Job summary
Due to staff promotions, we have opportunities available for staff to join our MSK outpatient team at band 5 level. Suitable for staff that have already been through core rotations, we are looking for those who are keen to develop their knowledge, skills and experience around MSK work. We offer 3 areas of interest in our own internal rotation - 'pure outpatients' (mostly upper limb and spinal), 'Group Rehab' - (mostly lower limb & group work) & 'Hydro' (a mix of outpatients and hydrotherapy). Each rotation last about 9 months so over a period of just over a couple of years, you should be ready to apply for a senior position with a great grounding in all areas and having had opportunity to supervise students (and with time junior 5's) and help with service development. If you are interested in joining our team to learn from our excellent team of seniors then please apply.
Main duties of the job
- Under the supervision of an established senior you will undertake assessment and treatment of a wide range of MSK patients including upper limb, lower limb and spinal patients - using group and individual methods.
- Supervision of pre graduate students and with time transitioning to supervision of junior rotation 5's.
- Participation in research / audit as required
About us
Key facts about our Trust:
Every day our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients
We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust over 3,300 per week
An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day the 6th largest in the country
Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients every day
We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with
almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day
We employ 12,000 staff across our 5 hospital sites
We have a Director of Allied Health Professionals who is committed to provide leadership, progression and direction to AHPs
Closing date of applications: 26 August 2021
Interview date: 8 September 2021
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Following on from induction and competency training will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, seeking help and guidance from senior staff when necessary.
- Will assess a wide range of presenting musculoskeletal conditions to a high standard using sound clinical reasoning.
- Will develop and agree treatment programmes with patients using a wide range of skills including manual therapy, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, education & advice giving, communication skills and equipment provision.
- Will maintain competency to practice by undertaking continuous professional development activities and making a record of such.
- Will assess and manage clinical risk within own caseload.
- Will maintain accurate clinical records which meet national and local audit standards.
- Will communicate timely and informative verbal and written reports to medical referrers and other agencies as required.
- Will comply with the standards of professional practice as outlined by the Health & Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Will ensure the appropriate use and maintenance of equipment and stock.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Following on from induction and competency training will undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, seeking help and guidance from senior staff when necessary.
- Will assess a wide range of presenting musculoskeletal conditions to a high standard using sound clinical reasoning.
- Will develop and agree treatment programmes with patients using a wide range of skills including manual therapy, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, education & advice giving, communication skills and equipment provision.
- Will maintain competency to practice by undertaking continuous professional development activities and making a record of such.
- Will assess and manage clinical risk within own caseload.
- Will maintain accurate clinical records which meet national and local audit standards.
- Will communicate timely and informative verbal and written reports to medical referrers and other agencies as required.
- Will comply with the standards of professional practice as outlined by the Health & Care Professions Council and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
- Will ensure the appropriate use and maintenance of equipment and stock.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification relevant to field of MSK practice
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of CPD relevant to area of clinical practice
Desirable
- Clinical Supervisor's Accreditation
- Member of clinical interest group in a relevant area of practice
- Can swim
- Can drive
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience of short duration hospital rotations including respiratory / Neuro & MSK
Desirable
- Experience of doing NHS therapy work in a gym / pool and or outpatient setting
- Experience of supervising pre graduate physiotherapy students
Communication
Essential
- Well structured and presented application demonstrating excellent written communication skills care and attention to detail
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification relevant to field of MSK practice
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of CPD relevant to area of clinical practice
Desirable
- Clinical Supervisor's Accreditation
- Member of clinical interest group in a relevant area of practice
- Can swim
- Can drive
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience of short duration hospital rotations including respiratory / Neuro & MSK
Desirable
- Experience of doing NHS therapy work in a gym / pool and or outpatient setting
- Experience of supervising pre graduate physiotherapy students
Communication
Essential
- Well structured and presented application demonstrating excellent written communication skills care and attention to detail
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
