Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a trainee
extended scope practitioner to join our Trauma & Orthopaedics MDT in a 3-year
fixed term position. It is anticipated the role will progress to an 8a on
completion of pre- determined competencies.
The role sits within the acute trauma service
providing rapid assessment and management for a variety of acute injuries including
fractures and soft tissue injuries of peripheral joints. You will work as an
autonomous trainee extended scope practitioner with support from Orthopaedic
Consultants as required.
In addition, this role provides
clinical specialist physiotherapy for complex knee conditions including
supervising and supporting other members of the physiotherapy service.
Main duties of the job
To independently run an acute
soft tissue knee injury clinic, providing rapid assessment and management of
referrals directly from urgent care/ emergency department and to expedite
appropriate referrals to surgical colleagues. This includes ordering and
interpreting the results of investigations such as X-ray, MRI.
To Provide day to day
leadership and service development of the Physiotherapy knee service across the
trust.
To provide expert
physiotherapy to people presenting with complex knee conditions.
To work in the virtual
fracture clinic.
To provide day to day leadership
and service development to the virtual fracture clinic.
To work in the essential fracture
clinic, assessing and managing acute fractures, post-operative reviews, this
includes ordering and interpreting investigations such as x-ray, MRI, CT
scans. In addition, bringing
physiotherapy expertise to these clinics as the need arises.
To provide training on injury
assessment and management to the wider MDT including but not limited to ED/UCC staff,
physiotherapy students and staff and medical students.
To oversee audit and research
within the T&O directorate as appropriate.
To provide expert
physiotherapy advice to the wider MDT including but not limited to Orthopaedic
colleagues, physiotherapy staff, urgent care/ emergency department staff.
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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to
develop a clear pathway of progression, training and career structure to become
an Extended Scope Physiotherapist within Trauma and Orthopaedics. This post
will develop to a Band 8a upon demonstration of set competencies required of
the post. The Trainee will need to demonstrate completion of all clinical,
educational, research and leadership competencies before progression to Band 8a
within a set timeframe.
The post
holder will be able to work autonomously and be able to provide a high level of
expert clinical management and care to patients within the speciality. They
will act as a role model for extended scope practice working closely with the
multidisciplinary team and other key stakeholders.
To
deliver a physiotherapy-led acute soft tissue knee injury clinic involving the
assessment and management of complex cases referred direct from the emergency
department/urgent care centre by facilitating timely and appropriate
intervention.
To
provide day to day clinical leadership and operational management to the trauma
and orthopaedic physiotherapy outpatient team and the virtual trauma service.
To work
as an extended scope physiotherapist within the T&O essential clinics with
support from the consultant team.
The post holder will also be required to
achieve a wide range of core clinical competencies to enable advanced clinical assessment and examination, including but
not limited to:
Clinical data interpretation, investigation and treatment.
Diagnosis and injury/ condition management.
Delivery of expert clinical interventions and treatments
The post
holder will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team. The post
holder will be expected to cover weekdays. There will be also dedicated
allocated time for leadership/research and continuous professional development.
To comply
with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to
develop a clear pathway of progression, training and career structure to become
an Extended Scope Physiotherapist within Trauma and Orthopaedics. This post
will develop to a Band 8a upon demonstration of set competencies required of
the post. The Trainee will need to demonstrate completion of all clinical,
educational, research and leadership competencies before progression to Band 8a
within a set timeframe.
The post
holder will be able to work autonomously and be able to provide a high level of
expert clinical management and care to patients within the speciality. They
will act as a role model for extended scope practice working closely with the
multidisciplinary team and other key stakeholders.
To
deliver a physiotherapy-led acute soft tissue knee injury clinic involving the
assessment and management of complex cases referred direct from the emergency
department/urgent care centre by facilitating timely and appropriate
intervention.
To
provide day to day clinical leadership and operational management to the trauma
and orthopaedic physiotherapy outpatient team and the virtual trauma service.
To work
as an extended scope physiotherapist within the T&O essential clinics with
support from the consultant team.
The post holder will also be required to
achieve a wide range of core clinical competencies to enable advanced clinical assessment and examination, including but
not limited to:
Clinical data interpretation, investigation and treatment.
Diagnosis and injury/ condition management.
Delivery of expert clinical interventions and treatments
The post
holder will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team. The post
holder will be expected to cover weekdays. There will be also dedicated
allocated time for leadership/research and continuous professional development.
To comply
with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of current developments in the relevant speciality
- Understand, encourage and support clinical supervision
- Knowledge or current NHS, professional and educational issues
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management
- Knowledge of infection control issues
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication both written and verbal
- Presentation skills
- Evidence of MDT working
- Ability to develop protocols and guidelines
- Ability to write reports for senior management
- Work under own initiative with strong organisational skills and work to deadlines
- Able to use problem solving skills
- Time management skills able to prioritise
- Able to manage change both personally and in leading others
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Able to develop scope of roles and responsibilities for self and other trust staff
- Competent in the use of IT software packages
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Expert hand/eye co-ordination to facilitate and complete clinical procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Active professional registration with HCPC
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Prepared to complete MSc or relevant modules
- Practice Supervisor/Assessor of recent evidence of having facilitated learning in practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in relevant clinical field
- Demonstrates evidence of well-developed clinical practice
- Experience of leading a team
- Evidence of having facilitated learning in practice
- Audit and research experience
- Experience of change management
- Evidence of innovation in practice
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of current developments in the relevant speciality
- Understand, encourage and support clinical supervision
- Knowledge or current NHS, professional and educational issues
- Knowledge of clinical governance and risk assessment/management
- Knowledge of infection control issues
- Leadership skills
- Effective communication both written and verbal
- Presentation skills
- Evidence of MDT working
- Ability to develop protocols and guidelines
- Ability to write reports for senior management
- Work under own initiative with strong organisational skills and work to deadlines
- Able to use problem solving skills
- Time management skills able to prioritise
- Able to manage change both personally and in leading others
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Able to develop scope of roles and responsibilities for self and other trust staff
- Competent in the use of IT software packages
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy
- Expert hand/eye co-ordination to facilitate and complete clinical procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Active professional registration with HCPC
- Degree in Physiotherapy
- Prepared to complete MSc or relevant modules
- Practice Supervisor/Assessor of recent evidence of having facilitated learning in practice
Experience
Essential
- Significant post qualification experience in relevant clinical field
- Demonstrates evidence of well-developed clinical practice
- Experience of leading a team
- Evidence of having facilitated learning in practice
- Audit and research experience
- Experience of change management
- Evidence of innovation in practice
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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