Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our MSK teams as a static B6 outpatient physiotherapist and be involved in our multidisciplinary post operative clinic.
We offer lots of opportunities for training and development within our highly experienced and approachable team of physios, APP's and FCP's. We are passionate about growing our staff into highly skilled and evidenced based practitioners with a wide knowledge base to deliver the best care to our patients.
In the Therapies Directorate we have a strong EDI culture and welcome applicants who will continue to contribute to the power of diversity we want in our teams to help us deliver our best services to our population.
Main duties of the job
- You should have MSK experience either at Band 5 or 6 level and be confident assessing and treating a range of MSK conditions. You will be involved in delivering the Post Op Clinic alongside Band 6 and 7 physiotherapy and nursing peers.
- You should be proactive, approachable and keen to develop your clinical knowledge and supervisory skills.
- You will manage your own caseload and line manage junior physios. You will be involved in the supervision and teaching of students.
- You will take part in team and departmental IST's and there will be opportunities to assist with departmental audits and service development.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Management
- To achieve planning the effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals and unpredictable work patterns. This will require frequent concentration in an unpredictable environment.
- To be able to plan and prioritise clinical and managerial workload and balance other patient related and professional activities in accordance with the departmental requirements
- To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner
- To work with the physiotherapy team to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of department policies and the yearly performance plan
Communication
- To liaise with other physiotherapists as necessary with regard to patient care
- To communicate effectively with other disciplines both internally and externally to ensure multidisciplinary approach to care both verbally and by providing clinic letters and discharge reports
- To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news
- To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Manager and senior staff on all professional matters
Education
- To assist in the induction, training and supervision of Band 5 physiotherapists on rotation in the clinical area
- To assist in the supervision and development of students on placement in the clinical area
- To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development
- To be pro-active with regard to learning from senior staff within the department
- To keep abreast of all new developments which includes attending relevant study days and visits to specialist unit
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Management
- To achieve planning the effective daily management of a caseload of patients including responding to urgent referrals and unpredictable work patterns. This will require frequent concentration in an unpredictable environment.
- To be able to plan and prioritise clinical and managerial workload and balance other patient related and professional activities in accordance with the departmental requirements
- To be able to manage potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner
- To work with the physiotherapy team to provide an efficient and effective service and to be involved in the proposal/development and implementation of department policies and the yearly performance plan
Communication
- To liaise with other physiotherapists as necessary with regard to patient care
- To communicate effectively with other disciplines both internally and externally to ensure multidisciplinary approach to care both verbally and by providing clinic letters and discharge reports
- To be able to communicate complex and sensitive information to patients, carers and other staff including imparting unwelcome news
- To ensure timely and effective communication with the Physiotherapy Manager and senior staff on all professional matters
Education
- To assist in the induction, training and supervision of Band 5 physiotherapists on rotation in the clinical area
- To assist in the supervision and development of students on placement in the clinical area
- To be responsible for and actively record your own personal development
- To be pro-active with regard to learning from senior staff within the department
- To keep abreast of all new developments which includes attending relevant study days and visits to specialist unit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of relevant clinical interest group
- Evidence of some managerial training
Experience
Essential
- Completed variety of B5 rotations including outpatients and orthopaedics
- Previous work in NHS as a physiotherapist
Desirable
- Experience supervising students or B5's
- Experience contributing to audit or research
- Experience working at Band 6 level
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continued CPD
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Experience of working in an acute inpatient orthopaedic setting or willingness to learn
Desirable
- Experience of delivering physiotherapy virtually
- Experience of using EPIC EPR
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Member of relevant clinical interest group
- Evidence of some managerial training
Experience
Essential
- Completed variety of B5 rotations including outpatients and orthopaedics
- Previous work in NHS as a physiotherapist
Desirable
- Experience supervising students or B5's
- Experience contributing to audit or research
- Experience working at Band 6 level
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continued CPD
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Experience of working in an acute inpatient orthopaedic setting or willingness to learn
Desirable
- Experience of delivering physiotherapy virtually
- Experience of using EPIC EPR
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).
