Senior MSK Physiotherapist

Job description

Job responsibilities

(Clinical)

a)To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the practitioner's professional activities.

b)To take responsibility for the highly specialised assessment, treatment and advice of patients referred by medical staff, General Practitioners or other health professionals including extended scope practitioners.

c)To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses, prognoses and recommend best course of intervention in a wide range of highly complex musculoskeletal conditions.

d)To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients

e)To be competent in assessing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions based on theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, often in situations where conflicting evidence is present.

f)To be responsible for own case load and manage clinical risk.

g)To continually reassess patients in order to progress treatments effectively and advise patients, employers and occupational health departments on the appropriate time to return to work, sports and other activities

h)To co-ordinate intervention which may include other disciplines; advises and educates patient/carers/relatives/other health professionals. This includes referring to other specialties after consulting with senior team members as appropriate.

i)To be responsible for maintenance of accurate written and electronic records, to include comprehensive progress and discharge reports to medical referrers.

j)To demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions including manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling.

(Management/Leadership)

a)To assist the Team Leader and other senior staff, in the efficient day to day management of the musculoskeletal outpatient department.

b)To supervise the professional development of designated staff, including students and assistant staff.

c)To be responsible for the daily supervision of designated staff including staff appraisal, performance management, and act as a panel member in staff recruitment

d)To ensure that all accidents and complaints are reported to the Team Leader immediately and that appropriate action is taken by those concerned.

e)To participate in the Trust Appraisal Scheme, both as appraisee and as an appraiser.

f)To attend and, when requested lead in departmental staff and peer group meetings.

g)To be responsible with other team members for competent use, repair and maintenance reporting of all electrotherapy equipment, gym equipment and patient appliances for the clinical area, ensure that Rehabilitation Assistants attain competency prior to use.

3.Education, experience, workforce development and training

a)Reporting directly to team lead for supervisions, amount based on experience and individual requirements.

b)Apprenticeship scheme for band 6's, wishing to increase knowledge in specific MSK related areas. Subject to application and interview, time given to attend in working day.

c)Opportunity to apply annually for external funded courses, based on areas identified in PDR and departmental needs.

d)Monthly team meeting, including In Service training from peers.

e)Established band 6 training programme.

f)Annual attendance to Trust wide study day.

g)To mentor an allocated band 5 physiotherapist; support, PDR, supervisions, notes and patient discussion (booked by band 5). Frequency and time based on their needs and experience.

h)To monitor band 5 on a daily basis, to ensure safe practise and that their development needs are being met.

i)Access to Sharepoint, our new internal site for MSK specific updates, information and forums.

j)To be responsible for own personal professional development and keep abreast of new clinical practices in the area of musculoskeletal physiotherapy

k)To maintain a CPD portfolio reflecting personal and professional development.

l)To comply with all Trust policies and procedures and the Health and Safety at Work Act, including adherence with Infection Control measures.

m)To attend mandatory training and monitor intranet (LEAD) to ensure all are kept up to date.

n)To keep abreast of evidenced based practice in the musculoskeletal area by use of relevant reading, attendance at in-service training, external courses and database searches.

o)To be involved in and at times lead the provision of teaching to peers, junior staff, students and other multi-disciplinary teams on wide range of subjects in musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
• *HCPC registration
• *Evidence of CPD in musculoskeletal physiotherapy in the form of a detailed personal development portfolio
• *Postgraduate education/courses in musculoskeletal physiotherapy

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fordingbridge Hospital

Bartons Road

Fordingbridge

Hampshire

SP6 1JD

Employer's website

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