Job summary
*£6,500 relocation package available (criteria applies)*
Come and join our expanding team of MSK physiotherapists based at Chase Farm Hospital in the London Borough of Enfield.
The department is well established, friendly and enthusiastic about delivering the best possible care to our patients.
We have close links to our acute partners and can refer patients onwards via our Advanced Practitioner team when required.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for assessing and managing largely GP referrals to the service. These are received via our well regarded Self Referral Portal. This will give you an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical reasoning, diagnostic and treatment skills.
You will be supported by a highly experienced team including 5 APP's. We provide robust and flexible clinical support through meaningful appraisal , regular supervision , protected CPD time and a comprehensive IST.
Please note interviews will take place on 12th October 2022.
About us
Enfield Health has a long history of managing the health needs of the diverse and multi-cultural population of this North London Borough. We pride ourselves on integrated working not only within the wider therapy team of which you will be part, but also with other health professionals in Acute and Primary care , local authority and voluntary sectors.
If you do not know Enfield, we are on the edges of London and have easy access to central London as well as enjoying the benefits of the nearby green belt. We are a dynamic Trust - scoring '' Good'' during our latest CQC inspection.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for this position. All the main detailed job responsibilities are recorded here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for this position. All the main detailed job responsibilities are recorded here.
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Broad post graduate experience with significant component in relevant area.
- NHS experience as a physiotherapist.
Desirable
- Participation in project /audit activities.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to prioritise, organise and work in a busy environment.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes.
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of organising internal or external training session/course.
PERSONAL QUALITIES Knowledge, Awareness, Understanding
Essential
- Awareness of own knowledge and development needs.
- Extensive knowledge base underpinning broad physiotherapeutic skills.
Desirable
- Awareness of own learning style.
- Awareness of current professional and NHS issues.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy.
- HPC Registered.
Desirable
- MCSP.
- Attendance at relevant Post Graduate Courses.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Ability to meet demands of the post.
Desirable
- Car owner/driver with valid UK driving license.
- Fluent in any local language.
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Broad post graduate experience with significant component in relevant area.
- NHS experience as a physiotherapist.
Desirable
- Participation in project /audit activities.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Ability to prioritise, organise and work in a busy environment.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes.
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
- Experience of organising internal or external training session/course.
PERSONAL QUALITIES Knowledge, Awareness, Understanding
Essential
- Awareness of own knowledge and development needs.
- Extensive knowledge base underpinning broad physiotherapeutic skills.
Desirable
- Awareness of own learning style.
- Awareness of current professional and NHS issues.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy.
- HPC Registered.
Desirable
- MCSP.
- Attendance at relevant Post Graduate Courses.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
- Ability to meet demands of the post.
Desirable
- Car owner/driver with valid UK driving license.
- Fluent in any local language.
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).
