Job summary
A number of exciting opportunities have become available to work within the Outpatient Musculoskeletal Service at UHCW. We have three different roles providing options to suit clinicians preferences:
1. Static Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist based at the UHCW hospital site. This role gives candidates the opportunity to treat both Primary and Secondary Care patients whilst remaining in a static location at UHCW
2. Rotational Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist. This role involves a caseload of both Primary and Secondary Care patients as well, but this post allows staff to rotate between 3 different locations UHCW Hospital Site, the City of Coventry Health Centre and Rugby St. Cross Hospital. Each rotation is 9 months long and will give staff the chance to experience a wide variety of patients as well as gain an understanding of the whole service and how each site functions within the pathway
3. Fixed-Term Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist. This role involves a caseload of both Primary and Secondary Care patients, based on one of our 3 sites for 12 months. This allows candidates to gain an experience of the UCHW Trust and provides an opportunity for candidates to develop their MSK skills in a supportive environment. This post allows candidates to expand their knowledge of MSK and gain valuable skills to add to their portfolio and career development.
Within your application there will be an opportunity to indicate which role would be your preference.
Main duties of the job
The interview process will be the same for all 3 roles, with the highest scoring candidate able to choose their preferred role.
Successful candidates will become part of a dynamic service delivering high-quality MSK care that is timely and equitable across all three sites. The MSK outpatient service is made up of Physiotherapists, Technical Instructors, First Contact Practitioners, Advanced Practice Physiotherapists, Extended Scope Practitioners and Consultant Physiotherapists. Our service is committed to research and innovation as we aspire to provide the best outcomes for patients.
As a member of the team, you will receive regular In-Service Training and peer supervision as well as the prospect for further training and development through shadowing, and CPD opportunities
- Manage a caseload of both primary and secondary care patients with varying diagnosis and or /complex needs, using evidence based/ client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in a defined clinical area.
- Ensure development of junior staff through supervision, training and annual appraisal.
- Participate in the planning, development and evaluation of clinical practice & service development within area.
- Contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust Physiotherapy service.
- Take a lead for information management to ensure high quality data which is recorded, evaluated & reported in a timely manner.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as an autonomous practitioner and member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programs, taking on the role of care Co-Ordinator and/ or vocational lead where relevant.
- Carry out treatment, using a broad variety of modalities and clinical reasoning to allow selection of the most appropriate technique evaluating, modifying and recording all interventions and outcomes & adapting them to meet the needs of the patient.
- Use highly developed manual treatment skills requiring coordination, sensation & dexterity.
- Produce and deliver an annual report specific to own clinical area & participate in the delivery of the Physiotherapy business plan.
Professional
- Work in accordance with CSP & HPC rules of professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards.
- Establish and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector locally and regionally.
- Promote awareness of the role of Physiotherapy.
- Network nationally across other Physiotherapy providers and educators for the development of best practice & improve service delivery for patients.
- Be responsible for own personal development in order to establish and maintain competence and fitness to practice as a Specialist Physiotherapist in own specialist area. To maintain a professional evidence-based portfolio, meeting the requirements of the HPC.
- Be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of physiotherapy students on practice placement within the Trust.
- Contribute to the Trusts Divisional and Teams clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards, clinical risks, CAE & Health & Safety.
- Be involved / assist in the recruitment and selection of junior staff.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as an autonomous practitioner and member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team discussions and influencing decisions about patient care programs, taking on the role of care Co-Ordinator and/ or vocational lead where relevant.
- Carry out treatment, using a broad variety of modalities and clinical reasoning to allow selection of the most appropriate technique evaluating, modifying and recording all interventions and outcomes & adapting them to meet the needs of the patient.
- Use highly developed manual treatment skills requiring coordination, sensation & dexterity.
- Produce and deliver an annual report specific to own clinical area & participate in the delivery of the Physiotherapy business plan.
Professional
- Work in accordance with CSP & HPC rules of professional conduct and within local care pathways, policies and standards.
- Establish and maintain effective communication networks with patients, carers, MDT, other workers and agencies across health, social care and the private sector locally and regionally.
- Promote awareness of the role of Physiotherapy.
- Network nationally across other Physiotherapy providers and educators for the development of best practice & improve service delivery for patients.
- Be responsible for own personal development in order to establish and maintain competence and fitness to practice as a Specialist Physiotherapist in own specialist area. To maintain a professional evidence-based portfolio, meeting the requirements of the HPC.
- Be responsible for the supervision and written assessment of physiotherapy students on practice placement within the Trust.
- Contribute to the Trusts Divisional and Teams clinical governance arrangements and quality agenda, including the setting and monitoring of practice standards, clinical risks, CAE & Health & Safety.
- Be involved / assist in the recruitment and selection of junior staff.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
