Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Rheumatology Physiotherapist

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Job summary

Specialist Rheumatology Musculoskeletal (MSK)

Outpatient Physiotherapist Band 7

We are looking for a Band 7 specialist Physiotherapist who has proven skills in the management of patients with complex Rheumatology and MSK pain and dysfunction.

The post holder will support the team leader in service delivery, assisting in the development and integration Rheumatology and MSK patient management across the service.

If you are a Physiotherapist with specialist rheumatology and MSK practice, knowledge and are looking for an exciting challenge, this is the post for you.

The team includes all grades of physiotherapy staff including those working at an Advanced level. It offers an excellent opportunity to develop your own skills and those of the staff within the units in a supportive, friendly and learning environment.

The Trust has an excellent appraisal scheme and offers regular CPD training in the form of internal courses, journal clubs, joint working and access to funding for external training/postgraduate study.

Oxford is a city in the South East region of England and the county town of

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage patients referred to the Physiotherapy Department at the NOC for initial contact, assessment, clinical diagnosis, and management. This will involve working alongside consultants and colleagues in the Rheumatology Ankylosing Spondylosis and Transitional Clinics.

The post holder must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to teach, lead, mentor and develop senior and more junior staff and students.

About us

The Physiotherapy departments is based at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (NOC), which includes the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, and the Horton General Hospital.

The department offers within it a wide range of experience; you will be supported to be actively involved in the development and integration of the service, advancing your clinical, teaching, managerial and research skills.

Oxfordshire. With an estimated 2016 population of 170,350, it is the 52nd largest city in the United Kingdom and one of the fastest growing and most ethnically diverse. The city is 51 miles (82 km) from London, 61 miles (98 km) from Bristol, 59 miles (95 km) from Southampton, 57 miles (92 km) from Birmingham and 24 miles (39 km) from Reading.

Oxford evolves around its prestigious university, established in the 12th century. The architecture of its 38 colleges in the city's medieval centre led poet Matthew Arnold to nickname it the 'City of Dreaming Spires'.

Date posted

26 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

321-NOTSS-5404359-B7-A

Job locations

Physiotherapy Department Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill Road

Oxford

OX3 7LD

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must have a post graduate Masters level degree or equivalent in physiotherapy and evidence of current postgraduate study including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to Rheumatology and MSK practice. A minimum of 5 years experiences in the field of rehabilitation is desirable; at least 3 years in MSK Outpatients experience at Band 6 or above within the NHS.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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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

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UK Registration

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Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy Department Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill Road

Oxford

OX3 7LD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Physiotherapy Department Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill Road

Oxford

OX3 7LD

Employer's website

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