Job summary
To be a leader in the provision of a high-standard Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy Service. To provide clinical and operational support for the Physiotherapy team on a day-to-day basis. To assist with the strategic development of the MSK Physiotherapy service. Provide clinical expertise, acting as a first-contact Musculoskeletal (MSK) practitioner, making decisions about the best course of action for patients' care. To further develop personal advanced practice. This role is within a rotation scheme across MSK services and GP practices
Main duties of the job
Highly Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist / FCP Band 7
We are looking for an MSK therapist to provide First Contact MSK care within primary care and team leadership in our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Service. The candidate will provide clinical and operational support for the MSK team.
You must be innovative, organised, computer literate and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with a commitment to continued personal development.
There will be development opportunities in line with the Health Education England recommendations for First Contact Practitioner and Advanced Practitioners in Primary Care. The successful candidate will be working towards completion of stage 1 or completed Stage 1 of the FCP roadmap. if you are ready to further your career from band 6 to band 7, please apply, as we consider your application.
The post is based in the Sutton area working across GP surgeries, hospital and community physiotherapy sites. You must be able to meet the travel requirements of this post.
You will have the opportunity to work within an innovative MSK service which promotes collaborative working acrossall levels of expertise including the Advanced Practitioners. This is a great learning environment, regular clinical supervision, in service training and well defined escalation and patient care pathways.
Interview Date: TBC
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal portfolio demonstrating postgraduate education/courses in MSK Physiotherapy
- Working towards a recognised relevant Masters Degree in MSK or evidence of working at an equivalent level
Desirable
- Membership of the CSP
- Formal or post graduate courses in leadership and management
- Working toward MACP membership
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience of which 2 years are in MSK
- Experience in the management of complex MSK conditions
- Good understanding of the current challenges facing the current health economy and implications for Physiotherapy
- Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance and experience of undertaking clinical audit
- Experience of operational leadership
- Experience of strategic development
- Experience of the performance management of Physiotherapists and students
Desirable
- 2 years experience working in NHS in UK
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly specialist skills in the management and assessment of complex MSK conditions
- Ability to work autonomously within specialist clinical area
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
- Highly specialist skills in the provision of manual and exercise therapy
- Good teaching, supervisory & appraisal skills
- Proven organisational prioritisation and delegation skills
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Able to lead training
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety to meet the differing needs of patients
- Ability to be self-motivated
Desirable
- Ability to run courses-internal/external
- Advanced report writing skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD in the form of a detailed personal portfolio demonstrating postgraduate education/courses in MSK Physiotherapy
- Working towards a recognised relevant Masters Degree in MSK or evidence of working at an equivalent level
Desirable
- Membership of the CSP
- Formal or post graduate courses in leadership and management
- Working toward MACP membership
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post registration experience of which 2 years are in MSK
- Experience in the management of complex MSK conditions
- Good understanding of the current challenges facing the current health economy and implications for Physiotherapy
- Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance and experience of undertaking clinical audit
- Experience of operational leadership
- Experience of strategic development
- Experience of the performance management of Physiotherapists and students
Desirable
- 2 years experience working in NHS in UK
Knowledge
Essential
- Highly specialist skills in the management and assessment of complex MSK conditions
- Ability to work autonomously within specialist clinical area
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
- Highly specialist skills in the provision of manual and exercise therapy
- Good teaching, supervisory & appraisal skills
- Proven organisational prioritisation and delegation skills
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Able to lead training
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety to meet the differing needs of patients
- Ability to be self-motivated
Desirable
- Ability to run courses-internal/external
- Advanced report writing 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.
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).
