Job summary
We have an opportunityfor a musculoskeletal physiotherapist looking to enhance their clinical and non-clinical knowledge and skillsto join our innovative musculoskeletal physiotherapy team.
We have an excellent reputation for developing staff and offer a wide range of learning opportunities, such as:
- Regular clinical supervision,plus daily APP and pain service question time
- In-service training and individualised training such as funded MSc modules. We also support and host weekend courses.
- Band 6 MSK development program
Our work on staff well-being was recognised in the 2023 national PENNA awards where we were finalists.
We offer MSK physiotherapy outpatient rotations at Homerton Hospital, St Leonards, City and Hackney community clinics and Ludwig Guttmann centre (Olympic park).
Homerton's award winning wider MSK teams consist of:
- GP, consultant and self referred outpatient physiotherapy services
- Post orthopeadic surgery rehabilitation, sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasonography,shockwave, virtual fracture clinic, non-medical prescribers and persistent pain service
- Close working relationships with radiology, rheumatology, orthopaedics, podiatry and emergency medicine
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
- Specialist physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse musculoskeletal presentations, providing a diagnosis and developing and delivering an individualised treatment programme.
- Utilization of a variety of therapeutic modalitiesto enhance strength, flexibility, and functional movement.Alongside educating patients about their condition, treatment options, pain management and self-management strategies
- Developing individualized treatment plans and rehabilitation programmes tailored to each patient's specific needs and goals and evaluate using appropriate outcome measures.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy, HCPC
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate courses/training/CPD
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding, MSK knowledge, confidentiality issues, EBP, audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues, diverse multicultural society
Experience
Essential
- Broad general clinical experience & experience managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions
- Maintaining relevant range of CPD activities
Desirable
- Experience of working within a diverse socioeconomic/multicultural society & different healthcare enviroments
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure. MDT working. Ax & implement appropriate Rx for a range of patients.
- Able to demonstrate effective written & verbal communication skills, report writing
Desirable
- Supervision/appraisal (PTA,St,Physio), presentation skils
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy, HCPC
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate courses/training/CPD
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding, MSK knowledge, confidentiality issues, EBP, audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues, diverse multicultural society
Experience
Essential
- Broad general clinical experience & experience managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions
- Maintaining relevant range of CPD activities
Desirable
- Experience of working within a diverse socioeconomic/multicultural society & different healthcare enviroments
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure. MDT working. Ax & implement appropriate Rx for a range of patients.
- Able to demonstrate effective written & verbal communication skills, report writing
Desirable
- Supervision/appraisal (PTA,St,Physio), presentation skils
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
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).
