Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist - Band 5

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Job summary

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to be part of the musculoskeletal outpatient teams in the Tewkesbury and Winchcombe Locality. We are seeking a forward-thinking, motivated individual looking to develop their skills and abilities within a supportive, positive environment.

Those interested must have a passion for musculoskeletal physiotherapy and be focused on providing the highest level of care for our patients and developing the service in the future. The post holder will hold an independent caseload and work within a close-knit MSK Team.

Continuing Professional Development is actively encouraged and supported with opportunities to develop skills.

We encourage potential applicants to visit the clinic prior to interview.

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

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.

Details

Date posted

27 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year £25,655 to £31,534 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

327-22-724

Job locations

Tewkesbury Community Hospital

Barton Street

Tewkesbury

GL20 5QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the main job description for full details.

What we offer:

  • A Comprehensive, monthly in-service training programme
  • Biannual countywide training days
  • One to one mentorship, clinical supervision, peer review
  • Direct access and working closely with musculoskeletal specialists in spinal, shoulder, hand, vestibular, rheumatology, and womens health
  • Wide variety of clinical presentations referred from orthopaedics, advanced practitioners, minor injuries unit, GPs and patient self-referral
  • Full Musculoskeletal workload
  • Yearly and 6 monthly clinical appraisal with a senior clinician.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Closing date: 11th July 2022

Shortlisting date: 18th July 2022

Interview date: 3rd August 2022

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the main job description for full details.

What we offer:

  • A Comprehensive, monthly in-service training programme
  • Biannual countywide training days
  • One to one mentorship, clinical supervision, peer review
  • Direct access and working closely with musculoskeletal specialists in spinal, shoulder, hand, vestibular, rheumatology, and womens health
  • Wide variety of clinical presentations referred from orthopaedics, advanced practitioners, minor injuries unit, GPs and patient self-referral
  • Full Musculoskeletal workload
  • Yearly and 6 monthly clinical appraisal with a senior clinician.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Closing date: 11th July 2022

Shortlisting date: 18th July 2022

Interview date: 3rd August 2022

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.

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

  • A working knowledge of the NHS
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

  • A working knowledge of the NHS

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tewkesbury Community Hospital

Barton Street

Tewkesbury

GL20 5QN


Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tewkesbury Community Hospital

Barton Street

Tewkesbury

GL20 5QN


Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Physiotherapy Team Lead

Claire Ralph

claire.ralph@ghc.nhs.uk

03004216133

Details

Date posted

27 June 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year £25,655 to £31,534 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

327-22-724

Job locations

Tewkesbury Community Hospital

Barton Street

Tewkesbury

GL20 5QN


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

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