Job summary
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 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 MSc level band 7 MSK physiotherapists and a team of specialist Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners with links to secondary care services. We provide regular in-service training as well as regular supervision.
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
- 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an outpatient department
- Experience of working within NHS environment
- Experience of multidisciplinary and inter-agency working
- Experience of working with a wide range of patient conditions
- Research project carried out at undergraduate level
- Experience of planning and delivering clinical supervision / mentoring to peers and less experienced physiotherapists
Desirable
- Experience of assisting in projects within team
- Experience at Band 6 level
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of a specialist group
- CSP membership
Other
Essential
- To work compressed hours/weekend
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its influence on Service Development
- Knowledge of recent research supporting or negating physiotherapy management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions
- Knowledge of equal opportunities
- Listening skills and interpersonal skills to discuss patient care with colleagues
- Effective physiotherapy manual skills to assess and treat patients with neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
- To work at or towards M level standard towards a full Masters qualification.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines and the NSF's
- Presentation skills to lead and teach in-service training sessions
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an outpatient department
- Experience of working within NHS environment
- Experience of multidisciplinary and inter-agency working
- Experience of working with a wide range of patient conditions
- Research project carried out at undergraduate level
- Experience of planning and delivering clinical supervision / mentoring to peers and less experienced physiotherapists
Desirable
- Experience of assisting in projects within team
- Experience at Band 6 level
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development
- Registration with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of a specialist group
- CSP membership
Other
Essential
- To work compressed hours/weekend
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its influence on Service Development
- Knowledge of recent research supporting or negating physiotherapy management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions
- Knowledge of equal opportunities
- Listening skills and interpersonal skills to discuss patient care with colleagues
- Effective physiotherapy manual skills to assess and treat patients with neuromusculoskeletal conditions.
- To work at or towards M level standard towards a full Masters qualification.
Desirable
- Knowledge of NICE guidelines and the NSF's
- Presentation skills to lead and teach in-service training sessions
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).
