Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior MSK Physiotherapist

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Job summary

Are you looking to be part of a forward thinking, award-winning MSK team?

Then this position with Ashford & St Peter's will be for you!

You will be part of a pioneering service that has recently expanded their clinics into 3 state-of-the-art gyms at River Bourne, Woking Leisure Centre and Egham Orbit. Our ethos is to bring rehabilitation into the community and to promote holistic patient care through exercise and education for long term self-management, with potential working from home opportunities for virtual clinics.

We offer a variety of 6 monthly rotations such as lower limb, upper limb, spinal and pain with mentors to support in these areas.You will have the opportunity to work from both our gym and hospital bases, with flexibility required depending on the service needs.

You will have the opportunity to manage a varied caseload compromising of ACP, GP, Orthopaedic and FCP referrals through our streamlined triage processes.

You will be supported with weekly supervision, in-service training and access to joint sessions with B7 and ACPs, plus benefiting from the Trust's wellbeing initiatives.

Despite the team being spread across different sites we regularly organise external events, so you can get to know the socially vibrant team!

We welcome applications from existing band 5 Physiotherapists looking to take a step up in their career or Band 6 applicants looking for a new challenge, to join our friendly team of MSK therapists.

Main duties of the job

To communicate any changes in care plan or treatment approach to other physiotherapists or MDT colleagues. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools to communicate effectively with patients to progress rehabilitation and treatment programmes.

To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff relating to their rehabilitation potential and gaining consent for treatment. To maintain accurate records in line with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards and Trust and service standards and policies.

To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.

To undertake comprehensive assessments of patients using analytical skills, seeking guidance from senior staff as needed. Devise individualised physiotherapy management and / or treatment plans, using clinical reasoning skills, evaluating the outcomes of your interventions. Then use a range of treatment/ management options in formulating programmes of care.

To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development.

To supervise Band 5 physiotherapist and physiotherapy assistants and to participate in the appraisal scheme as an appraisee.

To monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others. To be competent with lone working when appropriate with patients remotely and have awareness of when clinical support is required.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • On-site Nurseries
  • On-site staff cafes
  • On-site parking
  • Support in career development
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Details

Date posted

05 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum inc. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

323-AHP1909-ED

Job locations

Ashford Hospital and Woking Community Hospital

London Rd, Stanwell

Ashford

TW15 3AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful candidates need to hold a BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy and be HCPC registered.

Candidates will have a proven history of providing patient-centred care within physiotherapy service. It is important for candidates to be able to communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in a patients care both those from within the organisation and those outside to ensure effective multidisciplinary working, while maintaining accurate patient records in line with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards and Trust and service standards and policies.

To ensure timely and effective communication with the clinical/therapy leads and senior staff on all professional matters.

There is a need to attend staff meetings and actively participate ensuring understanding of information imparted. Additionally, to engage within the departmental objectives to progress the physiotherapy service. To work under the supervision of a clinical specialist physiotherapists to apply clinical skills in assessment, treatment and evaluation in line with the iMSK pathways.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Successful candidates need to hold a BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy and be HCPC registered.

Candidates will have a proven history of providing patient-centred care within physiotherapy service. It is important for candidates to be able to communicate effectively with all disciplines involved in a patients care both those from within the organisation and those outside to ensure effective multidisciplinary working, while maintaining accurate patient records in line with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy standards and Trust and service standards and policies.

To ensure timely and effective communication with the clinical/therapy leads and senior staff on all professional matters.

There is a need to attend staff meetings and actively participate ensuring understanding of information imparted. Additionally, to engage within the departmental objectives to progress the physiotherapy service. To work under the supervision of a clinical specialist physiotherapists to apply clinical skills in assessment, treatment and evaluation in line with the iMSK pathways.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Years experience
  • msk knowledge

Desirable

  • msk experience
  • independent learning

Knowledge

Essential

  • MSK knowledge

Desirable

  • MSK independent learning
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Years experience
  • msk knowledge

Desirable

  • msk experience
  • independent learning

Knowledge

Essential

  • MSK knowledge

Desirable

  • MSK independent learning

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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford Hospital and Woking Community Hospital

London Rd, Stanwell

Ashford

TW15 3AA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ashford Hospital and Woking Community Hospital

London Rd, Stanwell

Ashford

TW15 3AA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead MSK Physiotherapy

Ryan Mackie

ryan.mackie1@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

05 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,205 to £47,084 a year per annum inc. HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

323-AHP1909-ED

Job locations

Ashford Hospital and Woking Community Hospital

London Rd, Stanwell

Ashford

TW15 3AA


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