Job summary
Berkshire Healthcare are seeking an organised and motivated person for a 1 Year Fixed Term Contract as a part time Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in the Physiotherapy Outpatient team (30 Hours). The successful candidate will be required to work at our Wokingham and Reading sites. This post is also open to those that may wish to apply for a Band 5 / 6 Development role.
We receive a wide variety of referrals from GP surgeries, orthopaedic clinics and from the Trusts Specialist Pain and Spinal Service (IPASS) and MSK Community Specialist Service (CSS). We have excellent clinical and administrative teams ranging from Bands 3 - 7 and you will receive support and development from both the team lead and clinical leadership team to facilitate your career progression. We have great opportunities to progress within your career with Band 7 clinical and team lead roles and excellent links with our wider MSK team which has a total of 24 APPs.
The successful candidate will need to be committed to providing high quality, effective assessment and physiotherapy treatment, promoting self-management and empowerment of your patients.
Main duties of the job
-
To work as a senior physiotherapy practitioner to provide a high quality, responsive outpatient physiotherapy service for adults & children with musculoskeletal & orthopaedic conditions
-
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and caseload management
-
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner working without direct supervision.
-
To be involved in supervision and education of junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, technical instructor, work experience students and physiotherapy students
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
The3 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- High quality assessment and treatment skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Excellent communication skills
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstandingtogether.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please donthesitate to call: Lucy Tennant on 01189495109 or email: lucy.tennant@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of thecommunity, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made fordisabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The3 must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- High quality assessment and treatment skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Excellent communication skills
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstandingtogether.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please donthesitate to call: Lucy Tennant on 01189495109 or email: lucy.tennant@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of thecommunity, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made fordisabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC Registration
Desirable
- CSP membership
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field / reflective practice in this clinical field.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate / undergraduate experience in musculoskeletal / orthopaedic out patients
- Postgraduate experience for a minimum of 12 months
- Experience of working in UK health systems / NHS
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience covering core rotations
- Supervision of juniors / assistants / students
- Experience of delegating tasks
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy in the relevant area
- Knowledge of this post and Trust
- Self-directed learning
- Knowledge of Problem solving & Critical Appraisal
- Ability to work independently, but seek help when required.
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Research
- Awareness of relevant National and local policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and legal responsibilities of the role and its implications for services.
- Competent IT skills
- Good time management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Ability to contribute positively to team working / team morale.
- Willingness to take directions / constructive criticism
- Willingness to learn
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Ability to travel between multiple sites
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC Registration
Desirable
- CSP membership
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field / reflective practice in this clinical field.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Postgraduate / undergraduate experience in musculoskeletal / orthopaedic out patients
- Postgraduate experience for a minimum of 12 months
- Experience of working in UK health systems / NHS
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience covering core rotations
- Supervision of juniors / assistants / students
- Experience of delegating tasks
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy in the relevant area
- Knowledge of this post and Trust
- Self-directed learning
- Knowledge of Problem solving & Critical Appraisal
- Ability to work independently, but seek help when required.
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Research
- Awareness of relevant National and local policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and legal responsibilities of the role and its implications for services.
- Competent IT skills
- Good time management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Ability to contribute positively to team working / team morale.
- Willingness to take directions / constructive criticism
- Willingness to learn
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Ability to travel between multiple sites
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).
