Job summary
Community Health Newham (part of East London NHS Foundation Trust) is recruiting for a Static MSK Band 5 Physiotherapist to join our enthusiastic, friendly, and supportive team in Newham, East London. This position will be based with the musculoskeletal physiotherapy service however the successful post holder may be required on other sites within the Trust, as required. The specialist team provides assessment and treatment for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal presentations and conditions.
We are seeking an individual, who is an excellent team worker, is self-motivated and able to keep an up-to-date knowledge base in a supportive environment. An ability to work under pressure and to be able to respond and adapt to changes is a must in the current NHS environment. This post may involve working in lone clinics, as well as evenings and Saturday clinics as required. You will possess a Degree or equivalent graduate diploma in physiotherapy along with current Health Care Professions Council Registration and relevant IT skills.
Main duties of the job
The post gives the opportunity to operate in the department and develop assessment and treatment skills in musculoskeletal physiotherapy intervention, as well as developing an understanding of the wider health care community. The post holder will also be supporting the gym class management within the team.
About us
This post requires that you have the ability to travel between locations to carry out your work and to attend training and meetings, access to transport is therefore essential, however you will based at the central Stratford hub with the team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be opportunities to attend relevant internal and external courses for developmental purposes.You will be fully supported by the Clinical Lead, Advanced Practitioners, band 7 and band 6 Physiotherapists and by East London NHS Foundation Trust as a whole, which are committed to support staff in their delivery of a quality integrated service within the MSK Collaborative service.Stratford is a dynamic, diverse multicultural area with excellent links to the City of London an exciting part of the Olympic legacy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be opportunities to attend relevant internal and external courses for developmental purposes.You will be fully supported by the Clinical Lead, Advanced Practitioners, band 7 and band 6 Physiotherapists and by East London NHS Foundation Trust as a whole, which are committed to support staff in their delivery of a quality integrated service within the MSK Collaborative service.Stratford is a dynamic, diverse multicultural area with excellent links to the City of London an exciting part of the Olympic legacy.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent acceptable to HCPC
- State Registration.
- Evidence of relevant on-going professional development since qualification meeting HCPC standards for continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Physiotherapy experience in managing patients in a range of core skill areas i.e. neurology, respiratory and MSK outpatients.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational skills e.g. time keeping/management, prioritisation skills.
- Able to use initiative but aware of when to ask for help.
- Flexible and adaptable to new/unexpected situations.
- Evidence of ability to reflect on own practice
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent acceptable to HCPC
- State Registration.
- Evidence of relevant on-going professional development since qualification meeting HCPC standards for continuing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Physiotherapy experience in managing patients in a range of core skill areas i.e. neurology, respiratory and MSK outpatients.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good organisational skills e.g. time keeping/management, prioritisation skills.
- Able to use initiative but aware of when to ask for help.
- Flexible and adaptable to new/unexpected situations.
- Evidence of ability to reflect on own practice
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).
