Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and self-motivated Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy service based at Kingsgate House in the centre of Stockport.
The service is a busy and forward thinking provider of Adult Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy across multiple clinic sites in Stockport, receiving referrals for acute and chronic conditions from GPs, ESPs and Pain clinic. We have strong links with the acute Trust site and the Orthopaedic Assessment Service
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person who has experience in treating a variety of Musculoskeletal Conditions within a diverse population and is able to promote self-management. Experience in leading a variety of exercise groups would be an advantage.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to work well both autonomously and as part of the team. Evidence of extensive experience of working in an Outpatient Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy environment is essential and previous NHS experience is desirable. Evidence of working independently and relevant recent CPD is essential. You will be responsible for managing your own patient caseload within a supportive and experienced team and there will also be the opportunity to lead a variety of exercise groups, supervise assistants and students. You will be expected to contribute to service development initiatives and be involved in regular audits. You will be able to consolidate and build on your skills with regular in-service training and clinical supervision. We have an established appraisal system with which to actively support your Continued Professional Development.
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
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 £54.90. 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 £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 £54.90. 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 £16.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of post graduate CPD related ot musculoskeletal conditions
Desirable
- Membership of CSP
- Clinical educators 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
- Knowledge of NICE guidance and current pracatice
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and application
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
- Experience of working within a community environment
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with GP referrals
- Experience of research or audit
Skills and 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
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work collaboratively within the integrated therapy team and multi-disciplinary teams
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Able to remain professional, calm and polite under pressure
- Flexible approach to work
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- State Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of post graduate CPD related ot musculoskeletal conditions
Desirable
- Membership of CSP
- Clinical educators 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
- Knowledge of NICE guidance and current pracatice
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance and application
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
- Experience of working within a community environment
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with GP referrals
- Experience of research or audit
Skills and 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
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work collaboratively within the integrated therapy team and multi-disciplinary teams
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Able to remain professional, calm and polite under pressure
- Flexible approach to work
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).
