Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time advanced MSK
band 7 physiotherapist to join our friendly, supportive and successful CDIMS
MSK team in County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, one of the
largest intergrated health care trusts in the country. The CDIMS service is a
single point of access service for all MSK referrals for the region and
continues to develop securing and expanding FCP contracts and rheumatology
ESPs. CDIMS can provide you with many future career opportunities/ experiences
within its large team.
This post is based between University Hospital North Durham
and Shotley Bridge Community Hospital with some flexibility for negotiation.
The post holder has responsibility of co-ordinating the MSK patients journey
from referral to full rehabilitation potential using evidenced based assessment
and treatments.
The post holder will have opportunities to develop into
supervisory role of band 6 / 5 physiotherapists and assistants, and a
requirement to supervise students on placement. Together with clinical and
leadership development opportunities.
CPD funding is currently available within CDDFT
to help you develop your career.
Main duties of the job
You will work within the CDIMS team and have responsibility
for the assessment and management of a caseload of patients with
musculoskeletal disorders. The caseload will include patients with long-term
conditions, comorbidity and multi-factorial needs referred from mainly from
primary care with some secondary care referrals.
CDIMS physiotherapy team has a strong supportive culture for
personal and professional development, clinical/ pastoral supervision structure
and leadership opportunities. We commit
to our employees well being though agile working (working from home 1 day a
week), in service training and CPD funding. Within the supervision structure you
will be supported to take a supervisor role within departments to support Band
6/5 physiotherapists,assistants and students with day to day clinical
mentorship and appraisal.
The post holder will be supported by a team of FCPs, ESPs
(Upper limb, Lower limb, Trauma and Spinal)
from within the MSK department together with the operational
and governance leads.
There is opportunities to be involved with
service evaluation, transformation, research, audit, pathway development and
quality improvement projects within the role.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a advanced MSK autonomous physiotherapist in CDIMS ( Co
Durham Intergrated Musculoskeletal service), you will be providing evidence
based assessment, clinically reasoned treatment, advice and rehabilitation of
patients with a wide range of MSK conditions. You will independently manage a
caseload of patients from mainly primary care but support colleagues with
patients from secondary care. You will
co-ordinate rehabilitation following a shared decision with your patients to
suit their individual needs.
You will work as part of the MSK Integrated Musculoskeletal
Team and will have access to specialist clinical advice from ESP staff and FCP
staff. This includes Upper limb, lower limb, trauma, hands, spinal, and
rheumatology ESPs. You will also be supported by governance and operational
leads.
The post holder will accept clinical responsibility of a
designated caseload and organise effectively with regards to clinical priorities and use of time.
You will clinically support junior staff and students,
delegating activities appropriately and monitoring
the quality of care given via clinical supervision,
mentorship and audit. Together with providing shadowing opportunities for
students and staff on induction or rotation. Full training can be provided via
local universities for student supervision and mentoring if this is required,
together with support on site until you are familiar with processes.
CDIMS has a robust intranet physiotherapy site which is
constantly developing which provides guidance on all local MSK
pathways,protocols and evidence based leaflets for your use as a resource.
The post holder can be considered for injection therapy as a
development opportunity ( if not already qualified). Many CDIMS band 7
physiotherapists have injection skills, and are available for case discussions.
Appropriate patients can be booked in
designated injection slots following a shared decision process.
Assistants band 3 staff are available at all sites to
support with rehabilitation of patients, you can refer for individualised care
for supervised exercises by providing a plan or protocol within a gym or
department setting.
You will have a named supervisor who will support your
personal development plan and the appraisal framework. CDDFT support protected
supervision time which is led by the supervise for your individual needs.
Pastoral support is also provided within this structure or alternative
arrangement can be made to suit personal circumstances.
Shadowing and training is available throughout the full
service with consultants, A&E, plastics, FCPs in GP practices, ESPs in all
specialties. This is arranged within your personal development plan. The
department runs In-service training sessions together with access to learning
on e -learning for health. External courses can be accessed by inclusion onto
the annual training needs analysis by the department or for 2023/24 by a CPD
personal budget.
CDIMS use SystmOne for clinical note keeping - training can
be provided to suit your individual needs. Test patients can guide you if you
are unfamiliar with this System within your induction program. CDDFT provide a
full induction program which includes mandatory training together with a local
physiotherapy induction tailored to your needs. Training will also be provided with
all CDDFT ICT programs as required. You will also be provided with you own
laptop.
You will have access to rehabmypatient program for
individualised exercise prescriptions for your patients, together with
evidenced based leaflets on our intranet produced by the teams special interest
groups. These can be accessed in paper form or electronic versions according to
patients individual needs.
You will have opportunities to develop leadership skills. We
promotes all staff to be involved with quality improvement projects and
promotes future career opportunities. New ideas are always welcome to promote
efficiency and quality for our patients at CDDFT.
The department has a track record for staff wellbeing
support following all local CDDFT guidance. You will have access to a
well-being hub which includes support telephone numbers and you can be invited
to the North East NHS outdoor wellbeing group. The NENC ICS also provide a well
being hub which all our staff have access to which provide various proactive help
and support solutions depending on needs.
In addition we can offer support to physiotherapists
requiring a return to practice placement for HCPC re - registration through an
honorary contract, can also indicate on your application if you wish to be considered
for this process.
For any further information about the role
please contact Claire Jacobs on claire.jacobs@nhs.net or 07717631822
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a advanced MSK autonomous physiotherapist in CDIMS ( Co
Durham Intergrated Musculoskeletal service), you will be providing evidence
based assessment, clinically reasoned treatment, advice and rehabilitation of
patients with a wide range of MSK conditions. You will independently manage a
caseload of patients from mainly primary care but support colleagues with
patients from secondary care. You will
co-ordinate rehabilitation following a shared decision with your patients to
suit their individual needs.
You will work as part of the MSK Integrated Musculoskeletal
Team and will have access to specialist clinical advice from ESP staff and FCP
staff. This includes Upper limb, lower limb, trauma, hands, spinal, and
rheumatology ESPs. You will also be supported by governance and operational
leads.
The post holder will accept clinical responsibility of a
designated caseload and organise effectively with regards to clinical priorities and use of time.
You will clinically support junior staff and students,
delegating activities appropriately and monitoring
the quality of care given via clinical supervision,
mentorship and audit. Together with providing shadowing opportunities for
students and staff on induction or rotation. Full training can be provided via
local universities for student supervision and mentoring if this is required,
together with support on site until you are familiar with processes.
CDIMS has a robust intranet physiotherapy site which is
constantly developing which provides guidance on all local MSK
pathways,protocols and evidence based leaflets for your use as a resource.
The post holder can be considered for injection therapy as a
development opportunity ( if not already qualified). Many CDIMS band 7
physiotherapists have injection skills, and are available for case discussions.
Appropriate patients can be booked in
designated injection slots following a shared decision process.
Assistants band 3 staff are available at all sites to
support with rehabilitation of patients, you can refer for individualised care
for supervised exercises by providing a plan or protocol within a gym or
department setting.
You will have a named supervisor who will support your
personal development plan and the appraisal framework. CDDFT support protected
supervision time which is led by the supervise for your individual needs.
Pastoral support is also provided within this structure or alternative
arrangement can be made to suit personal circumstances.
Shadowing and training is available throughout the full
service with consultants, A&E, plastics, FCPs in GP practices, ESPs in all
specialties. This is arranged within your personal development plan. The
department runs In-service training sessions together with access to learning
on e -learning for health. External courses can be accessed by inclusion onto
the annual training needs analysis by the department or for 2023/24 by a CPD
personal budget.
CDIMS use SystmOne for clinical note keeping - training can
be provided to suit your individual needs. Test patients can guide you if you
are unfamiliar with this System within your induction program. CDDFT provide a
full induction program which includes mandatory training together with a local
physiotherapy induction tailored to your needs. Training will also be provided with
all CDDFT ICT programs as required. You will also be provided with you own
laptop.
You will have access to rehabmypatient program for
individualised exercise prescriptions for your patients, together with
evidenced based leaflets on our intranet produced by the teams special interest
groups. These can be accessed in paper form or electronic versions according to
patients individual needs.
You will have opportunities to develop leadership skills. We
promotes all staff to be involved with quality improvement projects and
promotes future career opportunities. New ideas are always welcome to promote
efficiency and quality for our patients at CDDFT.
The department has a track record for staff wellbeing
support following all local CDDFT guidance. You will have access to a
well-being hub which includes support telephone numbers and you can be invited
to the North East NHS outdoor wellbeing group. The NENC ICS also provide a well
being hub which all our staff have access to which provide various proactive help
and support solutions depending on needs.
In addition we can offer support to physiotherapists
requiring a return to practice placement for HCPC re - registration through an
honorary contract, can also indicate on your application if you wish to be considered
for this process.
For any further information about the role
please contact Claire Jacobs on claire.jacobs@nhs.net or 07717631822
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Experience of Systm One for clinical note keeping
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research in management of MSK
- An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise and prioritise and work to 18 RTT. Clear ability to manage waiting list pressures Ability to maintain high levels of concentration and analysis of presenting symptoms from patients
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal IT skills
Desirable
- Innovative approach to working life Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery Presentational skills
- Knowledge, evidence and application of audit and research
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience including core competencies within musculoskeletal, neurology and pain management within the NHS setting.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and positively implement change Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision of staff and students Experience of Cognitive behavioural therapy and Bio psycho-social model of care
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, post grad training to modular masters level and clinical experience. Significant experience OP physiotherapy in all MSK fields
Desirable
- Recognised relevant academic qualification in relation to MSK conditions Injection therapy competent( MSc level training) An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing Appropriate post graduate MSK training to MSc (or equivalent) level
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Experience of Systm One for clinical note keeping
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research in management of MSK
- An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise and prioritise and work to 18 RTT. Clear ability to manage waiting list pressures Ability to maintain high levels of concentration and analysis of presenting symptoms from patients
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal IT skills
Desirable
- Innovative approach to working life Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery Presentational skills
- Knowledge, evidence and application of audit and research
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience including core competencies within musculoskeletal, neurology and pain management within the NHS setting.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and positively implement change Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision of staff and students Experience of Cognitive behavioural therapy and Bio psycho-social model of care
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, post grad training to modular masters level and clinical experience. Significant experience OP physiotherapy in all MSK fields
Desirable
- Recognised relevant academic qualification in relation to MSK conditions Injection therapy competent( MSc level training) An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing Appropriate post graduate MSK training to MSc (or equivalent) level
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).
