Job summary
Are you a highly motivated Physiotherapist with an interest in MSK?
Are you able to take joint responsibility for overseeing the MSK team and drive continuous improvement within the service?
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and will build a culture where all employees are valued, respected and acknowledged. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual that shares this commitment to join our MSK rehabilitation team.
The musculoskeletal physiotherapy service operates from four locality sites within Brighton, Hove and Haywards Heath. Offering rehabilitation services to local populations rich in cultural diversity, we are committed to delivering a service that is relevant to the communities we serve and strive to promote opportunity for all.
This post will be based at one of our UHSussex Brighton sites. Flexibility may be required to work across other UHSussex sites should future service developments require this.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will carry their own clinical caseload and be responsible for governance and supervision within the department. They will work with the service lead to drive service development and redesign projects as well as maintaining high clinical standards within the team.
The service is committed to professional development and post graduate education facilitated through an established appraisal, mentoring scheme and in-service training programme. We offer a supportive learning environment with the opportunity to work closely with Advanced Practitioners.
As an organisation and department wesupport an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff. We are committed toencouraging further development and growth from diverse groups, and we welcome applications from people of allabilities and currently under-represented groups, which we are able to support with our range offlexible and inclusive options. We currently have an underrepresentation from BAME,disabilities and LGBTQ communities. As such, we particularly welcome applicants from these groups.
The post would include participation in the Orthopaedic Weekend Rota - following completion of appropriate training.
We have a strong flexible working ethic. Full or part time fixed term will be considered, plus the opportunity to register on our Physiotherapy bank.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide shared day to day operational management of the Outpatient Physiotherapyteam by planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the NeuromusculoskeletalPhysiotherapy Service on a day-to-day basis.
Provide shared leadership to the physiotherapy team within a team based structureas a specialist within the field of Neuromusculoskeletal Outpatient physiotherapy.Deputising for the Clinical Team Leader if required.
To actively promote and develop equality and diversity practices and strategicmanagement in this area in order to promote equity of access of care for patientsand equity of access to job opportunities and development opportunities for staff.
As an autonomous practitioner to carry out advanced assessment and treatment of aspecialist caseload of patients within the Neuromusculoskeletal Outpatientdepartment who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, and to determineclinical diagnoses and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records.
To provide specialist advice to other professionals both within the Trust and outsideagencies e.g. GPs, Health Advisors and fellow colleagues
To be responsible for teaching, supervision and appraisal of Band 6, Band 5, andAssistant physiotherapists and undergraduate students to ensure a high quality ofclinical care within the speciality.
To adhere to Trust policies and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code ofConduct, Health Care Professions Council Code of Conduct and be guided byNational Standards where they exist to develop departmental policies and bestpractice care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide shared day to day operational management of the Outpatient Physiotherapyteam by planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating the NeuromusculoskeletalPhysiotherapy Service on a day-to-day basis.
Provide shared leadership to the physiotherapy team within a team based structureas a specialist within the field of Neuromusculoskeletal Outpatient physiotherapy.Deputising for the Clinical Team Leader if required.
To actively promote and develop equality and diversity practices and strategicmanagement in this area in order to promote equity of access of care for patientsand equity of access to job opportunities and development opportunities for staff.
As an autonomous practitioner to carry out advanced assessment and treatment of aspecialist caseload of patients within the Neuromusculoskeletal Outpatientdepartment who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, and to determineclinical diagnoses and physiotherapy treatment indicated, and to maintain records.
To provide specialist advice to other professionals both within the Trust and outsideagencies e.g. GPs, Health Advisors and fellow colleagues
To be responsible for teaching, supervision and appraisal of Band 6, Band 5, andAssistant physiotherapists and undergraduate students to ensure a high quality ofclinical care within the speciality.
To adhere to Trust policies and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Code ofConduct, Health Care Professions Council Code of Conduct and be guided byNational Standards where they exist to develop departmental policies and bestpractice care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of postgraduate education such as a diploma or MSc module relating to role
Knowledge training and experience
Essential
- Experience of managing your own caseload effectively
- Experience of treating MSK patients
Desirable
- Evidence of service development/audit experience
- Experience of health promotion
Knowledge and experience non-clinical
Essential
- Experience of managing, supporting and developing staff
- Competent IT skills
- Evidencing of teaching and supporting students
Desirable
- Knowledge of national agendas
- Knowledge of HR processes in managing staff
Knowledge and experience clinical
Essential
- Post qualification experience in a variety of clinical settings within the NHS or independent sector
- Ability to make evidence based clinical decisions regarding patient care
- To be able to comprehensively assess and treat a variety of patients with complex conditions
Desirable
- Up to date professional practice and reasearch
- Knowledge of appropriate clinical guidelines
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of effective communication with patients and all interested healthcare professionals
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff conflict
- Awareness of EDI
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of postgraduate education such as a diploma or MSc module relating to role
Knowledge training and experience
Essential
- Experience of managing your own caseload effectively
- Experience of treating MSK patients
Desirable
- Evidence of service development/audit experience
- Experience of health promotion
Knowledge and experience non-clinical
Essential
- Experience of managing, supporting and developing staff
- Competent IT skills
- Evidencing of teaching and supporting students
Desirable
- Knowledge of national agendas
- Knowledge of HR processes in managing staff
Knowledge and experience clinical
Essential
- Post qualification experience in a variety of clinical settings within the NHS or independent sector
- Ability to make evidence based clinical decisions regarding patient care
- To be able to comprehensively assess and treat a variety of patients with complex conditions
Desirable
- Up to date professional practice and reasearch
- Knowledge of appropriate clinical guidelines
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of effective communication with patients and all interested healthcare professionals
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Experience of managing staff conflict
- Awareness of EDI
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
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Royal Sussex County Hospital, Hove Poly Clinic, Brighton General Hospital or any UHS site
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
Employer's website
https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
