Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for band 7 physiotherapist to join the Community MSK Assessment & Physiotherapy Service (CMAPS). The service includes MSK rehabilitation, First Contact Physiotherapy, Advanced Physiotherapy & administration team. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Band7 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist / Clinical Team Leader to join our physiotherapy service full-time.The post will enable you to assess patients within a health centre setting. To perform unsupervised, comprehensive assessment of patients, using a high level of clinical knowledge and experience. utilising your clinical reasoning to manage a varied caseload with support from peers, APP's and Clinical Lead.There are excellent CPD opportunities in a friendly and supportive environment that includes a weekly clinical support group, clinical supervision and monthly IST. Successful applicants will have substantial post graduate experience of working in musculoskeletal specialties; will have experience in leading a team, a positive attitude, excellent mentoring skills with inclusive and compassionate leadership.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will have substantial post graduate experience of working in musculoskeletal specialties; will have excellent leadership skills, a positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
- Undertake all MSK aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner acting as a specialist for MSK and seeking support when appropriate for non MSK conditions or concerns.
- To support the Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners and Therapy Leads in taking a lead role within area of specialism, providing advanced therapy assessment and treatment of patients with diversepresentations and complex physical and psychological conditions. To be a source of expertise, to identify, analyse, evaluate and problem solve to enable the development and delivery of individualized intervention and treatment programmes.
- Role model positive, inclusive and compassionate leadership
We welcome applications from those who are enthusiastic, ambitious and have an eagerness to develop the service and themselves.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Physiotherapy degree
- Evidence of post graduate courses
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Injection Therapy qualification
- MSc qualification in clinical speciality or willingness to work towards this
- FCP accreditation
Judgement skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to pass on skills and knowledge and act as a role model
- Ability to negotiate and influence
Skills & experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience at senior level managing patients with complex needs within MSK speciality supported by evidenced based practice.
- Leadership experience
- Evidence of leading on small scale change and/or contribution to large scale redesign programmes
- Evidence of active involvement in clinical governance including audit activity
- Evidence of attendance at and delivery of in-service training / peer support
- Excellent presentation skills
- Experience of using a number of computer software systems and competent IT skills
- Sound knowledge of information governance, complaints management and raising concerns
- Ability to work independently and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team, with the possibility of lone working. Knowledge of risks associated with lone working
Desirable
- Prior experience in First Contact Practitioner role or working within primary care setting
Planning & Organisational skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate advanced organisational and time management skills
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Physiotherapy degree
- Evidence of post graduate courses
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Injection Therapy qualification
- MSc qualification in clinical speciality or willingness to work towards this
- FCP accreditation
Judgement skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to pass on skills and knowledge and act as a role model
- Ability to negotiate and influence
Skills & experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience at senior level managing patients with complex needs within MSK speciality supported by evidenced based practice.
- Leadership experience
- Evidence of leading on small scale change and/or contribution to large scale redesign programmes
- Evidence of active involvement in clinical governance including audit activity
- Evidence of attendance at and delivery of in-service training / peer support
- Excellent presentation skills
- Experience of using a number of computer software systems and competent IT skills
- Sound knowledge of information governance, complaints management and raising concerns
- Ability to work independently and as part of a Multi-disciplinary team, with the possibility of lone working. Knowledge of risks associated with lone working
Desirable
- Prior experience in First Contact Practitioner role or working within primary care setting
Planning & Organisational skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate advanced organisational and time management 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).
Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Community MSK Assessment & Physiotherapy Service
The Guest Hospital, Tipton Road
Dudley
DY1 4SE
Employer's website
https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
