Job summary
Are you a newly qualified or an established MSK Physiotherapist or Osteopath looking for a role that offers a fantastic work life balance? Or are you looking for a varied role that will give you the opportunity to work on a rotational basis across East Berkshire within MSK? If so, we have the perfect the role for you.
Here at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Trust we are offering the opportunity to join our supportive and friendly team, where we will offer you one of a kind in service training and peer support to ensure that you are fully supported in your new position with us!
This isn't your average MSK Physiotherapist role as you will be undertaking MSK specific rotations across different sites in East Berkshire - Bracknell, Windsor, Maidenhead and Slough - with each area offering a different insight and developmental opportunities into MSK Physiotherapy.
We work on a Monday through Friday basis, with no on call or weekend work and offer flexible and part time working, so that you can have a fantastic work life balance.
We would encourage applications from physiotherapists and osteopaths with a relevant MSK degree level qualification and registration with the relevant professional body (HCPC or GOsC) .
Main duties of the job
- You will participate in an across-site MSK six month rotational scheme; this will involve working across our different MSK Physiotherapy departments within the particular service area;
- Providing high quality effective assessment and physiotherapy treatment.
- Liaising with members of the MDT to ensure the delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service.
- To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes if required.
Our service operates Monday to Friday between 07:30-18:00 depending on site - there will be a level of flexibility in the hours you work depending on service need. We continue to maintain an element of virtual working at the moment alongside face to face clinical work
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
If this fantastic opportunity appeals to you, we would love to have an application from you. We will be offering interviews on a first come first serve basis and aim to give you an outcome on your application within 2 working days.
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Qualified or soon to qualify Physiotherapist with HCPC registration we encourage those due to qualify in the summer to apply.
- Know you want to specialise in MSK physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy knowledge and clinical skill to undergraduate level across a broad range of clinical areas
If you recognise yourself in theserequirements,we recommend you apply today!
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to email:samantha.dixie@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If this fantastic opportunity appeals to you, we would love to have an application from you. We will be offering interviews on a first come first serve basis and aim to give you an outcome on your application within 2 working days.
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Qualified or soon to qualify Physiotherapist with HCPC registration we encourage those due to qualify in the summer to apply.
- Know you want to specialise in MSK physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy knowledge and clinical skill to undergraduate level across a broad range of clinical areas
If you recognise yourself in theserequirements,we recommend you apply today!
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to email:samantha.dixie@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing CPD where appropriate e.g. maintained in a portfolio; attendance at musculoskeletal postgraduate courses; informal learning.
- HPC Registered
- CSP Membership
Previous Experience
Essential
- Have covered a broad spectrum of undergraduate placements, including MSK outpatients
- Experience and good understanding of the NHS
- Able to present information, written and oral, in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Physiotherapy knowledge and clinical skill to undergraduate level across a broad range of clinical areas
- Self-directed learning
- Ability to work independently
- Efficient, effective, and diplomatic communication skills both written and verbal
- Good computer literacy
Desirable
- Currently has a smart card
- Good working knowledge of RIO
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Committed to personal and team development
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing CPD where appropriate e.g. maintained in a portfolio; attendance at musculoskeletal postgraduate courses; informal learning.
- HPC Registered
- CSP Membership
Previous Experience
Essential
- Have covered a broad spectrum of undergraduate placements, including MSK outpatients
- Experience and good understanding of the NHS
- Able to present information, written and oral, in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Physiotherapy knowledge and clinical skill to undergraduate level across a broad range of clinical areas
- Self-directed learning
- Ability to work independently
- Efficient, effective, and diplomatic communication skills both written and verbal
- Good computer literacy
Desirable
- Currently has a smart card
- Good working knowledge of RIO
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Committed to personal and team development
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).
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).
