Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and
progressive Outpatient team, with amazing opportunities to develop your
knowledge and skills within a friendly, supportive team. The successful candidate
will join our established outpatient physiotherapy service, providing MSK
assessment, advice and treatment to patients referred by Orthopaedic,
Rheumatology, Pain consultants, GPs, AHPs, FCPs and ED Advanced
practitioners. We have excellent
communication with the consultants and other members of the MDT.
Main duties of the job
The duties of the
candidate will be, provide MSK assessment, advice and treatment. Available Treatment
options are, Hydrotherapy, Gym Classes, Pain Management Groups and Face to Face
appointments. You will be required to
provide supervision and undertake leadership tasks. We offer excellent team support and regular
informal and formal supervision with experienced clinicians, including
specialists in Upper limb, Lower limb, Spinal, Paediatrics, Rheumatology,
Chronic pain and A&E. CPD is offered
in the form of regular in-service training, internal and external courses.
About us
The MSK
Outpatient Services is run across 3 main sites, Warrington General Hospital,
Halton Hospital and the Health Care Resource Centre in Widnes. Warrington and
Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing an
enjoyable and thriving place to work and learn. The therapy community within
the hospital is close knit and benefits from having regular professional and
personal development opportunities. All
MSK Outpatient sites are easily accessible by both public and private transport.
For
enquiries/informal visit please contact Jackie Wood, MSK Team Manager/Helen
Roberts, Senior Physiotherapist on 01928 753206 or Jill Willerton, Senior
Physiotherapist on 01925 662500
Interview date: 28/02/2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Utilises specialist musculo-skeletal skills in the assessment and
treatment of own caseload of clients/patients, developing specialised
programmes of care individually and/or in groups in a variety of settings.
To work within the wider multi-disciplinary team and provide specialist
advice.
Supervises less experienced students and staff.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Utilises specialist musculo-skeletal skills in the assessment and
treatment of own caseload of clients/patients, developing specialised
programmes of care individually and/or in groups in a variety of settings.
To work within the wider multi-disciplinary team and provide specialist
advice.
Supervises less experienced students and staff.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Team working skills
- Good interpersonal and partnership working skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to use a computer.
- Demonstrate respect for individual patient and staff members
- Ability to engage and involve staff in the team and use experience with patients to improve the patient experience
- Ability to handle difficult and emotional situations
- Developed clinical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving ability
- Organisational skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in core rotations which can be demonstrated in the selection process situation.
- Previous experience leading to a demonstrable understanding of MSK conditions.
Desirable
- Previous experience in MSK at same grade as static physio.
- Previous experience in MSK at same grade as rotational physio.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc hons in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- HCPC registration.
- Evidence of formal post registration training and experience.
Desirable
- Certificated attendance at external and internal courses relevant to area of work.
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Flexible attitude to work ability to work on both hospital sites and in other areas of work e.g. HCRC.
- For staff with existing and up to date respiratory skills there is an expectation of participation on the respiratory on-call rota (level of skills required for participation is assessed by respiratory clinical lead) including weekend working.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Team working skills
- Good interpersonal and partnership working skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to use a computer.
- Demonstrate respect for individual patient and staff members
- Ability to engage and involve staff in the team and use experience with patients to improve the patient experience
- Ability to handle difficult and emotional situations
- Developed clinical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving ability
- Organisational skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in core rotations which can be demonstrated in the selection process situation.
- Previous experience leading to a demonstrable understanding of MSK conditions.
Desirable
- Previous experience in MSK at same grade as static physio.
- Previous experience in MSK at same grade as rotational physio.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc hons in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- HCPC registration.
- Evidence of formal post registration training and experience.
Desirable
- Certificated attendance at external and internal courses relevant to area of work.
Specific Job Requirements
Essential
- Flexible attitude to work ability to work on both hospital sites and in other areas of work e.g. HCRC.
- For staff with existing and up to date respiratory skills there is an expectation of participation on the respiratory on-call rota (level of skills required for participation is assessed by respiratory clinical lead) including weekend working.
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.
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.
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
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
