Job summary
Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist/Osteopath opportunities at Addison Health Centre, Harlow and St Margaret's Hospital , Epping
We are looking for full time and/or part time Band 6 Physiotherapists/Osteopaths to work at Addison House Community Centre, Harlow one of our three sites in EPUT Community MSK services. Physiotherapists returning to work after a career break are welcome to apply. We are a large dynamic team working over four sites which also includes Epping, as well as Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Saffron Walden.
Main duties of the job
You will be working in a friendly, supportive MSK Physiotherapy Team at either , Addison Health Centre, Harlow or Herts We have a high ratio of senior to junior staff and provide comprehensive supervision, training and development opportunities.
You will work as part of the Integrated MSK Service and you will have close contact with the Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners. Our service accepts referrals from primary and secondary care and we work closely with our local First Contact Practitioner Physiotherapists.
The department offers a well-developed Clinical Education Programme comprising of internally and externally run courses. Continuing professional development is actively supported.
EPUT are proud of the Quality First Programme to support individual clinicians to deliver quality initiatives and ongoing improvements in patient care.
This is a great time to join the West Essex MSK service at EPUT, with current NHS initiatives expanding the clinical role of Allied Health Professionals including Physiotherapists throughout healthcare within West Essex.
EPUT is a key system partner for the West Essex Integrated Care Partnership (ICP). The partnership includes Princess Alexandra NHS Trust, 2 GP Provider companies and West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
o Season Ticket Loans
o NHS discounts for staff
o Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
o Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
o The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
o Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
o Day One Flexible Employer
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be a Specialist Physiotherapist and /or Structural Osteopaths responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, advice, treatment and evaluation of patients referred to the Musculoskeletal Service. This may include patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions
To build on previous experience to further develop clinical and managerial competencies.
To work as an autonomous professional according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of Physiotherapy or equivalent Structural Osteopaths union, and the Health Professions Councils regulations.
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the provision of a high standard of care to those patients referred to the musculoskeletal service, to ensure the continuation of therapy on transfer or discharge as necessary
Working without direct supervision, to hold responsibility for own caseload and the seamless transfer of physiotherapy care for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type. Supervision may take the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review or case presentations / discussions. Access to advice and support from a more Senior Physiotherapist is available if required, with clinical work not routinely evaluated by others.
To assist more senior physiotherapists, in the further development and the coordination of the provision of physiotherapy.
To deputise for the Team Leader as appropriate
To supervise, educate and assess performance of physiotherapy students. This would be to a graduate level and involve working with the universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be a Specialist Physiotherapist and /or Structural Osteopaths responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, advice, treatment and evaluation of patients referred to the Musculoskeletal Service. This may include patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions
To build on previous experience to further develop clinical and managerial competencies.
To work as an autonomous professional according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of Physiotherapy or equivalent Structural Osteopaths union, and the Health Professions Councils regulations.
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the provision of a high standard of care to those patients referred to the musculoskeletal service, to ensure the continuation of therapy on transfer or discharge as necessary
Working without direct supervision, to hold responsibility for own caseload and the seamless transfer of physiotherapy care for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type. Supervision may take the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review or case presentations / discussions. Access to advice and support from a more Senior Physiotherapist is available if required, with clinical work not routinely evaluated by others.
To assist more senior physiotherapists, in the further development and the coordination of the provision of physiotherapy.
To deputise for the Team Leader as appropriate
To supervise, educate and assess performance of physiotherapy students. This would be to a graduate level and involve working with the universities to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standards set by the degree level qualification.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
Previous MSK experience
Essential
- Experience with MSK patients
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience at student and junior level
- Experience of working within the NHS as a Physiotherapist/Osteopath
Registration
Essential
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
Previous MSK experience
Essential
- Experience with MSK patients
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience at student and junior level
- Experience of working within the NHS as a Physiotherapist/Osteopath
Registration
Essential
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addison House Cmmunity Centre, MSK Physiotherapy Department,Hamstel Rd, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1EP
Hamstel Road
Harlow
CM20 1EP
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
