Job summary
To independently provide assessments and treatments of musculo-skeletal/Orthopaedic patients referred from both GP`s and other health professionals. Including patients with complex and/or chronic presentation.
Main duties of the job
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Clinical Duties:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.
- Use evidence-based interventions to manage MSK disorders.
- Monitor and evaluate patient outcomes.
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Teamwork & Supervision:
- Collaborate with consultants, GPs, and other healthcare professionals.
- Supervise junior staff, students, and technical instructors.
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Service Development:
- Participate in audits, research, and service improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to in-service training and mentorship programs.
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Administrative Tasks:
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Ensure compliance with clinical governance and NHS standards.
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 specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines 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 specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in physiotherapy
- HCPC registered physiotherapist
- Evidence of CPD in MSK Physiotherapy courses
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Completion of recognised/accredited advanced assessment, diagnostic and treatment course in a musculoskeletal specialism
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 2 years post-graduate experience in a musculoskeletal setting
- Previous experience in Acute Orthopaedic outpatient/inpatient
- Confident in clinical knowledge and limitations
- Ability to exercise clinical judgement.
Desirable
- Post grad courses eg Orthopaedic Medicine, McKenzie etc
- Previous experience at band 6 level
- Member of relevant clinical interest group
- Experience of supervision of students and or junior staff
- Special Interest in Rheumatology
Skills and aptitude
Essential
- Time management skills
- Ability to travel between sites using own personal transport facilities
- To cover hours between 8am and 6pm
- IT skills appropriate for the post
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to undertake reflective practice
- Willingness to undertake training required for the post
Desirable
- Previous experience of Audit
- Awareness of current trends in NHS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in physiotherapy
- HCPC registered physiotherapist
- Evidence of CPD in MSK Physiotherapy courses
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Completion of recognised/accredited advanced assessment, diagnostic and treatment course in a musculoskeletal specialism
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- 2 years post-graduate experience in a musculoskeletal setting
- Previous experience in Acute Orthopaedic outpatient/inpatient
- Confident in clinical knowledge and limitations
- Ability to exercise clinical judgement.
Desirable
- Post grad courses eg Orthopaedic Medicine, McKenzie etc
- Previous experience at band 6 level
- Member of relevant clinical interest group
- Experience of supervision of students and or junior staff
- Special Interest in Rheumatology
Skills and aptitude
Essential
- Time management skills
- Ability to travel between sites using own personal transport facilities
- To cover hours between 8am and 6pm
- IT skills appropriate for the post
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to undertake reflective practice
- Willingness to undertake training required for the post
Desirable
- Previous experience of Audit
- Awareness of current trends in NHS
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).
