Job summary
This is full time post, but we would consider
applicants looking for part time.
We
have an exciting opportunity to join our Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy team in Droitwich
and Tenbury locality (equal split between both localities). We can offer a
full-time, Band 6 Musculoskeletal position for 12 months with flexible working
opportunities for the right candidate.
We
pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire
and Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress your
career as well as flexibility, continual professional development and a wide
range of wellbeing and support. The successful candidate will be joining a
well-established, friendly team with a variety of skills.
We offer a robust In-service training programme
which includes monthly IST, clinical supervision and journal club alongside
county wide training sessions and courses.
Our Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners work alongside our core Physiotherapy
team and support with our training programme.
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.
If you wish to be considered for a secondment please gain permission from
your Substantive Manager before applying.
Main duties of the job
You
will be working as part of a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy team, alongside
other Physiotherapists, Physio Assistants and Advanced Physiotherapy
Practitioners. You will also link in with
the wider MDT across various platforms.
You
will be required to manage a varied caseload of musculoskeletal conditions
including orthopaedic, post-surgical and chronic conditions. As a member of the team, you will have an
active part in training junior members of staff and students on placements.
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. 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
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
-
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
-
Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
Sharing
your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake physiotherapy assessments and treatment of patients who
may have highly complex and acute / chronic presentation, to determine clinical
diagnosis and physiotherapy treatments needed, and to maintain records as an
autonomous practitioner.
Formulate individualised management and treatment plans using
clinical reasoning and utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to
deliver specialised programmes of care.
Educate and train
physiotherapists, health care professionals, physiotherapy students, carers and
assistants in physiotherapeutic management. This includes contribution to CPD
of the MDT.
Accept clinical
responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, to organise / triage this
efficiently and effectively regarding clinical priorities and use of time.
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
Undertake physiotherapy assessments and treatment of patients who
may have highly complex and acute / chronic presentation, to determine clinical
diagnosis and physiotherapy treatments needed, and to maintain records as an
autonomous practitioner.
Formulate individualised management and treatment plans using
clinical reasoning and utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to
deliver specialised programmes of care.
Educate and train
physiotherapists, health care professionals, physiotherapy students, carers and
assistants in physiotherapeutic management. This includes contribution to CPD
of the MDT.
Accept clinical
responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, to organise / triage this
efficiently and effectively regarding clinical priorities and use of time.
For
full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job
description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas.
- Awareness of audit
- Awareness of research processes
- Knowledge of IT skill
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
- Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written format.
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date patient records.
- Effective time management.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students.
- Experience of delegation to qualified / unqualified staff
Desirable
- 2 years post graduate experience
- Previous experience at Band 6 level
- Experience working in NHS
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post Graduate) courses / CPD maintained in portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas.
- Awareness of audit
- Awareness of research processes
- Knowledge of IT skill
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
- Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written format.
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date patient records.
- Effective time management.
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students.
- Experience of delegation to qualified / unqualified staff
Desirable
- 2 years post graduate experience
- Previous experience at Band 6 level
- Experience working in NHS
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post Graduate) courses / CPD maintained in portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
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).
