Job summary
To provide advanced level specialist assessment, treatment and education of patients. To determine clinical diagnosis and orthopaedic management/treatment indicated, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner. To work independently and alongside orthopaedic knee consultants in clinic in an extended role listing for surgery, requesting investigations, and any further management.
This post would be suitable for Band 7 applicants to apply for as a development role to progress into the Band 8a role.
Main duties of the job
To act as an independent practitioner demonstrating advanced knowledge and skills within musculoskeletal therapy with a specific specialism in the field of knee conditions. This includes the integration of research evidence in to practice via the process of advanced clinical reasoning and decision making.
To use this knowledge to provide an advisory service to patients, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, GP's and consultants.
To attend service level discussions/meetings relating to your area of work independently and as delegated by the relevant Senior Operational Manager.
To support research and to contribute to the future development of the service.
To contribute to the establishment of protocols, guidance and patient information for the development of the service
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC/NMC registered
- Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups
Desirable
- Master's degree in appropriate subject eg Orthopaedic medicine or evidence of study at this level
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or College of Occupational Therapy or alternative
Experience
Essential
- Significant evidence of post qualification experience in managing musculoskeletal patients
- Broad range of senior experience of orthopaedic and rehabilitation work
- Extensive experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- High levels of skill and experience of leading/supervising a team.
- Experience of service initiation
Desirable
- Experience of writing medico-legal reports
- Experience of working in consultant clinics
- Experience of out-of-hours working - including management of the risks of unsupervised/lone working.
- Comprehensive experience as clinical educator of students
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Advanced level assessment and treatment skills
- Extremely highly developed communication skills
- Highly developed strategic thinking/vision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC/NMC registered
- Membership of appropriate clinical interest groups
Desirable
- Master's degree in appropriate subject eg Orthopaedic medicine or evidence of study at this level
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or College of Occupational Therapy or alternative
Experience
Essential
- Significant evidence of post qualification experience in managing musculoskeletal patients
- Broad range of senior experience of orthopaedic and rehabilitation work
- Extensive experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- High levels of skill and experience of leading/supervising a team.
- Experience of service initiation
Desirable
- Experience of writing medico-legal reports
- Experience of working in consultant clinics
- Experience of out-of-hours working - including management of the risks of unsupervised/lone working.
- Comprehensive experience as clinical educator of students
Practical and Intellectual Skills
Essential
- Advanced level assessment and treatment skills
- Extremely highly developed communication skills
- Highly developed strategic thinking/vision
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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