Job summary
Sunderland
Integrated Musculoskeletal Service (SIMS) is looking for an enthusiastic and
motivated Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our existing multidisciplinary
team. SIMS
is a true multidisciplinary team consisting ofhighly
experiencedclinicians including a Sports and Exercise Consultant, GPs
with special interest in MSK, Extended Scope Practitioners, Physiotherapists
and Technical Instructors.
We
are excited to be growing our current service in collaboration with Primary
Care to ensure Physiotherapy input is at the forefront of managing patients
with MSK related conditions across the Sunderland area. The successful
candidate will form part of the core SIMS team and have job variety and a mixed
caseload by operating across Primary and Community care.
SIMS are dedicated to continuing professional
development. We have an extensive in
house training programme and strong direct links with secondary care colleagues
who attend and contribute to our monthly CPD events. You would have access to an internal network
of senior and specialist support including both Medical and Allied Health
Professional (AHP) staff who provide leadership, educational, research and
clinical support. We offer clinical
supervision, coaching and mentoring and have team building and away days all to
contribute to the development of SIMS staff.
If
you are a proactive, highly motivated physiotherapist with a passion for high
quality patient care, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
The SIMS team is part on the community division within South Tyneside
and Sunderland Foundation Trust. The team is based in community health centres
across Sunderland. You would be working
alongside a team of GPWSI, ESPs and Physiotherapists, but also developing
close working relationships with primary and secondary care colleagues.
Sunderland Integrated Musculoskeletal Service
(SIMS) is a forward thinking, innovative team provided
by Sunderland and SouthTyneside NHS Foundation Trust and led by
our Operational Lead, Jill Clark and Clinical Lead, Dr Glen Rae (Consultant in
Sports and Exercise Medicine).
Since the 1st October
2015 SIMS has offered specialist and comprehensive assessment,
treatment and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions to the
population of Sunderland. We are highly dedicated to providing high
quality care and experience for all patients.
This position is for various different Sunderland locations. Full Time and Part Time applicants will be considered.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The
candidate should have gained experience across a number of specialities and
should have established musculoskeletal experience. They should also have a
good grounding in the NHS. Main duties
include:
-
To work as
an autonomous practitioner for patients presenting with MSK conditions or
symptoms providing patients with primary assessment, diagnosis and management
of their conditions within tier one and tier two of SIMS.
-
To use
advanced clinical skills and clinical reasoning to provide comprehensive
diagnostic and treatment to support to patients who present with simple and
complex MSK conditions.
-
To work
across Primary and Community services within SIMS ensuring an
integrated care pathway for individual patients that meets their needs where
appropriate. This will include directly providing self-management and advice
and/or referral to other secondary care services.
-
To take an active role in developing effective communication between
Primary care services, secondary care services and other relevant care
providers.
-
To provide support on MSK clinical and service development across the
whole of SIMS, along with learning opportunities for the whole
multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including less experienced physiotherapists.
-
To assist with clinical audit within the service, and contribute to the
development of the service in conjunction with SIMS senior management team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
The
candidate should have gained experience across a number of specialities and
should have established musculoskeletal experience. They should also have a
good grounding in the NHS. Main duties
include:
-
To work as
an autonomous practitioner for patients presenting with MSK conditions or
symptoms providing patients with primary assessment, diagnosis and management
of their conditions within tier one and tier two of SIMS.
-
To use
advanced clinical skills and clinical reasoning to provide comprehensive
diagnostic and treatment to support to patients who present with simple and
complex MSK conditions.
-
To work
across Primary and Community services within SIMS ensuring an
integrated care pathway for individual patients that meets their needs where
appropriate. This will include directly providing self-management and advice
and/or referral to other secondary care services.
-
To take an active role in developing effective communication between
Primary care services, secondary care services and other relevant care
providers.
-
To provide support on MSK clinical and service development across the
whole of SIMS, along with learning opportunities for the whole
multi-disciplinary team (MDT) including less experienced physiotherapists.
-
To assist with clinical audit within the service, and contribute to the
development of the service in conjunction with SIMS senior management team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- State Registration
- Continuing professional
- Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
- Completion of post graduate courses incorporating comprehensive recognised training and clinical programmes
- An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
- Specialist knowledge of professional practice and research
Desirable
- Evidence of post grad qualification/study at Masters level
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience at a senior level within an MSK setting
- Evidence of working within multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
- Previous experience of diagnostics
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage staff
- Ability to lead in-service developments
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work as part of both a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive
- Intermediate IT skills
- Presentational skills
Attitude
Essential
- A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm
- Commitment, motivation and adaptability
- Good levels of general fitness
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
- High levels of communication skills
- Ability to deal with complex issues
- Flexible working approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
- State Registration
- Continuing professional
- Development diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
- Completion of post graduate courses incorporating comprehensive recognised training and clinical programmes
- An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
- Specialist knowledge of professional practice and research
Desirable
- Evidence of post grad qualification/study at Masters level
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience at a senior level within an MSK setting
- Evidence of working within multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
- Previous experience of diagnostics
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage staff
- Ability to lead in-service developments
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work as part of both a physiotherapy and multidisciplinary team
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive
- Intermediate IT skills
- Presentational skills
Attitude
Essential
- A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm
- Commitment, motivation and adaptability
- Good levels of general fitness
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
- High levels of communication skills
- Ability to deal with complex issues
- Flexible working approach
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).
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