Job summary
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust have an
exciting opportunity to join our Musculoskeletal
Physiotherapy services as a full time Static Musculoskeletal Band 5 Physiotherapist within the
Malvern Hills Locality. The successful applicant will be at the forefront of expert clinical practice with clinics at
Malvern Community Hospital and Upton Surgery.
We are fortunate to be able to offer a permanent
static position in the field of musculoskeletal practice, which will serve as
an ideal foundation for anyone wanting to progress their skills in this dynamic
are of physiotherapy. As an MSK service we
pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across
Worcestershire.
We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term
career as well as flexibility, continual professional development and a wide
range of wellbeing and support offered by the Trust. Clinical Support will be provided within the
local team, which includes a wide range of experienced practitioners, including
Advanced Practitioners. In addition, support will also be accessible from other
band 5s already based within the trust.
If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for
you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top
right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
The role will
involve patient assessment and delivery of physiotherapy interventions to the
adult population of Worcestershire within a busy Physiotherapy department.
You will be
required to assess, treat and manage a very varied caseload of patients as we
receive referrals from GPs, orthopedics and self-referrals. This will include patients with acute
conditions such as fractures and post-surgery, alongside more longstanding MSK
conditions such as LBP, OA and tendinopathies.
We would
expect you to contribute to high quality, patient-centered care using
evidence-based knowledge and skill. There will also be an opportunity to assist
with service development and to teach and supervise other clinicians and
students and help to shape the future service delivery and workforce.
You can expect personal and professional development through a robust In-service training programme with includes
monthly IST, clinical supervision and journal club alongside county wide
training sessions and courses with strong links already established
between service partners within the county. The Trust
provides a structure offering career mobility, coaching and/or mentoring. There is great potential for career growth,
learning new skills and being involved with some exciting clinical developments.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate the
values and beliefs of the organisation.
- Act as a role
model to colleagues, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
- Use their
initiative and take responsibility for the quality of their work and the
service they provide to patients.
- Provide a
physiotherapy service within a defined area, working as part of a specialist MSK
physiotherapy team.
- Undertake
physiotherapeutic assessments of patients with diverse, complex and
acute/chronic presentation, to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy
treatments needed, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
- Hold
responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the
service/particular patient type, working without direct supervision.
- Deputise for
Senior Physiotherapists.
- Supervise and
train students, health care professionals, carers and assistants in
physiotherapeutic management, as appropriate. This includes working as a member
of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate the
values and beliefs of the organisation.
- Act as a role
model to colleagues, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
- Use their
initiative and take responsibility for the quality of their work and the
service they provide to patients.
- Provide a
physiotherapy service within a defined area, working as part of a specialist MSK
physiotherapy team.
- Undertake
physiotherapeutic assessments of patients with diverse, complex and
acute/chronic presentation, to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy
treatments needed, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
- Hold
responsibility for own caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the
service/particular patient type, working without direct supervision.
- Deputise for
Senior Physiotherapists.
- Supervise and
train students, health care professionals, carers and assistants in
physiotherapeutic management, as appropriate. This includes working as a member
of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a variety of specialities
Desirable
- Experience of working Band 5 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
- Experience of delegation to unqualified staff
- Experience of audit
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Reliable and flexible
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical course
- Clinical Educators qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas.
- Good knowledge of MSK Physiotherapy clinical presentations and appropriate assessment and management strategies alongside current evidence-based practice and research.
- Awareness of audit
- Awareness of research processes
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide, review and appraise rehabilitation strategies to individual clients.
- Able to manage own caseloads safely and effectively.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (verbal/written)
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Knowledge of IT skills
- Ability to work independently/ collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure.
- Effective time management
- Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date records.
Desirable
- Good critical appraisal skills
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a variety of specialities
Desirable
- Experience of working Band 5 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
- Experience of delegation to unqualified staff
- Experience of audit
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Reliable and flexible
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical course
- Clinical Educators qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas.
- Good knowledge of MSK Physiotherapy clinical presentations and appropriate assessment and management strategies alongside current evidence-based practice and research.
- Awareness of audit
- Awareness of research processes
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to provide, review and appraise rehabilitation strategies to individual clients.
- Able to manage own caseloads safely and effectively.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (verbal/written)
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Knowledge of IT skills
- Ability to work independently/ collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure.
- Effective time management
- Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date records.
Desirable
- Good critical appraisal skills
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).
