Job summary
We are seeking experienced physiotherapists with a specialist interest in the relationship between musculoskeletal (MSK) health & work. All parts of the workforce can be affected by MSK health problems; it is one of the most common reasons for sickness absence in the NHS. Supporting staff health & wellbeing is a key part of the Specialist MSK Physiotherapist's role here at Avon Partnership Occupational Health Service (APOHS).
We are a large NHS occupational health service hosted byUniversity Hospitals Bristol & Weston Trust, in partnership with North Bristol Trust & Sirona care & health. We provide a specialist service to the local health community in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire as well as supporting other private and public sector organisations in the local and surrounding areas.
Are you an experienced physiotherapist with a specialist interest, looking for a new andexciting opportunity? Are you interested in working within a supportive and innovative clinical team of health professionals including specialist consultants & doctors, specialist nurses, screening nurses, counsellors & other physiotherapists? Then we want to hear from you!
We have two new opportunities:
1 permanent position (37.5 hrs per week)
1 fixed term for 12-months position (18.75 hrs per week)
Main duties of the job
- A Band 7 Physiotherapist is a highly experienced clinician, with specialist clinical skills they manage a significant caseload of often complex patients, utilising expert clinical reasoning strategies, knowledge of treatment planning and management.
- You will demonstrate clinical expertise to an advanced level for patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
- You will deliver MSK specialist clinics providing advice to managers and employees to enable staff with musculoskeletal health conditions to remain at work, or to return to work at the earliest opportunity.
- You will complete health at work assessments providing fitness to work opinion/ recommendations as required for persons starting in a new post.
- You will support where necessary the delivery of the Physio Direct telephone assessment, advice and triage service.
- You may be responsible for mentoring of Band 6 physiotherapists.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered Physiotherapist - Member of the HCPC
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / CPD
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification e.g. MSc., PGD
- Member of CSP
- Member of local special interest group
- Relevant validated clinical courses
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience
- Appropriate relevant experience at band 6 (Completed core rotations; respiratory, orthopaedics, neurology and rehabilitation) + extensive MSK experience
- Experience of service development activity/projects
- Experience of participation/leading in audit
Desirable
- Experience of supervision and appraisal
- Experience of clinical supervision of undergraduate students
- Experience of teaching within specialty of physiotherapy
- Experience of undertaking research
- Previous experience at band 7
- Previous experience of Implementing change
- Previous Occupational Health experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good organisation/time management skills
- Effective communication skills
- Able to provide and receive complex or sensitive information
- Ability to travel between sites
- Good IT skills in WORD, Outlook, Power point etc.
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated and proactive
- Awareness of wider professional and health service issues
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree / Diploma in Physiotherapy
- State Registered Physiotherapist - Member of the HCPC
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses / CPD
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification e.g. MSc., PGD
- Member of CSP
- Member of local special interest group
- Relevant validated clinical courses
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Appropriate post registration experience
- Appropriate relevant experience at band 6 (Completed core rotations; respiratory, orthopaedics, neurology and rehabilitation) + extensive MSK experience
- Experience of service development activity/projects
- Experience of participation/leading in audit
Desirable
- Experience of supervision and appraisal
- Experience of clinical supervision of undergraduate students
- Experience of teaching within specialty of physiotherapy
- Experience of undertaking research
- Previous experience at band 7
- Previous experience of Implementing change
- Previous Occupational Health experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to pass on skills and knowledge to others
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good organisation/time management skills
- Effective communication skills
- Able to provide and receive complex or sensitive information
- Ability to travel between sites
- Good IT skills in WORD, Outlook, Power point etc.
- Enthusiastic, highly motivated and proactive
- Awareness of wider professional and health service issues
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Avon Partnership Occupational Health Service
4th Floor | Whitefriars | Lewins Mead
Bristol
BS1 2NT
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
