Job summary
Highly Specialist MPK Physiotherapist
A unique opportunity has arisen as a 1-year secondment / 1 year fixed term contract to become the MPK (microprocessor controlled knee) Specialist Physiotherapist within the Swansea Artificial Limb and Appliance Service.
The MPK Physiotherapist role involves working with established amputees of knee disarticulation, transfemoral and hip disarticulation level, ranging from paediatric age to elderly. Providing specialist assessment, rehabilitation and training to transition from mobilising on a mechanical knee onto an MPK.
This is an exciting full-time post, suitable for a Physiotherapist with adequate experience of working with amputees in a rehabilitation setting. Some training can be provided.
Main duties of the job
This role involves leading the MPK service, working closely with Prosthetic colleagues to identify, prioritise, and assess potential MPK users.
This role holds the responsibility of providing all of the Physiotherapy intervention for the selected patients including full physiotherapy assessment, rehabilitation prior to MPK prescription, specialist training on the MPKs during a 4-week trial period (and afterwards to facilitate achievement of goals). Conduction of 6 month follow up reviews as well as 1 year reviews and then annually after this is requirement of the service. In addition to this, the collection, storage and analysis of outcome measure data and statistics to report back to WHSCC with regards to service performance is an integral part of the role.
The role requires leadership in the planning and implementing of weekly MPK MDT meetings and autonomously managing a complex caseload.
In addition to this, you will be liaising with colleagues in the other 2 limb centres in Wales, striving for an all Wales approach and collaborative working.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy (or other relevant qualification)
- Professional Registration with HCPC
- oEvidence of post-graduate masters level education or evidence of equivalent clinical experience.
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- Membership of a clinical or professional network
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Supervision experience of students, physiotherapy assistants and junior staff.
- Experience in working with amputees in a rehab setting
- NHS experience
- Experience working with prosthetics
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team.
- Be able to work in an outpatient setting
- To be able to speak Welsh
Service Development
Essential
- Evidence of comprehensive and advanced continuing professional development (CPD), maintained in a portfolio. Including attendance at recent highly specialised post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field/speciality.
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues.
Desirable
- Service development experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
- Professional maturity and ability to network and form professional relationships with other healthcare/multi agency professionals.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the service, including experience of quality issues and audit.
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional and aggressive patients and carers.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy (or other relevant qualification)
- Professional Registration with HCPC
- oEvidence of post-graduate masters level education or evidence of equivalent clinical experience.
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
- Membership of a clinical or professional network
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Supervision experience of students, physiotherapy assistants and junior staff.
- Experience in working with amputees in a rehab setting
- NHS experience
- Experience working with prosthetics
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team.
- Be able to work in an outpatient setting
- To be able to speak Welsh
Service Development
Essential
- Evidence of comprehensive and advanced continuing professional development (CPD), maintained in a portfolio. Including attendance at recent highly specialised post graduate courses relevant to the clinical field/speciality.
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues.
Desirable
- Service development experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
- Professional maturity and ability to network and form professional relationships with other healthcare/multi agency professionals.
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the service, including experience of quality issues and audit.
- Ability to cope working in a stressful environment and with emotional and aggressive patients and carers.
Desirable
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).
