Job summary
Location: Forest of Dean (Lydney community hospital and/or Dilke Memorial hospital, discussion on appointment)
Will consider full time, part time or flexible working
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a musculoskeletal practitioner physiotherapist to be part of the musculoskeletal outpatient team in the Forest of Dean. Assessing and treating a wide range of complex acute and chronic pathologies.
We are seeking a forward-thinking, motivated individual looking to develop their clinical and leadership skills and abilities within a supportive, positive environment. Who is able to provide expertise and mentorship to more junior members of the team.
The Forest of Dean is currently embarking on a very exciting new future, a new multi-purpose Forest of Dean Community Hospital is due to open in 2023 and both the musculoskeletal and O.T Services will transfer to this new premise.
For informal enquiries please contact; Rebecca Rugman 0300 4218711 Rebecca.Rugman@ghc.nhs.uk
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Closing date: 30th May 2022
Interview date: 13th June 2022
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the job description and person specification.
Those interested must be focused on providing the high-quality holistic care for our patients, as well as working with our close-knit team to develop the service for the present and the future.
About us
The post is a full-time role at either Lydney or Dilke Memorial Hospital (to be discussed on appointment). Eventually the Forest of Dean will embark on an exciting new future as in 2023 musculoskeletal and O.T Services will transfer to the new purpose-built Forest of Dean Community Hospital.
What we offer: -
- A monthly locality in-service program
- X2 full day MSK training days
- One to one mentorship, clinical supervision, peer review
- Wide variety of clinical presentations referred from Orthopaedics, Advanced Practitioners, Minor Injuries Unit, GPs and patient Self-referral
- Full varied workload to include trauma, elective surgery and longer-term conditions
- Working closely with Gloucestershire Care Services MSK Physiotherapy Teams, Advanced Practitioners and the Clinical Specialists
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff who, through the application of their skills, qualification and experience, will make a positive contribution to our business of providing quality health care services. It is the Trusts view that the costs associated with moving house in order to take up a post with us should not restrict our ability to recruit the excellent people we need; therefore, we support staff to relocate with our relocation policy.
This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training and post holders must be able to undertake physical interventions. Fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health.
A valid UK driving licence plus the use of own transport for business purposes is essential. For qualifying staff the Trust has a Lease Car Scheme in place and also offers a popular Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme with our partner Tusker.
To ensure you fully understand how the Trust, as a Data Controller, will process and store your data please read the attached document Applicant and Staff Privacy Notice prior to applying for the role.
Candidates for any staff appointment shall, when making application, disclose in writing to the Trust whether they are related to any governor. Failure to disclose such a relationship may disqualify a candidate and, if appointed, may render them liable to dismissal.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust are proud to have been recognised as a Veteran Aware Trust, evidencing the provision of the best care for Veterans and driving to improve the care for veterans and their families. Find out more about this by clicking on the link at the right-hand side, titled Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance.
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff who, through the application of their skills, qualification and experience, will make a positive contribution to our business of providing quality health care services. It is the Trusts view that the costs associated with moving house in order to take up a post with us should not restrict our ability to recruit the excellent people we need; therefore, we support staff to relocate with our relocation policy.
This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training and post holders must be able to undertake physical interventions. Fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health.
A valid UK driving licence plus the use of own transport for business purposes is essential. For qualifying staff the Trust has a Lease Car Scheme in place and also offers a popular Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme with our partner Tusker.
To ensure you fully understand how the Trust, as a Data Controller, will process and store your data please read the attached document Applicant and Staff Privacy Notice prior to applying for the role.
Candidates for any staff appointment shall, when making application, disclose in writing to the Trust whether they are related to any governor. Failure to disclose such a relationship may disqualify a candidate and, if appointed, may render them liable to dismissal.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust are proud to have been recognised as a Veteran Aware Trust, evidencing the provision of the best care for Veterans and driving to improve the care for veterans and their families. Find out more about this by clicking on the link at the right-hand side, titled Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance.
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Member of CSP
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and to provide evidence of that registration bi-annually upon request
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- To have a good working knowledge of relevant national standards to which quality of practice should be monitored
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good communication skills both verbal and non-verbal and written
- To be able to evidence clinical reasoning in the management of non-complex patient presentation
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Evidence of initiative
- Good time management
- Demonstrate the ability to discuss clinical governance and relevance in physiotherapy practice
- The ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Member of CSP
- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and to provide evidence of that registration bi-annually upon request
LENGTH AND / OR NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
- To have a good working knowledge of relevant national standards to which quality of practice should be monitored
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good communication skills both verbal and non-verbal and written
- To be able to evidence clinical reasoning in the management of non-complex patient presentation
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- The ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Evidence of initiative
- Good time management
- Demonstrate the ability to discuss clinical governance and relevance in physiotherapy practice
- The ability to demonstrate critical appraisal skills
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
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).
