Job summary
The clinical role of the band 5 MSK Physiotherapist is to be responsible for their own caseload, without direct supervision. They perform functional assessment of patients,
A band 5 receives supervision and development in the form of regular training, clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, and case conferences
There will be opportunities to take part in evidence based audit and research projects to support both teams and clinical practise.
Contribute to a 7 day extended hours service rota within MSK. Training is provided to participate on the on call physiotherapy service only if required.
Main duties of the job
*To undertake a comprehensive assessment of MSK patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/ multiple pathologies, use of advanced clinical reasoning and manual assessments techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition and / or problems.
*Formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidenced based practise and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills. E.g manual physiotherapy techniques, patient education, exercise classes and alternative options.
*To formulate accurate prognoses and recommend best course of intervention to patients, carers and other health care professionals, developing comprehensive and alternative options.
*To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including the management of patients in your care.
*Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence based practise, developing specialist knowledge of particular conditions and patient types.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
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*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
- *Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C and above.
- *A Levels or equivalent qualification
- *Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- *Student placements or qualified clinical work to have provided a broad range of experience in for example :
- *Respiratory
- *Stroke and Neurology
- *Musculo-skeletal Conditions
- *Trauma and Orthopaedics
- *Experience as a graduate within an acute hospital setting or appropriate community setting
- *An ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- *An ability to delegate work to assistants and students
- *An ability to cope with a range of options, analyse, compare, find solutions and decide on a course of action
- *Demonstrate an interest in developing expertise within Physiotherapy
- *Demonstrate a professional attitude
- *Able to take a team lead role in the absence of a senior
Desirable
- *Relevant post graduate experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *An ability to cope with moving/ manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis
- *An ability to frequently concentrate on patient assessments and treatments
- *An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing / emotional situations
- *An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- *Commitment to a 7 day working and on call commitment as required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy
- *Good standard of general education including GCSE maths and English grade C and above.
- *A Levels or equivalent qualification
- *Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
Experience
Essential
- *Student placements or qualified clinical work to have provided a broad range of experience in for example :
- *Respiratory
- *Stroke and Neurology
- *Musculo-skeletal Conditions
- *Trauma and Orthopaedics
- *Experience as a graduate within an acute hospital setting or appropriate community setting
- *An ability to prioritise and organise own workload
- *An ability to delegate work to assistants and students
- *An ability to cope with a range of options, analyse, compare, find solutions and decide on a course of action
- *Demonstrate an interest in developing expertise within Physiotherapy
- *Demonstrate a professional attitude
- *Able to take a team lead role in the absence of a senior
Desirable
- *Relevant post graduate experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *An ability to cope with moving/ manoeuvring patients/equipment on a daily basis
- *An ability to frequently concentrate on patient assessments and treatments
- *An ability to cope with occasional exposure to distressing / emotional situations
- *An ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- *Commitment to a 7 day working and on call commitment as required
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).
