Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist MSK Physiotherapist (Band 6) to join us in PhysioWorks.
PhysioWorks is a community based Musculoskeletal Service consisting of approximately 60 staff.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Specialist MSK Physiotherapist able to work alone at times and manage their own caseload. Experience and expertise in the assessment and treatment of MSK conditions is essential. You should have excellent communication skills, be able to maintain judgement under pressure and demonstrate a flexible and mature attitude. You will have some experience of supervising more junior staff and a good understanding of clinical governance and relevant STH policy.
Full time hours preferred for the permanent post but we will consider applications for part time hours with a minimum of 22.5hrs. Experience of working in Musculoskeletal Outpatients receiving referrals from GPs in the UK Healthcare system is desirable.
Main duties of the job
- To assess, diagnose, plan and develop specialised physiotherapy treatment programmes for patients/clients with a wide variety of physical/mental health needs in a community setting.
- To supervise/train and assess competence of physiotherapists/assistants/students working within the service.
- As a member within PhysioWorks team, contribute to the development of, and adhere to, the strategies, policies and objectives of STH and PhysioWorks.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its 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 delivering care in community clinics. Our service receives 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
- Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy from a CSP recognised training establishment.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous Professional Development via personal development plans/file.
- Evidence of post graduate MSK courses.
Desirable
- Relevant validated courses to Masters level or equivalent knowledge / experience
- Training from Higher Education Institution for graduate physiotherapy student supervision.
Experience
Essential
- Good broad clinical experience across a variety of specialities acquired through at extensive post registration rotations or equivalent.
- Sound clinical experience of MSK assessment and rehabilitation.
Desirable
- Experience of research and/or audit.
- Knowledge of current legislation and government policy provision applicable to service area.
- Community Clinic based working experience
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of post graduate study relevant to the post
Desirable
- Evidence based practice
- Clinical Governance
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Skills for assessing, diagnosing and treating a range of patient conditions relating to clinical area. Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner.
- Ability to undertake complex communication including use of medical terminology
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in both written and oral format
- Ability to pass on skills/ knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Computer Literacy - ability to develop competence with the electronic record, use of internet, email and word processing.
- To have developed coping strategies to deal with the emotional nature of the work.
- The ability to understand and respect different points of view and work with people from a variety of cultures.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
Desirable
- Supervision of junior staff and students from own and other professional backgrounds.
Other Factors
Essential
- Demonstrate a flexible and mature attitude
- Demonstrates motivation, enthusiasm, confidence and a commitment to physiotherapy practice
- Car driver with daily access to a car or other means of transport for travel between clinic locations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy from a CSP recognised training establishment.
- Current HCPC registration.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous Professional Development via personal development plans/file.
- Evidence of post graduate MSK courses.
Desirable
- Relevant validated courses to Masters level or equivalent knowledge / experience
- Training from Higher Education Institution for graduate physiotherapy student supervision.
Experience
Essential
- Good broad clinical experience across a variety of specialities acquired through at extensive post registration rotations or equivalent.
- Sound clinical experience of MSK assessment and rehabilitation.
Desirable
- Experience of research and/or audit.
- Knowledge of current legislation and government policy provision applicable to service area.
- Community Clinic based working experience
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of post graduate study relevant to the post
Desirable
- Evidence based practice
- Clinical Governance
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Skills for assessing, diagnosing and treating a range of patient conditions relating to clinical area. Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner.
- Ability to undertake complex communication including use of medical terminology
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in both written and oral format
- Ability to pass on skills/ knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Computer Literacy - ability to develop competence with the electronic record, use of internet, email and word processing.
- To have developed coping strategies to deal with the emotional nature of the work.
- The ability to understand and respect different points of view and work with people from a variety of cultures.
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
Desirable
- Supervision of junior staff and students from own and other professional backgrounds.
Other Factors
Essential
- Demonstrate a flexible and mature attitude
- Demonstrates motivation, enthusiasm, confidence and a commitment to physiotherapy practice
- Car driver with daily access to a car or other means of transport for travel between clinic locations
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).
