Job summary
Band 5 Static MSK Physiotherapist
REPORTS TO : Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist, Therapy Clinical Team Leader
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Therapy Specialty Lead MSK and Therapy Head of Service
We have exciting vacancies for static Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our 3 Musculoskeletal Out-patients teams. The posts will be based in one of our out-patient teams (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield Hospital) and the post holders will be able to rotate within the teams on a yearly basis.
Please be aware that the interviews for this post involve a practical assessment of clinical reasoning. For this reason we are unlikely to consider a virtual interview. Please consider this before your application.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, carrying out assessments, treatments and interventions.
You will demonstrate excellent communication and time management skills, be able to work on your own and within a team.
You will receive regular clinical reasoning, appraisal and will benefit from a comprehensive induction.
We have a robust in-service training programme to enhance knowledge and skills and you will be expected to take an active role in your continuous personal development.
The Out-patients team comprises of:-
- Extended Scope Practitioners
- Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists
- Senior MSK Physiotherapists
- Rotational and Static Band 5 Physiotherapists
- Technical Instructors and Physiotherapy Assistants
You will also participate in the weekend rosters working on inpatient orthopaedics.
Fulltime / part-time / bank contracts considered
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care as part of a responsive and patient centered service.
- To effectively manage an autonomous clinical caseload and to undertake duties as a qualified Physiotherapist, under the supervision of Senior staff.
- Developing Clinical skills and knowledge relevant to specific patient group and applying them appropriately.
- Practising to own levels of competency and seeking appropriate advice and support from more senior staff when needed so that patient care is not compromised.
- To use prioritising and time management skills to meet the unpredictable and conflicting needs of the service.
- Building effective and constructive working relationships with other Physiotherapists and members of the healthcare team.
- To persuade, motivate, reassure and encourage patients in undertaking their treatment programme, ensure understanding of their condition and communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential.
- Assisting the senior staff in the measurement and evaluation of own work and current practises through the use of Evidence Based Practise projects, audit and outcome measures.
- Using critical analysis and reflection to evaluate and develop own practise.
- Developing an awareness of how the physiotherapy service interacts with other agencies, organisations and processes in support of patients e.g. intermediate care, social services, voluntary services and continuing care.
- Communicating effectively with all members of the health care team and ensuring timely communication with the relevant team leader on all professional matters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy care as part of a responsive and patient centered service.
- To effectively manage an autonomous clinical caseload and to undertake duties as a qualified Physiotherapist, under the supervision of Senior staff.
- Developing Clinical skills and knowledge relevant to specific patient group and applying them appropriately.
- Practising to own levels of competency and seeking appropriate advice and support from more senior staff when needed so that patient care is not compromised.
- To use prioritising and time management skills to meet the unpredictable and conflicting needs of the service.
- Building effective and constructive working relationships with other Physiotherapists and members of the healthcare team.
- To persuade, motivate, reassure and encourage patients in undertaking their treatment programme, ensure understanding of their condition and communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential.
- Assisting the senior staff in the measurement and evaluation of own work and current practises through the use of Evidence Based Practise projects, audit and outcome measures.
- Using critical analysis and reflection to evaluate and develop own practise.
- Developing an awareness of how the physiotherapy service interacts with other agencies, organisations and processes in support of patients e.g. intermediate care, social services, voluntary services and continuing care.
- Communicating effectively with all members of the health care team and ensuring timely communication with the relevant team leader on all professional matters.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Physiotherapy or BSC (Hons) Physiotherapy or equivalent
- State Registered Physiotherapist with current HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a wide range of student clinical placements including experience of treating patients with respiratory, orthopaedic, medical and neurological conditions.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in research / audit
- Experience of working within an NHS Trust
- Evidence of experience of working with physiotherapy assistants /TI's
- Evidence of experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of experience in providing advise to patients and carers
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Evidence of good interpersonal and communication skills, written, verbal and non-verbal
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to personal development
Desirable
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in Physiotherapy or BSC (Hons) Physiotherapy or equivalent
- State Registered Physiotherapist with current HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a wide range of student clinical placements including experience of treating patients with respiratory, orthopaedic, medical and neurological conditions.
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement in research / audit
- Experience of working within an NHS Trust
- Evidence of experience of working with physiotherapy assistants /TI's
- Evidence of experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of experience in providing advise to patients and carers
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Evidence of good interpersonal and communication skills, written, verbal and non-verbal
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Evidence of a commitment to personal development
Desirable
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).
