Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 MSK physiotherapist to join the Community MSK Assessment & Physiotherapy Service (CMAPS). CMAPS is a dynamic MSK service providing patient centred assessment, treatment and rehabilitation to the adult community of Dudley, in the heart of The Black Country. This innovative and forward-thinking service comprises of physiotherapists, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners, Clinical and Operational Leads, physiotherapy support workers and an administration team, who all strive to deliver holistic, outstanding MSK care.
The post involves assessing patients within a health centre setting utilising your clinical reasoning to manage a varied caseload including delivering MSK rehabilitation groups with support from peers, APP's and Clinical Lead.
Main duties of the job
- To perform comprehensive assessment of Musculoskeletal (MSK) patients to identify treatment targets based on sound clinical reasoning skills
- To be confident in the use of a wide range of evidence based treatment techniques for multiple MSK pathologies
- To be competent in assisting patients with pain management with a variety of approaches and skilled communication techniques
- To be involved in teaching and audit in order to evaluate and improve service delivery
- To assist senior colleagues in the development of the MSK service
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
Qualifications and education
Essential
- BSc / Diploma / MSc Pre-registration Physiotherapy
Knowledge and training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous professional development via relevant post graduate courses specific to MSK
- Knowledge of national clinical guidance in MSK field
- Competent IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in effectively managing patients with MSK conditions with a wide range of pathologies.
- Able to perform appropriate subjective assessment including specific questions relative to specific conditions and identification of psychosocial barriers.
- Demonstrate reasoned objective assessment techniques and able to perform in a timely manner.
- Confident in implementing a range of evidence based interventions in practice underlined by a sound level of clinical reasoning.
- Able to screen for suspected sinister pathology and experience in managing cases with support.
- Experience in contributing to enhancing team performance by leading or participating in service improvements.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting and management of GP referrals.
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Experience in supervising and appraising others with the ability to deliver feedback.
- To act as a role model and manage conflict professionally
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Evidence of active involvement in clinical governance i.e. audit activity & patient related outcome measures
- Able to analyse own practice and areas for development
Planning and organisational Skills
Essential
- Competent time management skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks both clinically and non-clinically
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Person Specification
Qualifications and education
Essential
- BSc / Diploma / MSc Pre-registration Physiotherapy
Knowledge and training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuous professional development via relevant post graduate courses specific to MSK
- Knowledge of national clinical guidance in MSK field
- Competent IT skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience in effectively managing patients with MSK conditions with a wide range of pathologies.
- Able to perform appropriate subjective assessment including specific questions relative to specific conditions and identification of psychosocial barriers.
- Demonstrate reasoned objective assessment techniques and able to perform in a timely manner.
- Confident in implementing a range of evidence based interventions in practice underlined by a sound level of clinical reasoning.
- Able to screen for suspected sinister pathology and experience in managing cases with support.
- Experience in contributing to enhancing team performance by leading or participating in service improvements.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting and management of GP referrals.
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Experience in supervising and appraising others with the ability to deliver feedback.
- To act as a role model and manage conflict professionally
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Evidence of active involvement in clinical governance i.e. audit activity & patient related outcome measures
- Able to analyse own practice and areas for development
Planning and organisational Skills
Essential
- Competent time management skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks both clinically and non-clinically
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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
Main base: Brierley Hill Health & Social Care Centre
Venture Way
Brierley Hill
DY5 1RU
Employer's website
https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
