Job summary
Rheumatology Physiotherapist Band 6 15 hours per week, Permanent
This Job is for 15 hours Rheumatology Physio post working alongside the MSK Physiotherapists in Community Outpatient department . The post holder will be able to work alongside FCP's and Rheumatology Consultants and will receive support and supervision from Rheumatology Specialist Physiotherapist.
Please refer to Job description for further details.
Main duties of the job
To independently provide assessments and treatments of Rheumatology patients referred from both GP`s, Consultants and other health professionals. Including patients with complex and/or chronic presentation.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experienceand knowledgerequired. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full personspecification, butoutlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Special Interest in Rheumatology
- 2 years post-graduate experience in a musculoskeletal setting
- Confident in clinical knowledge and limitations
- Ability to exercise clinical judgement
- Time management skills
- Ability to travel between sites
- Ability to carry out the duties of the post after reasonable adjustment under the terms of The Disability Discrimination Act 1995, have been made
Desirable
- Member of the CSP
- Evidence of relevant postgrad MSK training
- Previous experience in physiotherapy outpatient/inpatient
- Previous experience at band 6 level
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of continual professional development
- Special Interest in Rheumatology
- 2 years post-graduate experience in a musculoskeletal setting
- Confident in clinical knowledge and limitations
- Ability to exercise clinical judgement
- Time management skills
- Ability to travel between sites
- Ability to carry out the duties of the post after reasonable adjustment under the terms of The Disability Discrimination Act 1995, have been made
Desirable
- Member of the CSP
- Evidence of relevant postgrad MSK training
- Previous experience in physiotherapy outpatient/inpatient
- Previous experience at band 6 level
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).
