Job summary
University Hospital's Dorset has a unique opportunity for a musculoskeletal (MSK) physiotherapist who is passionate about wellbeing to join our award-winning occupational health and wellbeing team.
If you are an MSK physiotherapist who is passionate about supporting our NHS colleagues, then this may the perfect role for you.
If you would like to be part of this innovative and progressive team then we would like to hear from you.
The job role is full or part time, Monday to Friday. It is based in the Occupational Health Departments on Poole and Bournemouth acute hospital sites
If you have any questions, would like more information, or to talk through if your experience meets what we are looking for then please contact the recruiting manager
This role requires HCPC Registration
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
We are looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic band 6 MSK physiotherapist for our staff MSK therapy service which provides face to face clinical assessment and physiotherapy to staff across the Trust. You will need to have demonstrated experience of working in the NHS in a band 6 MSK role, be a good communicator and have an interest in developing your specialist skills and knowledge in wellbeing and occupational health. As well as the clinical caseload, you will also have the opportunity to work on health and wellbeing projects across the Trust.
The occupational health and wellbeing teams work closely together and are incredibly driven and passionate about supporting our NHS colleagues. We have a proven track record of providing a valued service to our staff and have recently been recognised in national industry awards for both the MSK staff service and Occupational Health department at UHD. This is an exiting time to join the team and a unique opportunity to be part of developing services that enhance our staff 's working lives.
About us
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 about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role, please read the job description and person specification. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and ensure your supporting statement you tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role, please read the job description and person specification. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and ensure your supporting statement you tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HPC Registration
- Evidence of C.P.D.
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Occupational Health qualifications
- Involvement in ACPOHE
Experience
Essential
- 18-24 months as a junior covering core areas
- Worked as a physiotherapists in the N.H.S or in a system comparable to the N.H.S
- A minimum of 12 months working as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist in an outpatients department.
Desirable
- Experience working in an Occupational Health environment
- Experience of working in outpatients at Band 6 level
- Involvement in audit and service development
- Clinical experience in Neurology
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of a broad range of musculoskeletal/orthopaedic conditions
- Basic understanding of NSF's Clinical Governance and their relevance to clinical situations.
- How to critique research articles at a basic level
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, manage & treat musculoskeletal conditions effectively at specialist level
- Basic diagnostic skills
- Skills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measures
- Reflective practitioner
- Ability to produce clear documentation of intervention & reports
- Ability to prioritise clinical workload
- Effective verbal & written communication skills
- IT literacy: Ability to use navigate and use IT systems efficiently to access and input information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HPC Registration
- Evidence of C.P.D.
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Occupational Health qualifications
- Involvement in ACPOHE
Experience
Essential
- 18-24 months as a junior covering core areas
- Worked as a physiotherapists in the N.H.S or in a system comparable to the N.H.S
- A minimum of 12 months working as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist in an outpatients department.
Desirable
- Experience working in an Occupational Health environment
- Experience of working in outpatients at Band 6 level
- Involvement in audit and service development
- Clinical experience in Neurology
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound understanding of a broad range of musculoskeletal/orthopaedic conditions
- Basic understanding of NSF's Clinical Governance and their relevance to clinical situations.
- How to critique research articles at a basic level
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess, manage & treat musculoskeletal conditions effectively at specialist level
- Basic diagnostic skills
- Skills in goal setting & evaluating outcome measures
- Reflective practitioner
- Ability to produce clear documentation of intervention & reports
- Ability to prioritise clinical workload
- Effective verbal & written communication skills
- IT literacy: Ability to use navigate and use IT systems efficiently to access and input 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).
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).
