Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the MSK Physiotherapy Team in the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, as a Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist working within the Luton & Dunstable Hospital site(s). You will be joining a forward thinking department, which is valued and respected throughout the Trust and part of the wider Therapies service.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and self-motivated physiotherapist who has experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy to join our team. The service is committed to developing staff and others including a commitment to student placements. This role can involve working across different clinic locations and you will have opportunity to improve your leadership skills through mentorship of other clinicians, support workers and students.
Our department receives referrals from specialist clinics such asRheumatology, Orthopaedics, Spinal surgery, A&E, and Pain Clinic. The successful applicant must be able to perform highly skilled physiotherapy assessmentsandtreatment for patients with a variety of musculoskeletal presentations as well as an ability to problem solve. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate excellent manual therapy skills, communication and documentation skills prioritise and delegate effectively.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have a complex and/or chronic presentation. To determine a clinical diagnosis, to treat as indicated and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
- To plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate treatment programmes and where required do so in partnership with GP's, Consultants and other Therapies.
- To participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of classes for group rehabilitation in the Community.
- To manage your own clinical and personal professional development, using your acquired knowledge to assist team education and development for an optimum provision of future patient care.
- Monitor and support Band 5/4 clinicians.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description, person specification and functional aspects of the Job documents provided with this advert. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.
Upon shortlisting, candidates will receive an invitation for a Face-to-Face interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description, person specification and functional aspects of the Job documents provided with this advert. If further information is required, please speak to our contact on advert.
Upon shortlisting, candidates will receive an invitation for a Face-to-Face interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised physiotherapy qualification
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD relevant to MSK speciality
Desirable
- Membership of relevant clinical interest group
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of substantial Physiotherapy experience including experience within MSK outpatients
- Experience of supervising or training others, including passing on skills and knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic record keeping for example SystmOne
- Previous involvement in service improvement
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of a broad range of illnesses, injuries and conditions relevant to the clinical setting
- Evidence of knowledge of a broad range of physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques relating to the clinical setting
Desirable
- Evidence of keeping up to date with professional practice and new research
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good organisation, prioritisation and appropriate delegation skills.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills
- Competent IT skills
Desirable
- Established presentation skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effect throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Ability to cope working in a stressful and unpredictable environment requiring intense periods of concentration and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised physiotherapy qualification
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD relevant to MSK speciality
Desirable
- Membership of relevant clinical interest group
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of substantial Physiotherapy experience including experience within MSK outpatients
- Experience of supervising or training others, including passing on skills and knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of using electronic record keeping for example SystmOne
- Previous involvement in service improvement
- Experience of working within the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of a broad range of illnesses, injuries and conditions relevant to the clinical setting
- Evidence of knowledge of a broad range of physiotherapy assessment and treatment techniques relating to the clinical setting
Desirable
- Evidence of keeping up to date with professional practice and new research
Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good organisation, prioritisation and appropriate delegation skills.
- Evidence of excellent communication skills
- Competent IT skills
Desirable
- Established presentation skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effect throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- Ability to cope working in a stressful and unpredictable environment requiring intense periods of concentration and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers
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).
