Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Team Lead

Central London Community Health Trust

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Job summary

Our Vision: To provide great care closer to home

An opportunity has arisen for a fixed term position for a Band 7 team Lead Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and join the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service at Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

You will be working alongside a team of advanced physiotherapy practitioners and advanced musculoskeletal therapists. CLCH is one of the largest community trusts. There is opportunity to access a large variety of in house development programmes.

The MSK service is led by a Consultant Physiotherapist and includes injection therapy, access to imaging, women's health, orthopaedic clinical assessment and various evidence based rehabilitation programs.

You will have the opportunity to lead on projects and develop your triage skills.

The CLCH MSK Physiotherapy service is committed to ongoing research and innovation which you would have the opportunity to be part of.

You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of skilled senior clinicians including Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners between sites within CLCH and be involved in different treatment/management pathways.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for experienced Physiotherapists who are motivated to expand their MSK skills, actively engaged with evidence based practice and are adaptable to the rapidly changing healthcare agenda.

As a friendly and supportive team, we offer wide ranging learning opportunities to help you advance your musculoskeletal career.

You will be supported by experienced Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners with links to secondary care services. We provide regular in-service training as well as regular supervision.

As one of the senior physiotherapist of the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy Service providing services to a multicultural and diverse population, you will be responsible for delivering a very high standard of physiotherapy care to patients. This will involve the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions within the Barnet area across working sites, Finchley Memorial hospital, Edgware Community Hospital and East Barnet Health Centre.

You will participate actively in the musculoskeletal in-service training and contribute to the MSK Service Delivery Unit in its wider development. You will also be expected to deputise in the absence of the Operational Lead.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

22 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,178 to £55,492 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-8298

Job locations

Finchley Memorial Hospital

London

N12 0JE

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management and treatment of patients.
To accept clinical responsibility for a varied caseload of children and adults with musculoskeletal conditions and organize this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To ensure a high standard of clinical care for patients involving carers and relatives as necessary.
To undertake accurate clinical diagnosis in order that appropriate interventions can be initiated using investigative and analytical skills.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management and treatment of patients.
To accept clinical responsibility for a varied caseload of children and adults with musculoskeletal conditions and organize this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To ensure a high standard of clinical care for patients involving carers and relatives as necessary.
To undertake accurate clinical diagnosis in order that appropriate interventions can be initiated using investigative and analytical skills.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
HCPC registered
Evidence of post registration CPD

Desirable

Membership of CSP

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Physiotherapy Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
HCPC registered
Evidence of post registration CPD

Desirable

Membership of CSP

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.