Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Musculoskeletal specialist to join the Therapies team within Barts Health Trust. They should have an exceptional knowledge of musculoskeletal physiotherapy principles and have experience of treating a variety of peripheral and spinal patients. Assessments and treatments will be through face to face and virtual appointments. Evidence of involvement in project management and audit will be desirable.
The post holder will join the Barts Health musculoskeletal team based at Whipps Cross Hospital and its community sites. They will have the opportunity to work alongside different specialties including, Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Community Pain clinics. They will have supervisory responsibility for a Band 6 physiotherapist and students, providing appraisals, teaching and clinical support with managing demanding caseloads. They will also have roles linked to the Band 8 line managers that will facilitate their managerial and leadership qualities, for example GP liaison, education and Musculoskeletal Audit champion. We have an excellent evidence based in-service training program covering each individual joint with theoretical knowledge, practical skills and clinical implementation. The MSK Therapies team also has a strong Band 8 strategic and clinical leadership team including APPs and FCPs, who support the MSK physiotherapy team to deliver the best possible patient care.
For further details;jessica.dukes@nhs.net MSK APP
Main duties of the job
To provide specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapy treatment to outpatients as part of the overall therapy provision. The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload providing thorough clinical assessment, planning treatment and appropriate discharge from the service adapting practice to suit the needs of the patient. To provide clinical supervision and appraisal to junior staff, therapy assistants and students.To provide specialist outpatient physiotherapy to patients with a wide range of acute and long term conditions. To adapt physiotherapy practice to suit the needs of the patient. To provide clinical supervision and appraisal for junior staff, therapy rehabilitation assistants and students. Participate in ongoing service evaluation and development.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Although this position is a 12 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 12 months.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post graduate experience in relevant MSK outpatient and orthopaedic clinical settings
- Appropriate post registration experience.
- Documented evidence of CPD, in accordance with HCPC recommendations.
- Experience of working as part of a team uni-professional and multi- professional team.
- Advice, supervision, appraisal, training and support to more junior staff, support staff and students.
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research.
- Experience of sole working as part of an out of hours emergency weekend service.
Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy in the relevant setting.
- Specialist clinical skills in musculoskeletal outpatients.
- Understand legal responsibilities of the profession and the associated code of ethics.
- Understanding and application of risk management.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and more junior staffs workload and supervise support staff in this field.
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities and support other staff in this field
- IM&T skills.
- Demonstrate understanding and previous participation in activity to support the clinical governance agenda
- In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group
- After induction to be able work on the orthopaedic W/E rota
- Be able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability.
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Member of the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Other
Essential
- Supervisory & appraisal skills of other staff including junior staff / support staff / students
- Ability to pass on knowledge and deliver training both internally within the profession and externally to other staff groups.
- Committed to lifelong and self-directed learning.
- After induction, to be able to actively participate as an appraiser to the Trust IPR system
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to present information both orally and written in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Ability to cope with working in a busy or stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients/carers.
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
- Commitment to non-discriminatory practice
- Understanding and compliance with Data Protection
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post graduate experience in relevant MSK outpatient and orthopaedic clinical settings
- Appropriate post registration experience.
- Documented evidence of CPD, in accordance with HCPC recommendations.
- Experience of working as part of a team uni-professional and multi- professional team.
- Advice, supervision, appraisal, training and support to more junior staff, support staff and students.
Desirable
- Experience of audit/research.
- Experience of sole working as part of an out of hours emergency weekend service.
Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of current best practice in physiotherapy in the relevant setting.
- Specialist clinical skills in musculoskeletal outpatients.
- Understand legal responsibilities of the profession and the associated code of ethics.
- Understanding and application of risk management.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own and more junior staffs workload and supervise support staff in this field.
- Ability to work autonomously and set own priorities and support other staff in this field
- IM&T skills.
- Demonstrate understanding and previous participation in activity to support the clinical governance agenda
- In-depth knowledge of national policies and procedures relevant to client group
- After induction to be able work on the orthopaedic W/E rota
- Be able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability.
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- Member of the Health and Care Professions Council
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Other
Essential
- Supervisory & appraisal skills of other staff including junior staff / support staff / students
- Ability to pass on knowledge and deliver training both internally within the profession and externally to other staff groups.
- Committed to lifelong and self-directed learning.
- After induction, to be able to actively participate as an appraiser to the Trust IPR system
- Committed to personal and team development
- Ability to present information both orally and written in a clear and logical manner.
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes
- Ability to cope with working in a busy or stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients/carers.
- Able to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
- Commitment to non-discriminatory practice
- Understanding and compliance with Data Protection
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).
