Job summary
Please note that we are not authorised/able to offer visa sponsorship and can only accept applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.
If
you would like to specialise in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, look no further
than AHP Suffolk to help you further your career. We value professional
development and career progression with a focus on learning and development.
We are
interested to hear from you if you are an MSK experienced Band 6 physiotherapist
looking for career progression, or for aspiring senior Band 5 looking to
specialise in MSK.
We currently
have vacancies around Newmarket, Bury
St Edmunds and Haverhill
area.
We will
consider flexible working, part time hours and return to practice applications
As indicated above, we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK and kindly ask that you confirm that in your application.
Main duties of the job
The opportunity to assess and
rehabilitate both acute and persistent pathologies from both primary and
secondary care, developing excellent clinical reasoning skills in MSK physio
and rehabilitation.
Become involved in the process of self-referral
triage, and single point of access/referral triage.
Support, supervise and help educate
more junior staff, physio students and exercise therapistst
About us
AHP-Suffolk
is a staff lead, MSK specific Social Enterprise whos aim and purpose is
toprovide high quality accessible health care at the point of need to
help people return to optimal health and stay healthy. We work in partnership
with our staff, patients and commissioners to develop a continually improving
range of services to meet their needs effectively and efficiently.
Set up as a
social enterprise over 10 years ago, we provide MSK physio services from
multiple sites across Suffolk, from community hospitals, health centres, gyms,
and GP surgeries. We have developed and run a successful web based self-referral
platform and single point of referral for secondary care commissioned
through-out East Anglia, and offer virtual and face to face clinical
appointments, exercise classes and 121 rehab.
- Matched Agenda for Change timescales
- Upto 41 days annual leave (including BH)
- NO on Calls or weekend working
- Competitive employer pension contribution
- Flexible wo
- Refer a friend scheme
- Team Building/Social events
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assess and treat patients with a wide range of conditions, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, to determine clinical diagnosis and plan, develop, implement and evaluate physiotherapy programmes and management plans.
- To provide Physiotherapy Assessment and treatment in Clinics, Health Centres, GP surgeries and community hospitals, including First Point of Contact services as appropriate.
- To work and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner
- To provide specialist Therapeutic input into planning, development and evaluation of clinical services, with responsibility for defined projects.
- To provide clinical and supervisory leadership to junior staff and students within the team, including case load allocation, appraisal and managerial supervision.
- To coach and develop all members of the team using recognised management and training tools and techniques, including the AHP Learning Knowledge and Skills Framework and Personal Development Reviews, to achieve corporate and team objectives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assess and treat patients with a wide range of conditions, who may have complex and/or chronic presentation, to determine clinical diagnosis and plan, develop, implement and evaluate physiotherapy programmes and management plans.
- To provide Physiotherapy Assessment and treatment in Clinics, Health Centres, GP surgeries and community hospitals, including First Point of Contact services as appropriate.
- To work and maintain records as an autonomous practitioner
- To provide specialist Therapeutic input into planning, development and evaluation of clinical services, with responsibility for defined projects.
- To provide clinical and supervisory leadership to junior staff and students within the team, including case load allocation, appraisal and managerial supervision.
- To coach and develop all members of the team using recognised management and training tools and techniques, including the AHP Learning Knowledge and Skills Framework and Personal Development Reviews, to achieve corporate and team objectives.
Person Specification
Personal & People Development
Essential
- Health Professions Council registration.
- Ability to supervise and instruct junior staff and students.
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Standard computer skills including use of Microsoft and e-mail.
- Effective leadership skills.
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate professional body.
- Current professional student practice placement educator training and associated skills.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist physiotherapy knowledge of musculoskeletal, neurology, orthopaedics and elderly care specialities with skills in linked modalities.
Desirable
- 24 months' post graduate MSK experience as a physiotherapist demonstrating a high level of clinical experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy
Person Specification
Personal & People Development
Essential
- Health Professions Council registration.
- Ability to supervise and instruct junior staff and students.
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
- Standard computer skills including use of Microsoft and e-mail.
- Effective leadership skills.
Desirable
- Membership of an appropriate professional body.
- Current professional student practice placement educator training and associated skills.
Experience
Essential
- Specialist physiotherapy knowledge of musculoskeletal, neurology, orthopaedics and elderly care specialities with skills in linked modalities.
Desirable
- 24 months' post graduate MSK experience as a physiotherapist demonstrating a high level of clinical experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Physiotherapy
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).
