Job summary
We're looking for exceptional Band 5 Physiotherapists to join our MSK Team including Integrated Therapy Partnership and MSK West. Providing a high quality, patient centred and innovative service, this role involves assisting the team with the treatment of patients with a wide range of MSK conditions. We provide comprehensive in-service training as part of our Preceptorship program for newly qualified staff, as well as peer supervision and dedicated slots for more experienced staff.
Flexible hours are an option for this role. Some weekend and evening working is required although infrequent. Work bases will vary on need across the Norwich, South and West Norfolk localities.
We look forward to meeting you at interview.
Main duties of the job
To contribute in the delivery of high standards of health care to patients with MSK conditions in clinics, by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating packages of care.
To perform physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with MSK conditions, to provide a physiotherapy diagnosis and to develop and deliver a patient focused treatment programme.
Assessments and treatments will take the form of face to face or virtual consultations to enhance patient access to our services
To work with all health care professionals and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless integrated service to our services users.
Work when needed in a variety of locations to meet the needs of the service.
About us
ITP is a partnership between Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust (NCH&C), Allied Health Professionals Suffolk, and Healthshare Diagnostics. The MSK clinical team comprises Orthopaedic Clinical Specialists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Biomechanic Specialist and Assistant Practitioners. We also provide First Contact Practitioners from within our overall MSK structure. We work out of various venues, including; health centres; GP surgeries; community hospitals; and leisure centres. Services are provided face to face, via telephone or video consultation at patient choice.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake comprehensive specialist assessment of musculoskeletal patients with a variety of musculoskeletal presentations using clinical reasoning skills and inform the development of a differential diagnosis. Assessments and treatments will take the form of face to face or virtual consultations to enhance patient access to our services
Formulate and execute individualised physiotherapy management and treatment plans for patients with MSK conditions, in collaboration with other agencies and the patient, utilising a range of treatment skills.
Full details can be found within the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake comprehensive specialist assessment of musculoskeletal patients with a variety of musculoskeletal presentations using clinical reasoning skills and inform the development of a differential diagnosis. Assessments and treatments will take the form of face to face or virtual consultations to enhance patient access to our services
Formulate and execute individualised physiotherapy management and treatment plans for patients with MSK conditions, in collaboration with other agencies and the patient, utilising a range of treatment skills.
Full details can be found within the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Clinical Educators course
- Membership of CSP
Experience
Essential
- MSK Placement at Undergraduate Level within the NHS or experience of working within the general MSK field within the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of experience working in MSK Physiotherapy within the NHS
Skills Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Variety of student placements undertaken
- Good Time Management
- Can work flexibly to accommodate patient / service needs
Desirable
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Evidence of MSK courses undertaken
Communication
Essential
- Clear and concise English written and verbal skills
Desirable
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Tact and Diplomacy
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to work within a team alongside peers, senior staff and non-registered colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or 1st level degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent experience
- Current HCPC registration
Desirable
- Clinical Educators course
- Membership of CSP
Experience
Essential
- MSK Placement at Undergraduate Level within the NHS or experience of working within the general MSK field within the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of experience working in MSK Physiotherapy within the NHS
Skills Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Variety of student placements undertaken
- Good Time Management
- Can work flexibly to accommodate patient / service needs
Desirable
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good observational and reporting skills
- Evidence of MSK courses undertaken
Communication
Essential
- Clear and concise English written and verbal skills
Desirable
- Empathy and sensitivity
- Tact and Diplomacy
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to work within a team alongside peers, senior staff and non-registered colleagues
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).
