Job summary
Are you an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who enjoys working in a dynamic Multi-disciplinary team to provide treatment and support for patients experiencing Chronic Pain. If so, we have an incredible position waiting for you.
Step into a world of compassionate care and innovation as part of our forward-thinking team. You'll be at the forefront of providing evidence-based assessment and treatment within a supportive team environment.
It is a Band 8a post, with scope to be offered as a developmental role from Band 7-8a dependant on experience and completion of appropriate competencies, where you will be able to expand your expertise in working with complexities and co-morbidities like Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia and Long-Covid and really make a difference to how patients are able to engage with the world around them and achieve their goals. This is a 1 year fixed term or secondment opportunity.
This position isn't just a job; it's a chance to learn, develop and work at the forefront of physical health motivating clients and healthcare professionals alike to achieve lasting change.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity - apply today and be part of a truly fantastic team with patient centred care at the heart of all they do!
Part time hours will be considered if successful at interview
Main duties of the job
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. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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
FOR SECONDMENT ROLES ONLY - If the secondment role becomes permanent, the successful candidate may be offered the permanent position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
High level of experience working in a musculoskeletal setting including assessment and treatment of spinal conditions.
Registered and accredited with Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) as a Physiotherapist as well as be registered with the CSP.
Experience of working with chronic pain patients and an understanding of the specific needs of this patient group.
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.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
High level of experience working in a musculoskeletal setting including assessment and treatment of spinal conditions.
Registered and accredited with Health Care Professional Council (HCPC) as a Physiotherapist as well as be registered with the CSP.
Experience of working with chronic pain patients and an understanding of the specific needs of this patient group.
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.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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
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).
