Job summary
Are you an experienced band 5 or existing band 6 physiotherapist with a passion for delivering high quality patient care and would like to be a part of a dynamic MSK team? If so, there is an opening for you to join our MDT team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and MSK First Contact Practitioners.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with broad based postgraduate experience including recently in the MSK speciality. You should be able to work well as part of a team but have the ability work independently and supervise others.As part of a friendly and supportive team, you will benefit from wide ranging learning opportunities to help consolidate your skills and advance your Musculoskeletal career. We offer 8 monthly rotations in the MSK team, within Emergency Department, Hand Therapy, Lower Limb, Upper Limb, Spinal, Occupational Health, Paediatrics, Rheumatology, Pain, Hydrotherapy and Orthopaedic Clinics.
Main duties of the job
You must have knowledge in the assessment and treatment of MSK conditions and clinical skills based on evidence based practice.
The successful candidate would need to be flexible to work across the community setting and be confident to loan work, and will manage their own caseload so need excellent time management skills.The post holder must have excellent communication skills and be committed to CPD. You will be working alongside experienced Physiotherapists , Occupational therapists and assistant staff. You will manage your own caseload so need excellent time management skills.It is essential the post holder is a driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes, subject to provision of Equality Act 2010
You will also have the opportunity to develop leadership skills being involved in the supervision and appraisal of staff and the recruitment process. You will be required to support the clinical leaders and contribute to service development in the team. As a clinical educator you will help supervise students on placement to the team.
About us
Active involvement in training and development is a key requirement in both meeting personal continuing professional development objectives and in providing the delivery of staff training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as an autonomous practitioner within the MSK service supported by highly specialist therapists.
- To undertake therapeutic MSK assessments of patients within the clinical setting with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes.
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- To provide clinical education, advice and support for junior therapy staff and support staff.
- To provide specialist knowledge, skills and advice to clients, and be a source of expertise for therapy staff, other members of the MDT and other agencies.
- To supervise, educate and assess the performance of therapy students.
- To contribute to service research and audit activities.
- To propose any service changes within own professional speciality area
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as an autonomous practitioner within the MSK service supported by highly specialist therapists.
- To undertake therapeutic MSK assessments of patients within the clinical setting with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a diagnosis and develop and deliver individualised treatment programmes.
- To manage a defined caseload, using evidence based, client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.
- To provide clinical education, advice and support for junior therapy staff and support staff.
- To provide specialist knowledge, skills and advice to clients, and be a source of expertise for therapy staff, other members of the MDT and other agencies.
- To supervise, educate and assess the performance of therapy students.
- To contribute to service research and audit activities.
- To propose any service changes within own professional speciality area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Registration with the HCPC
- Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio
Desirable
- Completion of Clinical Educators course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a caseload of patients with acute and chronic conditions
- Completion of core rotations as a band 5 physiotherapist
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and treating patients with barriers to communication
- Relevant NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use and apply a range of treatment techniques and approaches
- Ability to oraganise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate
Desirable
- Conflict resolution skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of MSK conditions and their management
- Ability to manage a caseload of complex needs
- Understanding of goverance and evidence based practice
Other
Essential
- Car owner/driver
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends basedon the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Registration with the HCPC
- Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio
Desirable
- Completion of Clinical Educators course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a caseload of patients with acute and chronic conditions
- Completion of core rotations as a band 5 physiotherapist
Desirable
- Experience of assessing and treating patients with barriers to communication
- Relevant NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use and apply a range of treatment techniques and approaches
- Ability to oraganise, prioritise and delegate as appropriate
Desirable
- Conflict resolution skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a range of MSK conditions and their management
- Ability to manage a caseload of complex needs
- Understanding of goverance and evidence based practice
Other
Essential
- Car owner/driver
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends basedon the needs of the service
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).
