Job summary
- Are you a Band 5 physiotherapist looking for your next post?
- Are you looking to specialise in MSK?
- Are you a Band 6 looking for a post in a busy MSK department within an acute hospital?
- Are you interested in MSK and wanting to develop your skills further?
The MSK transformation in Shropshire Telford and Wrekin has transformed the care of those presenting with MSK conditions across the system. The 3 organisations; SaTH, SCHT and RJAH have worked together to implement transformed clinical care across the system. This transformation places emphasis on Therapies and conservative management for MSK conditions resulting in a significant investment in Therapies to provide additional clinical capacity. There is a comprehensive programme of workforce development through in-service training, supervision and mentorship and support for external courses. There is clear clinical leadership and the opportunity to work alongside Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and experienced Clinical Lead Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
This post is part of the system wide MSK service. This post will include the management of primary and secondary care referrals, managing both post operative and trauma management.
Main duties of the job
As a specialist band 6 physiotherapist you will be integral to leading and delivering MSK services at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust. You will have a varied caseload of both consultant and GP referrals consisting of upper, lower limb and spinal conditions with the opportunity to gain experience in OPD MSK clinics, fracture clinics, and hand therapy.
We have a team of experienced Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists and Advanced Practice Physiotherapists in A and E, Fracture clinic and Orthopaedic clinics who are integral to the team.
The department is involved in research projects and has close links with HEI's providing clinical placements for undergraduate students. We are committed to allocated CPD time, clinical outcomes and providing a responsive patient focused service.
About us
Within out patients we have a very experienced team including band 5 to band 8B therapists and support workers from band 2 - 4. The atmosphere in the department is very friendly, supportive and proactive. We provide a core day once a month when CPD, mentorship, in service training and attendance at a monthly staff meeting is encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- As required for entry into University for professional training
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy.
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
Work experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience
- Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice
- Evidence of teaching/ student experience
- Experience in audit and research
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- As required for entry into University for professional training
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy.
- Registered with Health and Care Professions Council
- Evidence of specialist clinical training in relevant areas
Work experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad range of pre and post qualification experience
- Evidence of experience in relevant area of clinical practice
- Evidence of teaching/ student experience
- Experience in audit and research
Desirable
- Experience of working in an NHS setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of CPD (portfolio) detailing clinical experience relevant to the post.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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).
