Job summary
The Adult Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service provides assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal/orthopaedic problems including back, neck and shoulder pain, soft tissue injuries, arthritic problems, headaches and dizziness. Treatments include manual therapy such as joint mobilisations, individual exercise programmes, exercises classes and ergonomic advice.
The Adult MSK physiotherapy team are an innovative team who pride themselves on development of staff through their MSK career with a robust supervision and training package. Whilst also ensuring a healthy work life balance with a focus on well being.
Main duties of the job
To perform specialist assessment and treatment of patients with musculoskeletal conditions; determine a clinical diagnosis; develop, implement, evaluate and modify individualised treatment programmes; and ensure appropriate pathways of care and communication via liaison and referral to other agencies as required. The patient will present with acute or chronic conditions, some of which may be complex.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three
core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a betterwork-life balance.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information
around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website
https://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- HCPC Member
- BSc / MSc Physiotherapy
- Post graduate training relevant to speciality
Desirable
- Clinical Educators Course
- oMember of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration NHS experience including experience at Band 5 level, or above, within MSK speciality
- Basic understanding of computers and their applications
- Experience of working within a team and independently
- Experience of liaison with other professionals and partnership working
- Previous experience across a broad range of Band 5 rotations
- Specialist knowledge in anatomy and physiology to underpin relevant clinical skills
- Knowledge of areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management
Desirable
- Previous experience undertaking Band 6 role
- Presentation skills
- Leadership experience
- Research and development awareness and/or experience
- Audit Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications/Registration
Essential
- HCPC Member
- BSc / MSc Physiotherapy
- Post graduate training relevant to speciality
Desirable
- Clinical Educators Course
- oMember of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration NHS experience including experience at Band 5 level, or above, within MSK speciality
- Basic understanding of computers and their applications
- Experience of working within a team and independently
- Experience of liaison with other professionals and partnership working
- Previous experience across a broad range of Band 5 rotations
- Specialist knowledge in anatomy and physiology to underpin relevant clinical skills
- Knowledge of areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management
Desirable
- Previous experience undertaking Band 6 role
- Presentation skills
- Leadership experience
- Research and development awareness and/or experience
- Audit Experience
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).