Advanced MSK Clinician in Rheumatology (Chiropractor)

Connect Health Group Limited

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Job summary

An exciting position has arisen in our Herts Valleys Integrated Musculoskeletal service. We are looking for an enthusiastic, competent and experienced APP to join our multi-disciplinary community Rheumatology team.

As part of the Community Rheumatology Service, youll be a key part of the multi-disciplinary team including Physios, OTs, APPs, Nurses, GPwSIs and Consultants; as well as working alongside our wider MSK service and Community Pain Team.

Main duties of the job

The role is focussed on expert assessment and management of potential Rheumatological patients. Youll be highly skilled in the assessment and management of this patient group. This could include but is not limited to; evidence of specific training in this area, injection therapy, bloods ordering and interpretation skills, radiological imaging skills, independent prescribing and ultrasonography. Some of these skills we would support once in the role.

You will help develop and influence the design of the service, ensuring you maintain strong relations with the existing service provision within the hospital that is to focus more on the management of high-risk complex patients.

Whilst undertaking comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of patients with a wide variety of physical and emotional needs, you must formulate, deliver, review and progress individual treatment programmes and ensure effective treatment, specialist advice and timely discharge is achieved.

About us

Connect Health is the largest, independent provider of integrated community MSK (musculoskeletal) and physiotherapy services in the UK (including orthopaedics, pain, rheumatology, and occupational health) serving over 450k NHS patients per year across 52 CCGs and 100+ businesses. We provide bespoke occupational services to companies and organisations, large and small. Were also a trusted and longstanding provider of numerous integrated community service contracts across the country for the NHS.

Weve been treating patients with MSK disorders to keep them moving and improve their quality of life for 30 years, which means that our systems and approaches are designed to facilitate great care for patients with MSK conditions. We have one vision, and that is to help people improve their quality of life. Its why we exist and its what we care passionately about. Our services are wholly designed to focus on the patient experience and what really makes a difference to them. Being seen in the right place, at the right time, by the right clinician. Its exactly what a patient wants, and its helped countless people improve their quality of life.

Date posted

19 April 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 to £55,000 a year + Up to 15% HCLA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0332-SWEX49D

Job locations

Basildon Sporting Village

Cranes Farm Road

Basildon

Essex

SS14 3GR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Advanced MSK Clinician in Rheumatology

Full Time/Part time

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Up to 5% HCLA

SWEx

About the role

An exciting position has arisen in our SWEx Integrated Musculoskeletal service. We are looking for an enthusiastic, competent and experienced Advanced MSK Clinician to join our multi-disciplinary community Rheumatology team.

As part of the Community Rheumatology Service, youll be a key part of the multi-disciplinary team including Physios, OTs, APPs, Nurses, GPwSIs and Consultants; as well as working alongside our wider MSK service and Community Pain Team.

The role is focussed on expert assessment and management of potential Rheumatological patients. Youll be highly skilled in the assessment and management of this patient group. This could include but is not limited to; evidence of specific training in this area, injection therapy, bloods ordering and interpretation skills, radiological imaging skills, independent prescribing and ultrasonography. Some of these skills we would support once in the role.

You will help develop and influence the design of the service, ensuring you maintain strong relations with the existing service provision within the hospital that is to focus more on the management of high-risk complex patients.

Whilst undertaking comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of patients with a wide variety of physical and emotional needs, you must formulate, deliver, review and progress individual treatment programmes and ensure effective treatment, specialist advice and timely discharge is achieved.

What were looking for

Exceptional personal and professional values that underpin clinical expertise

Excellent clinical skills with a desire to develop and innovate in the field of Rheumatology

A strong desire and drive to support transformation

You will be positive, constructive and approachable, along with being registered with the HCPC (or equivalent governing body). Were looking for you to be capable of managing a varied caseload of patients, and you will have the ability to work under pressure and be committed to CPD.

You may have experience of working within the NHS or it may be in the public or private sector, however its more about you and the skills you can bring to the service.

Connect Health

Connect Health is the largest, independent provider of integrated community MSK (musculoskeletal) services (including orthopaedics, pain and rheumatology) in the UK, serving over 300k NHS patients per annum across 25 CCGs and 100+ business.

Weve got many accolades including being a finalist for an HSJ values award 2018 for IT and community service re-design and weve won numerous awards for our commitment to colleagues and making Connect a great place to work.

Were a team of pioneers, dynamically driving forward quality, whilst keeping the people at the heart of everything that we do.

We hold these values close to our hearts and put them at the core of the recruitment process and operational delivery. To compliment this, we have in-house programmes to support Developing Consultant roles, Subject Matter Experts, accredited Leadership and Management development and Accelerated Development Programme for Persistent Pain Management.

If we dont consider our key stakeholders, patients, tax payers and our colleagues, when making decisions then we have failed Andrew Walton Exec Chair

What makes us different?

Largest provider of Integrated MSK services in the UK

Largest database of MSK outcomes in the world, driving Research and Quality.

Dedicated digital innovation team, implementing technological solutions to support clinicians and patients.

Flexible working with a Just Ask policy, as well as remote and clinic working.

Career Development programmes and pathways

National network of clinical experts supporting supervision and sharing skills/expertise.

Benefits

Day off on your birthday every year

Competitive salary

Recognition programme including annual awards ceremony Bee Celebrated

Comprehensive Clinical Supervision Framework

Internal development programmes and Career pathways

Flexible working opportunities to balance home and work life

Pension Scheme

Performance related pay progression and bonus scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes including Smart Tech and Cycle to work

An online discount portal with thousands of deals including discounted cinema, holidays and shopping.

We wish you the best of luck!

Please click here for job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

Advanced MSK Clinician in Rheumatology

Full Time/Part time

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Up to 5% HCLA

SWEx

About the role

An exciting position has arisen in our SWEx Integrated Musculoskeletal service. We are looking for an enthusiastic, competent and experienced Advanced MSK Clinician to join our multi-disciplinary community Rheumatology team.

As part of the Community Rheumatology Service, youll be a key part of the multi-disciplinary team including Physios, OTs, APPs, Nurses, GPwSIs and Consultants; as well as working alongside our wider MSK service and Community Pain Team.

The role is focussed on expert assessment and management of potential Rheumatological patients. Youll be highly skilled in the assessment and management of this patient group. This could include but is not limited to; evidence of specific training in this area, injection therapy, bloods ordering and interpretation skills, radiological imaging skills, independent prescribing and ultrasonography. Some of these skills we would support once in the role.

You will help develop and influence the design of the service, ensuring you maintain strong relations with the existing service provision within the hospital that is to focus more on the management of high-risk complex patients.

Whilst undertaking comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of patients with a wide variety of physical and emotional needs, you must formulate, deliver, review and progress individual treatment programmes and ensure effective treatment, specialist advice and timely discharge is achieved.

What were looking for

Exceptional personal and professional values that underpin clinical expertise

Excellent clinical skills with a desire to develop and innovate in the field of Rheumatology

A strong desire and drive to support transformation

You will be positive, constructive and approachable, along with being registered with the HCPC (or equivalent governing body). Were looking for you to be capable of managing a varied caseload of patients, and you will have the ability to work under pressure and be committed to CPD.

You may have experience of working within the NHS or it may be in the public or private sector, however its more about you and the skills you can bring to the service.

Connect Health

Connect Health is the largest, independent provider of integrated community MSK (musculoskeletal) services (including orthopaedics, pain and rheumatology) in the UK, serving over 300k NHS patients per annum across 25 CCGs and 100+ business.

Weve got many accolades including being a finalist for an HSJ values award 2018 for IT and community service re-design and weve won numerous awards for our commitment to colleagues and making Connect a great place to work.

Were a team of pioneers, dynamically driving forward quality, whilst keeping the people at the heart of everything that we do.

We hold these values close to our hearts and put them at the core of the recruitment process and operational delivery. To compliment this, we have in-house programmes to support Developing Consultant roles, Subject Matter Experts, accredited Leadership and Management development and Accelerated Development Programme for Persistent Pain Management.

If we dont consider our key stakeholders, patients, tax payers and our colleagues, when making decisions then we have failed Andrew Walton Exec Chair

What makes us different?

Largest provider of Integrated MSK services in the UK

Largest database of MSK outcomes in the world, driving Research and Quality.

Dedicated digital innovation team, implementing technological solutions to support clinicians and patients.

Flexible working with a Just Ask policy, as well as remote and clinic working.

Career Development programmes and pathways

National network of clinical experts supporting supervision and sharing skills/expertise.

Benefits

Day off on your birthday every year

Competitive salary

Recognition programme including annual awards ceremony Bee Celebrated

Comprehensive Clinical Supervision Framework

Internal development programmes and Career pathways

Flexible working opportunities to balance home and work life

Pension Scheme

Performance related pay progression and bonus scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes including Smart Tech and Cycle to work

An online discount portal with thousands of deals including discounted cinema, holidays and shopping.

We wish you the best of luck!

Please click here for job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Exceptional personal and professional values that underpin clinical expertise
  • Excellent clinical skills with a desire to develop and innovate in the field of Rheumatology
  • A strong desire and drive to support transformation
  • You will be positive, constructive and approachable, along with being registered with the HCPC. Were looking for you to be capable of managing a varied caseload of patients, and you will have the ability to work under pressure and be committed to CPD.
  • You may have experience of working within the NHS or it may be in the public or private sector, however its more about you and the skills you can bring to the service.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Exceptional personal and professional values that underpin clinical expertise
  • Excellent clinical skills with a desire to develop and innovate in the field of Rheumatology
  • A strong desire and drive to support transformation
  • You will be positive, constructive and approachable, along with being registered with the HCPC. Were looking for you to be capable of managing a varied caseload of patients, and you will have the ability to work under pressure and be committed to CPD.
  • You may have experience of working within the NHS or it may be in the public or private sector, however its more about you and the skills you can bring to the service.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Connect Health Group Limited

Address

Basildon Sporting Village

Cranes Farm Road

Basildon

Essex

SS14 3GR


Employer's website

https://www.connecthealth.co.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Connect Health Group Limited

Address

Basildon Sporting Village

Cranes Farm Road

Basildon

Essex

SS14 3GR


Employer's website

https://www.connecthealth.co.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Date posted

19 April 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£40,000 to £55,000 a year + Up to 15% HCLA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0332-SWEX49D

Job locations

Basildon Sporting Village

Cranes Farm Road

Basildon

Essex

SS14 3GR


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