Job summary
BHFT Internal candidates only
An opportunity to shape and drive forward an award winning, multi-disciplinary team is just one of the many attractions this role provides. IPASS (The Integrated Pain and Spinal Service) is looking to recruit a Band 8A Advanced Physiotherapist working up to 0.4 wte (15hrs). This role will provide the opportunity to assist in developing a governance structure for the IPASS service, in conjunction with the Service Manager, alongside holding a clinical caseload and working at an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) level.
You will be a highly skilled APP with proven triage, assessment and treatment skills within IPASS alongside a passion to engage and motivate others to ensure high quality service delivery grounded in a strong evidence base. You will recognise the importance of working collaboratively within the Multi-Disciplinary team as well as have experience of service development.
Effective, patient centred care is an essential need in the current times and this post offers a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of delivering high-quality care to patients whilst ensuring a robust governance structure is in place. You will be well supported by the Service Manager and work collaboratively with them to meet the governance needs of the team. This role is appropriate for those with a drive to engage in research and audit as well as maintain a high level of clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality care to patients who have been referred to the IPASS/BLIS service, utilising skills appropriate to an APP level
To work in collaboration with the Service Manager to deliver a governance calendar appropriate to the needs of service users and team members
To understand the training and supervision needs of the team and wider MSK team and develop a programme that facilitates meeting those needs with guidance and support of the Service Manager
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a 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 including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
1. High level of triage, assessment and clinical reasoning skills
2. Proven skills and experience of the audit process
3. Ability to lead and motivate others
4. Ability to work flexibly within an innovative service.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
1. High level of triage, assessment and clinical reasoning skills
2. Proven skills and experience of the audit process
3. Ability to lead and motivate others
4. Ability to work flexibly within an innovative service.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Member of HCPC
- Member of HCPC MSc or formal post-graduate qualification
- To have undertaken accredited courses which enable work to be performed at APP level
- Significant Post-Graduate training in the specialist field: high level of skills underpinned by experience
- Proven record in CPD of relevant area
- Additional training in Psychological therapies such as CBT and ACT
- CSP membership
Desirable
- Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) training
- Post-graduate management/leadership course
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group e.g Advanced Practice Physiotherapy
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of formal and informal teaching to, colleagues in the physiotherapy department, other AHPs and GPs/Registrars
- Demonstrate clinical leadership within the Physiotherapy Department, including direct supervision and training senior staff
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Expert Knowledge of pathology, assessment, diagnosis and management in the specialist fields of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Pain
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Understanding relevant National policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Evidence of own self development through PDP
- Evidence of appraising staff
- Knowledge and evidence of Audit and Research
- Appropriate IT skills
- Ability to develop others via CPD/PDP/In-Service training/presentations
- Excellent written communication skills to ensure information is understood by patients, referrers and other healthcare professionals.
- Exceptional time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between multiple sites
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Member of HCPC
- Member of HCPC MSc or formal post-graduate qualification
- To have undertaken accredited courses which enable work to be performed at APP level
- Significant Post-Graduate training in the specialist field: high level of skills underpinned by experience
- Proven record in CPD of relevant area
- Additional training in Psychological therapies such as CBT and ACT
- CSP membership
Desirable
- Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations (IRMER) training
- Post-graduate management/leadership course
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group e.g Advanced Practice Physiotherapy
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of formal and informal teaching to, colleagues in the physiotherapy department, other AHPs and GPs/Registrars
- Demonstrate clinical leadership within the Physiotherapy Department, including direct supervision and training senior staff
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Expert Knowledge of pathology, assessment, diagnosis and management in the specialist fields of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Pain
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Understanding relevant National policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Evidence of own self development through PDP
- Evidence of appraising staff
- Knowledge and evidence of Audit and Research
- Appropriate IT skills
- Ability to develop others via CPD/PDP/In-Service training/presentations
- Excellent written communication skills to ensure information is understood by patients, referrers and other healthcare professionals.
- Exceptional time management, prioritisation and organisation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- 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).
