Job summary
Do you think like us? Are you a driven and motivated Physiotherapist or Osteopath looking to join an exciting MSK team?
This post would suit a band 5 with over 1 year's MSK experience looking to progress to their first band 6 role, or a band 6 who may be looking for a change or career progression . We also welcome applications from experienced osteopaths with NHS experience.
Burnham-On-Sea is a thriving seaside town with beaches, a pier, cinema, theatre, gardens, a busy calendar of events throughout the year for residents and visitors alike.
We do what we do because we care deeply about not only our patients but our team. We are a supportive, motivated, and forward-thinking service where the sky is the limit.
You will work with our EPPs who offer mentoring, supervision, and injection therapy. We receive referrals from GPs, the orthopaedic assessment service, first contact practitioners, orthopaedic departments and other Health Care practitioners.
We value time to reflect, with a strong emphasis on learning, clinical supervision, and clinical development.
We support our colleague development through flexible clinical support, comprehensive in-service training program, protected 10% CPD time and our annual clinical away day. This is to help our team provide the latest evidence based and person-centred care.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a high standard of therapy service to musculoskeletal outpatients.
- Provide specialist advice regarding the musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients referred to the service.
- Participate in the development of the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service.
- Actively participate in their own clinical development.
- Act as a source of expertise in the management of musculoskeletal conditions. Provide an advisory service to patients, carers, other physiotherapists and osteopaths, other health care professionals and the primary healthcare team including GPs.
- Be responsible for the safe and correct use of equipment within the department.
- Provide clinical supervision, support and training to Peers, Band 5 physiotherapists and osteopaths, students, and Exercise Instructors.
About us
Working for your organisation
As aTrust we are proud of the excellent, pioneering service the musculoskeletal team delivers to our patients. As an employer, we recognise that our colleagues, truly are our greatest asset and we are committed to supporting them to achieve a rewarding and satisfying career.
Would you like to work in one of the most desirable places within the UK?
Working here in Somerset you can soak up all that the idyllic countryside has to offer with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You get to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Please note that pay scales are dependent on NHS experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this fantastic role.
Example from the Job description below:
Professional
- To work with the Locality Lead to ensure a high standard of clinical care in line with national and local standards and the CSP and Osteopathic Council codes of professional conduct.
- To maintain personal clinical professional development (CPD), by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate as necessary into the workplace.
- To take an active role in the in-service training programme by attendance and deliverance of presentations and training sessions at colleague meetings, peer review, in service training sessions and by attending courses and practising reflective practice.
- To participate in the colleague appraisal scheme as an appraisee, and to be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programme to meet set knowledge and competencies.
- To participate in the colleague appraisal scheme as an appraiser and to formulate personal development programmes with the appraisee(s).
- To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, clinical audit and outcome measures either individually or within the MSK team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this fantastic role.
Example from the Job description below:
Professional
- To work with the Locality Lead to ensure a high standard of clinical care in line with national and local standards and the CSP and Osteopathic Council codes of professional conduct.
- To maintain personal clinical professional development (CPD), by keeping abreast of any new trends and developments and incorporate as necessary into the workplace.
- To take an active role in the in-service training programme by attendance and deliverance of presentations and training sessions at colleague meetings, peer review, in service training sessions and by attending courses and practising reflective practice.
- To participate in the colleague appraisal scheme as an appraisee, and to be responsible for complying with your agreed personal development programme to meet set knowledge and competencies.
- To participate in the colleague appraisal scheme as an appraiser and to formulate personal development programmes with the appraisee(s).
- To undertake the measurement and evaluation of your work and current practices through the use of evidence-based practice projects, clinical audit and outcome measures either individually or within the MSK team.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy or MSc or BSc (Hons) in Osteopathy
- Registration with the Health Professions Council (UK) or General Osteopathic Council
- Evidence of relevant and up to date post graduate training in the relevant field of MSK
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or Institute of Osteopathy
- Relevant validated clinical courses
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Clinical skills encompassing the core areas of exercise therapy, management of pain relief, mobility training and therapeutic handling
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience within the NHS
- Experience of working within MSK outpatients
- Experience of clinical supervision with Band 5 physiotherapists, osteopaths, students or Exercise Instructors
PLANNING & ORGANISING SKILLS
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development
Desirable
- Experience of participation in running internal/external courses
Other
Essential
- Motivation, drive, enthusiasm and confidence in role
- Competent IT skills
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients including Computer literacy
Desirable
- Access to transport to travel throughout the Somerset area
- Willingness to be flexible in working locations
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy or MSc or BSc (Hons) in Osteopathy
- Registration with the Health Professions Council (UK) or General Osteopathic Council
- Evidence of relevant and up to date post graduate training in the relevant field of MSK
Desirable
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or Institute of Osteopathy
- Relevant validated clinical courses
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Clinical skills encompassing the core areas of exercise therapy, management of pain relief, mobility training and therapeutic handling
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience within the NHS
- Experience of working within MSK outpatients
- Experience of clinical supervision with Band 5 physiotherapists, osteopaths, students or Exercise Instructors
PLANNING & ORGANISING SKILLS
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development
Desirable
- Experience of participation in running internal/external courses
Other
Essential
- Motivation, drive, enthusiasm and confidence in role
- Competent IT skills
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients including Computer literacy
Desirable
- Access to transport to travel throughout the Somerset area
- Willingness to be flexible in working locations
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
