Job summary
Are you a skilled physiotherapist with an interest in digital technology and virtual reality therapy? We are looking for a permanent part-time Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Torbay and South Devon Pain Rehabilitation Team and MSK Physiotherapy Service.
Our innovative Pain rehab team work closely with the Digital Futures team, and have been running a hybrid 60% telerehab and 40% face to face service over the last 4 years. We currently use CUREO 4.0 virtual reality enhanced therapy systems in the chronic pain service, and are looking to roll this out across MSK Physiotherapy departments.
The MSK physiotherapy service offers rapid access, self-referral and the well-established Single Point of Access (SPoA) pathways from physiotherapy into orthopaedics for patients with hip, knee and spinal conditions. CPD is at the forefront of our service, ensuring we offer high quality care to our patients.
Knowledge of virtual reality either professionally or personally is essential. Experience of different hardware/software applications is desirable - such as meta (oculus) quest, HTC Vive, FLOW goggles and Kat VR treadmill systems. We are looking for someone committed to exploring the value of virtual reality therapy in physiotherapy and who is willing to contribute to service audit, evaluation and some research opportunities. You will be working 3 days a week in pain rehabilitation, and one day a week in MSK Physiotherapy.
Main duties of the job
o Delivery of virtual reality enhanced 1-2-1 and group therapy sessions across Pain Rehabilitation and MSK physiotherapy services.o Rapid access, self-referral service - seen within 72 hours and often the first point of contact for musculoskeletal conditions.o Recent development of Single Point of Access pathways - able to refer directly into specialist services - Orthopaedics (hip, knee, spinal)o Well established referral pathways across Pain Rehabilitation, MSK, Women's Health, Vestibular and Rheumatology serviceso Close MDT linkso Opportunities for training and development including Clinical Interest Groups, Fellowships and Specialist orthopaedic second opinion clinics
About us
Why Work With Us
As an organisation Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) values staff and the diverse experiences and contributions they bring.
We pride ourselves in being an inclusive organisation where every individual has the opportunity to make a difference. We are a mindful employer recognising employee health and wellbeing as a fundamental part of our success. TSDFT is a leader in innovation-integrated health and social care across acute and community services. Our aim is to provide high quality, safe health and social care at the right time, in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full. The Pain Rehab Team and MSK physiotherapy teams deliver services from both acute and community hospitals across South Devon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Most Rewarding Part of the Role
Providing advanced therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse or complex physical, psychological, cognitive and behavioural conditions in order to provide an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment rehabilitation intervention.
Formulating and delivering an individualised virtual reality enhanced therapy treatment programmes, including psychologically informed therapeutic techniques, patient education, provision of activity and/or exercise (individual/group), and other alternative options. This includes the appropriate selection of referrals for inclusion in a range of treatment programmes, short courses, one to one session using advanced treatment options, advanced communication, questioning and reasoning skills.
Please see job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Most Rewarding Part of the Role
Providing advanced therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse or complex physical, psychological, cognitive and behavioural conditions in order to provide an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment rehabilitation intervention.
Formulating and delivering an individualised virtual reality enhanced therapy treatment programmes, including psychologically informed therapeutic techniques, patient education, provision of activity and/or exercise (individual/group), and other alternative options. This includes the appropriate selection of referrals for inclusion in a range of treatment programmes, short courses, one to one session using advanced treatment options, advanced communication, questioning and reasoning skills.
Please see job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oDegree or Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy, recognised by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists/College of Occupational Therapists/AHP
Desirable
- oExperience of using a range of extended virtual reality equipment including virtual reality, mixed reality, and augmented reality technology.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oDegree or Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy, recognised by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists/College of Occupational Therapists/AHP
Desirable
- oExperience of using a range of extended virtual reality equipment including virtual reality, mixed reality, and augmented reality technology.
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
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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).
