Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join the forthcoming musculoskeletal outpatients rotation*

You will join other Band 5 Physiotherapists our Hackney based NHS Service and benefit from our established band 5 MSK training program.

The Locomotor service provides specialist musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation in community hubs across Hackney. The team is supported by a team of senior clinicians which include advanced practice Physiotherapists. The service also benefits from an integrated persistent pain service, you will have the opportunity to discuss any pain cases you have with them.

We place a strong emphasis on staff development and well-being, reaching the finals of the2023 national award (PENNA) for its staff well-being work. The Locomotor service is also a finalist in two prestigious 2024 HSJ Award categories.

You will also be encouraged to apply our next Homerton band 5 or band 6 MSK recruitment round as an internal candidate (whichever is most appropriate).

*Due to the contract length we are unable to support employment sponsorship (work visa) requests.

HCPC registration is required for this post.

Main duties of the job

This post would suit a qualified Physiotherapist, who is interested in developing their skills in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. MSK experience working as a qualified or student physiotherapist within the NHS would be an advantage. You will work with a client group that is very diverse, clinically, economically and culturally.

In return for your experience, motivation and enthusiasm our team will give you the opportunity to develop your skills through:

  • Regular supervision and support from senior specialist clinicians
  • Regular in-service programmes and further CPD opportunities
  • Experience running exercises and educational groups
  • Involvement in service development projects
  • Access to our extensive library of learning resources

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.

Date posted

20 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-CCS1-0141

Job locations

Locomotor Service St Leonards

Locomotor Service

London

N1 5LZ


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 State HCPC Registered Physiotherapist

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Range of assessment & treatment skills, MDT experience, insightful of competencies & seeking help, communication skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of appropriate study /training post graduation

Experience

Essential

  • Broad experience/ experience working in diff health care enviroments including student placements
  • Experience in NHS, MSK exp in NHS

Knowledge

Essential

  • NHS & professional issues, multicultural society, EBP, risk, MSK knowledge & understanding

Desirable

  • Reflective practioner

Other

Essential

  • Trust values, professionalism
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential

  • Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy State HCPC Registered Physiotherapist

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Range of assessment & treatment skills, MDT experience, insightful of competencies & seeking help, communication skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of appropriate study /training post graduation

Experience

Essential

  • Broad experience/ experience working in diff health care enviroments including student placements
  • Experience in NHS, MSK exp in NHS

Knowledge

Essential

  • NHS & professional issues, multicultural society, EBP, risk, MSK knowledge & understanding

Desirable

  • Reflective practioner

Other

Essential

  • Trust values, professionalism

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Locomotor Service St Leonards

Locomotor Service

London

N1 5LZ


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Locomotor Service St Leonards

Locomotor Service

London

N1 5LZ


Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy head Locomotor service

Elizabeth Slee

elizabethslee@nhs.net

02076834553

Date posted

20 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£35,964 to £43,780 a year p.a. inc.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

293-CCS1-0141

Job locations

Locomotor Service St Leonards

Locomotor Service

London

N1 5LZ


Supporting documents

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