Job summary
At University Hospitals Dorset we have a unique opportunity for you to join a dynamic and exciting musculoskeletal therapy workforce as a trainee or established advanced practice physiotherapist - specialised in lower limb rehabilitation.
Salary: Band 7 (with progression to Band 8a upon successful completion of the ACP apprenticeship and attainment of the ACP digital badge) The ACP apprenticeship takes 3 years to complete.
(Please note, we also encourage applicants who have already gained their ACP digital badge - in this instance job role would start at Band 8A)
This position is twinned with a funded advanced clinical practice apprenticeship with one day a week dedicated to completing the apprenticeship.
This job role will involve using highly developed clinical reasoning skills in the management of a lower limb physiotherapy caseload. The successful candidate will be responsible for the clinical leadership of the MSK therapy team in a lower quadrant domain, including the education, training and mentorship of more junior staff.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary at Band 7, with progression to Band 8a upon completion of the ACP apprenticeship / attaining ACP digital badge.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and further skills development in lower quadrant care.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment within a leading healthcare institution.
This is a role across UHD (Predominantly Poole and Christchurch hospitals) leading the lower limb MSK therapy team.
Main duties of the job
We encourage applications from both ambitious and experienced clinicians who are dedicated team players and deeply committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred services.
In this role, you'll provide your clinical expertise within Enhanced Practice lower limb clinics, where you'll play a key role in determining the most appropriate course of action for patients' care within a predominantly lower limb caseload.
You will utilise your clinical reasoning skills to conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' presenting issues, interpret examination findings, develop working and differential diagnoses, and create, communicate, and implement management plans. These plans will be tailored to meet the individual needs, goals, and preferences of patients while also considering the availability of local services and adhering to relevant local and national guidelines and policies.
You will be responsible for the supervision, training and education of the more junior physiotherapy workforce in the delivery of lower quadrant rehabilitation.
As you progress with your apprenticeship and towards your advanced practice role, your job will give opportunity to reflect practice across all 4 pillars of advanced practice with responsibilities in service development and quality assuring the MSK lower limb therapy service, and involvement in research.
About us
Christchurch hospital has recently benefited from a million-pound refurbishment, providing two physiotherapy gyms, as well as number of physiotherapy consulting rooms. The site boasts excellent staff changing facilities, cycling to work is encouraged with secure bike storage.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are open to applications from both aspirational and established clinicians who are team players and passionate about delivering quality, patient centred services. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more or visit us in person.
Main Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
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Clinical Excellence: Engage in high-quality patient care, focusing on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a predominantly lower limb caseload.
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Education and Training: Lead the lower limb therapy team, including the mentorship and guidance of junior staff. Actively participate in the education and development of the team.
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Research and Innovation: Contribute to ongoing research and service development, and stay updated with the latest advancements in lower limb rehabilitation and care. Implement evidence-based practices to optimise patient outcomes.
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ACP Apprenticeship: Dedicate one day per week to your ACP apprenticeship program, which is integrated with your job. This apprenticeship is your pathway to progressing from Band 7 to Band 8a upon successful completion.
Upon successful completion of the ACP apprenticeship, your job would progress into a Band 8a role with the job title of Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in Upper Quadrant Rehabilitation and will be responsible for the clinical governance of lower quadrant physiotherapy across all University Hospital Dorset sites and across all 4 pillars of advanced practice.
This role requires current registration with relevant professional body
Base Location: Christchurch and Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are open to applications from both aspirational and established clinicians who are team players and passionate about delivering quality, patient centred services. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more or visit us in person.
Main Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
-
Clinical Excellence: Engage in high-quality patient care, focusing on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a predominantly lower limb caseload.
-
Education and Training: Lead the lower limb therapy team, including the mentorship and guidance of junior staff. Actively participate in the education and development of the team.
-
Research and Innovation: Contribute to ongoing research and service development, and stay updated with the latest advancements in lower limb rehabilitation and care. Implement evidence-based practices to optimise patient outcomes.
-
ACP Apprenticeship: Dedicate one day per week to your ACP apprenticeship program, which is integrated with your job. This apprenticeship is your pathway to progressing from Band 7 to Band 8a upon successful completion.
Upon successful completion of the ACP apprenticeship, your job would progress into a Band 8a role with the job title of Advanced Practice Physiotherapist in Upper Quadrant Rehabilitation and will be responsible for the clinical governance of lower quadrant physiotherapy across all University Hospital Dorset sites and across all 4 pillars of advanced practice.
This role requires current registration with relevant professional body
Base Location: Christchurch and Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with relevant professional body.
- Recognised mentoring qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant post-graduate specialist Musculoskeletal course(s)
Desirable
- Level 7 Post registration/post-graduate qualification.
- Management and/or Leadership course relevant to healthcare environment.
- Supplementary or Independent prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing patient's care at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise within the musculoskeletal context and lower quadrant rehabilitation
- Experience of supervising, teaching, mentoring and developing staff.
- Experience of managing change as part of service and practice development.
- Experience of participation in research and development or leading clinical audits in own specialist area.
- Greater than 5 years experience working in a musculoskeletal specialist field
Desirable
- Demonstrable specialist experience in the management of patients with complex upper quadrant aetiology
- Experience working as a team leader
- Publication / Conference experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with relevant professional body.
- Recognised mentoring qualification or equivalent experience
- Relevant post-graduate specialist Musculoskeletal course(s)
Desirable
- Level 7 Post registration/post-graduate qualification.
- Management and/or Leadership course relevant to healthcare environment.
- Supplementary or Independent prescriber
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of managing patient's care at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise within the musculoskeletal context and lower quadrant rehabilitation
- Experience of supervising, teaching, mentoring and developing staff.
- Experience of managing change as part of service and practice development.
- Experience of participation in research and development or leading clinical audits in own specialist area.
- Greater than 5 years experience working in a musculoskeletal specialist field
Desirable
- Demonstrable specialist experience in the management of patients with complex upper quadrant aetiology
- Experience working as a team leader
- Publication / Conference experience
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).
