Job summary
We would love you to come and see what we have to offer in the Western Lake District!
The post we have to offer you is within the Musculoskeletal (MSK) team in West Cumbria.
We are a large MSK service situated along the Western edge of the Lake District National Park. Our service is spread among acute hospitals, community hospitals, GP surgeries and health centres offering wide and varied opportunities to gain skills in the MSK field. We have highly skilled physiotherapists working in each of these areas who will support you to achieve high standards of professional development and clinical excellence in your practise.
The static Band 6 MSK position provides you with the opportunity to work within a well-developed and supportive department offering a robust appraisal, preceptorship, clinical and management supervision. There are no requirements for weekend working or Orthopaedic cover.
You will need to be committed to working autonomously providing evidence based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. You will manage a caseload where patients are referred from both Primary and Secondary care and include those from the wider MSK Pathway (including our First Contact Physiotherapists and Orthopaedic triage services). We support the education of physiotherapy students from the local Universities and the development of rotational staff through our service which we anticipate you will be part of.
Main duties of the job
This role is a static position within the MSK Physiotherapy service with the main duties of the role being that of assessing and managing patients using evidence based practise and clinical reasoning; supporting the wider service with training of rotational team members and students and being pro-active in own and service development.
Continuing professional development is encouraged and we provide a robust in-service training programme which we anticipate you will be actively a part of. This has continued throughout the pandemic and incorporates the whole MSK team from across Cumbria. We work closely with the Advanced Practice Physiotherapists within the teams who provide teaching and training sessions.
We would anticipate that you will have significant experience of working within the MSK field with clear evidence of relevant postgraduate training, exceptional organisational and leadership skills. An ability to work and travel across sites throughout West Cumbria is also essential.
Throughout the pandemic the service has continued to provide assessment and management of MSK conditions which has left us in an advantageous position regarding use of virtual consultations and also face to face assessments. Moving into the Recovery phase, post pandemic, we have continued to use this blended approach to patient management with them at the centre of choosing how they wish their care to be delivered.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?
Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?
Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development / Lifelong Learning Activities
- Previous post-graduate experience including MSK Out-patients
Desirable
- Comprehensive postgraduate junior experience and rotations
- Experience of using electronic patient records (EPR)
- Evidence of contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff
- Involvement in any CSP special interest group
- Specific MSK experience
- Evidence of previous telehealth experience
- Evidence of participating or leading patient classes (exercise or educational)
Qualifications
Essential
- CSP recognised Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or evidence of Professional Liability Insurance.
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at relevant post graduate courses
- Relevant post-graduate MSc modules or degree
Knowledge
Essential
- Good Knowledge of Evidence Based Clinical Practice.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development/Lifelong Learning.
- Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
Desirable
- Knowledge and involvement in audit, research and critical appraisal.
- Knowledge of quality issues and CQC
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to organise workload of self and others.
- Ability to organise prioritise and delegate.
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Relevant practical physiotherapy skills.
- IT skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently.
Desirable
- Computer literate.
- Evidence of post-graduate MSK Courses.
- Evidence of post graduate teaching in a hospital or educational setting.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Organised
- Reliable.
- Empathetic.
- Patient focused.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Motivated.
- Flexible
- Ability to work as a team member.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Take an active part in training for personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Willing to actively take part in training of others
- Knowledge and experience of student supervision
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development / Lifelong Learning Activities
- Previous post-graduate experience including MSK Out-patients
Desirable
- Comprehensive postgraduate junior experience and rotations
- Experience of using electronic patient records (EPR)
- Evidence of contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff
- Involvement in any CSP special interest group
- Specific MSK experience
- Evidence of previous telehealth experience
- Evidence of participating or leading patient classes (exercise or educational)
Qualifications
Essential
- CSP recognised Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or evidence of Professional Liability Insurance.
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at relevant post graduate courses
- Relevant post-graduate MSc modules or degree
Knowledge
Essential
- Good Knowledge of Evidence Based Clinical Practice.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development/Lifelong Learning.
- Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
Desirable
- Knowledge and involvement in audit, research and critical appraisal.
- Knowledge of quality issues and CQC
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent Communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to organise workload of self and others.
- Ability to organise prioritise and delegate.
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Relevant practical physiotherapy skills.
- IT skills.
- Presentation skills.
- Ability to work independently.
Desirable
- Computer literate.
- Evidence of post-graduate MSK Courses.
- Evidence of post graduate teaching in a hospital or educational setting.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Organised
- Reliable.
- Empathetic.
- Patient focused.
- Friendly and approachable.
- Motivated.
- Flexible
- Ability to work as a team member.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Take an active part in training for personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Willing to actively take part in training of others
- Knowledge and experience of student supervision
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
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).
