Job summary
Our Therapy vision for our Therapy Service:
"To be the heart of NEL, empowering people to live their best life, committed to innovative development of our staff and services with transparency. Think of us as part of your caring family as we are proud to be one."
Due to a significant increase in funding an exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic, Consultant Physiotherapist with leadership and research capability to work in our award winning MSK service at Whipps Cross and its community sites. This is a new role at Whipps Cross Hospital, and we are looking for someone who is passionate about patient care, staff wellbeing and service development.
Main duties of the job
To be an expert practitioner in musculo-skeletal (MSK) physiotherapy, to carry a caseload and work with an advanced level of professional autonomy and accountability in the provision of clinical care to patients, carers and professional colleagues.
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.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
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
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
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
- oExtensive specialist clinical experience and knowledge in a wide range of approaches to the management of musculo-skeletal disorders
- oEvidence of having independently undertaken audit and / or research
Skills
Essential
- oHas presented at professional conferences; & / or lecturing in local/national/international arenas
- oAbility to conduct professional affairs in a confident, assertive manner, using negotiating/influencing skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders
Knowledge
Essential
- oEvidence of expert clinical and professional development and training in specialist area of practice
Qualifications
Desirable
- oManagement / leadership / research qualification
Other
Essential
- oEffective communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- oMaintains current awareness of professional practice issues and NHS Developments
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive specialist clinical experience and knowledge in a wide range of approaches to the management of musculo-skeletal disorders
- oEvidence of having independently undertaken audit and / or research
Skills
Essential
- oHas presented at professional conferences; & / or lecturing in local/national/international arenas
- oAbility to conduct professional affairs in a confident, assertive manner, using negotiating/influencing skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders
Knowledge
Essential
- oEvidence of expert clinical and professional development and training in specialist area of practice
Qualifications
Desirable
- oManagement / leadership / research qualification
Other
Essential
- oEffective communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- oMaintains current awareness of professional practice issues and NHS Developments
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).
