveness course/Project
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
- Good post-registration theoretical and practical knowledge of therapy practice in chosen field
Desirable
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Clinical Governance
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Competency in Physiotherapy clinical reasoning, processes & practices
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
- Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Able to teach and motivate others
Desirable
- Understanding of therapy in an acute hospital or community setting
- IT literate
- Understanding of stress and ability to help others cope under pressure
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive , proactive attitude to patient care and teamwork
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
PhysioWorks (includes multiple locations across Sheffield)
Graves Move More Centre, Bochum ParkWay
Sheffield
S8 8JR
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
