Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to join our leadership team and take on a clinical operational role in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
The role would be to provide clinical, professional and operational leadership to the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
To deliver a highly specialised and advanced standard of assessment, treatment and management for patients within Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Main duties of the job
JOB SUMMARY
1 To be the Lead Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist within QEH, advising on musculoskeletal issues, working closely with the Head of Physiotherapy and representing Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy within the Trust and to outside agencies, as required.
2 To take a lead role in the provision of the adult musculoskeletal service at QEH, using evidence based guidelines, audit and evaluation.
3 To perform an expert musculoskeletal assessment of patients referred to the physiotherapy department, including those with highly complex presentations, and from this formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner.
4 To take a lead role in the clinical supervision, teaching and appraisal of Senior physiotherapists.
5 To act as a source of clinical expertise and highly advanced knowledge on musculoskeletal conditions for physiotherapists and other health professionals.
6 To initiate, facilitate, supervise and present evidence based projects, and audit within the physiotherapy department and to the Trust.
7 To promote good communication with other Trust departments, particularly Orthopaedics, Neurology and Pain Management, and with General Practitioners to ensure optimal patient care.
8 To deputise for the Head of MSK Therapies in his/her absence for relevant matters.
9 To work to agreed standards and within the resources available.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Lead Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Band: 8a
Hours: Full-time or part-time
Responsible to: Head of Physiotherapy LGT
Accountable to: Head of Therapies LGT
Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) (and community locations as required)
Division / Directorate: Acute and Emergency Medicine
Role
To provide clinical, professional and operational leadership to the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
To deliver a highly specialised and advanced standard of assessment, treatment and management for patients within Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
JOB SUMMARY
1 To be the Lead Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist within QEH, advising on musculoskeletal issues, working closely with the Head of Physiotherapy and representing Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy within the Trust and to outside agencies, as required.
2 To take a lead role in the provision of the adult musculoskeletal service at QEH, using evidence based guidelines, audit and evaluation.
3 To perform an expert musculoskeletal assessment of patients referred to the physiotherapy department, including those with highly complex presentations, and from this formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner.
4 To take a lead role in the clinical supervision, teaching and appraisal of Senior physiotherapists.
5 To act as a source of clinical expertise and highly advanced knowledge on musculoskeletal conditions for physiotherapists and other health professionals.
6 To initiate, facilitate, supervise and present evidence based projects, and audit within the physiotherapy department and to the Trust.
7 To promote good communication with other Trust departments, particularly Orthopaedics, Neurology and Pain Management, and with General Practitioners to ensure optimal patient care.
8 To deputise for the Head of MSK Therapies in his/her absence for relevant matters.
9 To work to agreed standards and within the resources available
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Lead Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Band: 8a
Hours: Full-time or part-time
Responsible to: Head of Physiotherapy LGT
Accountable to: Head of Therapies LGT
Location: Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) (and community locations as required)
Division / Directorate: Acute and Emergency Medicine
Role
To provide clinical, professional and operational leadership to the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
To deliver a highly specialised and advanced standard of assessment, treatment and management for patients within Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
JOB SUMMARY
1 To be the Lead Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist within QEH, advising on musculoskeletal issues, working closely with the Head of Physiotherapy and representing Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy within the Trust and to outside agencies, as required.
2 To take a lead role in the provision of the adult musculoskeletal service at QEH, using evidence based guidelines, audit and evaluation.
3 To perform an expert musculoskeletal assessment of patients referred to the physiotherapy department, including those with highly complex presentations, and from this formulate a diagnosis and treatment plan which is carried out as an autonomous practitioner.
4 To take a lead role in the clinical supervision, teaching and appraisal of Senior physiotherapists.
5 To act as a source of clinical expertise and highly advanced knowledge on musculoskeletal conditions for physiotherapists and other health professionals.
6 To initiate, facilitate, supervise and present evidence based projects, and audit within the physiotherapy department and to the Trust.
7 To promote good communication with other Trust departments, particularly Orthopaedics, Neurology and Pain Management, and with General Practitioners to ensure optimal patient care.
8 To deputise for the Head of MSK Therapies in his/her absence for relevant matters.
9 To work to agreed standards and within the resources available
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HPC registered
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Appropriate clinical post-graduate courses completed
Desirable
- Recognised long course or MSc.
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience post qualification, with significant experience in musculoskeletal
- Experience of team leadership and effecting change
- Working knowledge of current national and local health care issues.
- Experience of teaching /supervising under- and post- graduate staff.
Desirable
- Experience of line managing staff
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Problem solving approach.
- Knowledge and experience of standard setting, quality issues and clinical audit, and an understanding of clinical governance.
- Ability to undertake evaluation of the service.
- Knowledge of service activity measures and clinical outcome measures.
- Ability to keep clear, precise records which meet legal requirements, and in the English language.
- Ability to write reports, letters etc.
- Ability to communicate clearly with all staff disciplines and the public, and to represent the profession appropriately.
Desirable
- Participation in research.
- Computer skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
- Personality that can stimulate, build and maintain relationships.
- Enthusiastic and flexible.
- Ability to demonstrate confidence in own professional field and inspire confidence in others.
- Ability to use own initiative and to work independently.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Professional and smart in appearance.
- Good verbal communication skills in the English language.
- Occupational Health clearance
- Well presented.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HPC registered
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Appropriate clinical post-graduate courses completed
Desirable
- Recognised long course or MSc.
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience post qualification, with significant experience in musculoskeletal
- Experience of team leadership and effecting change
- Working knowledge of current national and local health care issues.
- Experience of teaching /supervising under- and post- graduate staff.
Desirable
- Experience of line managing staff
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Problem solving approach.
- Knowledge and experience of standard setting, quality issues and clinical audit, and an understanding of clinical governance.
- Ability to undertake evaluation of the service.
- Knowledge of service activity measures and clinical outcome measures.
- Ability to keep clear, precise records which meet legal requirements, and in the English language.
- Ability to write reports, letters etc.
- Ability to communicate clearly with all staff disciplines and the public, and to represent the profession appropriately.
Desirable
- Participation in research.
- Computer skills.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
- Personality that can stimulate, build and maintain relationships.
- Enthusiastic and flexible.
- Ability to demonstrate confidence in own professional field and inspire confidence in others.
- Ability to use own initiative and to work independently.
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Professional and smart in appearance.
- Good verbal communication skills in the English language.
- Occupational Health clearance
- Well presented.
Desirable
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).
