Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified physiotherapist to join the Outpatient Physiotherapy team within Stepping Hill Hospital/Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
This post will be based within a busy Outpatient Therapy Department that receives referrals mainly from the hospital's own Orthopaedic Consultant service. The successful candidate will be expected to work autonomously and independently, but also as an integral member of the outpatient team and will be supervised by experienced Physiotherapists, some of whom work as Extended Scope Practitioners (ESPs) within the Orthopaedic clinics.
Main duties of the job
The caseload itself will carry a wide range of mainly peripheral and occasional spinal problems and conditions, both surgical and non-surgical, and the department offers regular in-service training opportunities. The post holder will be based within the upper limb team, therefore the case load will have a bias towards upper limb conditions. Experience will also be gained in hand therapy with the successful applicant having access and support from experienced members of the hand therapy team, and may also involve supervising exercise classes for peripheral problems. The role also involves the supervision of Band 5 Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistants and undergraduate students, which is underpinned by teaching and a competency programme.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will provide the successful candidate with the ideal opportunity to further expand on existing clinical skills. Successful candidates will have good experience in peripheral and spinal MSK problems, be able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, excellent time management and advanced communication skills.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
- If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will provide the successful candidate with the ideal opportunity to further expand on existing clinical skills. Successful candidates will have good experience in peripheral and spinal MSK problems, be able to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, excellent time management and advanced communication skills.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
- If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
Desirable
- Membership of CSP
- Evidence of CPD postgraduate learning related to musculoskeletal conditions
- Clinical Educator's Course.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice in physical and psychological interventions in MSK Physiotherapy
- Knowledge and application of standardised assessments.
- Understanding of therapy outcome measures.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of Nice Guidance and current practice.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance since its application.
- Knowledge of intermediate care and community/support services.
- Knowledge of discharge planning processes.
- Up to date in professional practice and new research.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist
- Experience working with conditions with complex symptom presentation
- Wide experience in outpatients, covering all areas of MSK work
- Experience supporting junior staff, support staff and /or students.
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of research or audit.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical standards.
- Understanding of team dynamics.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
- Able to problem-solve.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Application of health, safety and risk management policies.
- Willingness to participate in appraisal/ supervision.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Positive attitude towards people with disability.
- Ability to work collaboratively within the integrated therapy team and multi-disciplinary team.
- Supervisory skills.
- Training and facilitation skills.
Desirable
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work alone
- Flexible approach to work.
- Able to remain professional, calm and polite under pressure
- Ability to move and handle patients
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Evidence of continual professional development.
Desirable
- Membership of CSP
- Evidence of CPD postgraduate learning related to musculoskeletal conditions
- Clinical Educator's Course.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current best practice in physical and psychological interventions in MSK Physiotherapy
- Knowledge and application of standardised assessments.
- Understanding of therapy outcome measures.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of Nice Guidance and current practice.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance since its application.
- Knowledge of intermediate care and community/support services.
- Knowledge of discharge planning processes.
- Up to date in professional practice and new research.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Band 5 Physiotherapist
- Experience working with conditions with complex symptom presentation
- Wide experience in outpatients, covering all areas of MSK work
- Experience supporting junior staff, support staff and /or students.
Desirable
- Experience of working as part of a Multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of research or audit.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to analyse professional and ethical standards.
- Understanding of team dynamics.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities.
- Able to problem-solve.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
- Application of health, safety and risk management policies.
- Willingness to participate in appraisal/ supervision.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organise and respond efficiently to complex information.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Positive attitude towards people with disability.
- Ability to work collaboratively within the integrated therapy team and multi-disciplinary team.
- Supervisory skills.
- Training and facilitation skills.
Desirable
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Ability to work alone
- Flexible approach to work.
- Able to remain professional, calm and polite under pressure
- Ability to move and handle patients
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).
