Job summary
This post offers a great opportunity for the successful applicant to extend their skills and knowledge in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. There are 2 posts, one will primarily be split between Doncaster Royal Infirmary and our hub site at Vermuyden (Thorne), the other will be across our Retford and Bassetlaw Hospital sites. There is the possibility of working across any of our other sites and community based clinics.
The physiotherapy service across Doncaster and Bassetlaw undertakes a number of out of hours services, including oncall. The post holder will be assessed for suitability to support one of these services.
Please note, this vacancy will close early if the maximum number of applications is reached.
Main duties of the job
As a physiotherapist working within the outpatient department, you will be a valued member of the team, providing high quality care to patients, in a professional and compassionate manner. You will be able to contribute ideas and support clinical initiatives in order to provide evidence based patient care.
The department is committed to a CPD programme including monthly clinical supervision with a practitioner, as well as 3 days clinical CPD per year. The post holder will contribute to supervision of others and will be supported to attend a clinical educator's course within 6 months of appointment.
Applicants applying for this Band 6 post must have a qualification in Physiotherapy and hold current registration with the HCPC; with more than 12 months experience as a Band 5 physiotherapist including experience of working within MSK services. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential and a positive approach to problem solving.
A band 5 to 6 development post would be considered for the right candidate. Any offer would be subject to completion of a physiotherapy course and registration with the Health Professions Council.
About us
At Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals we deliver outpatient physiotherapy services across a large geographical area including the main hospital sites (Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw District General and Montagu Hospitals) and community hubs (Askern, Edlington, Thorne, Harworth and Retford).
The service comprises of multiple smaller teams who work collectively to deliver a high level of patient care across the Doncaster and Bassetlaw region.
We are a friendly and supportive team with a strong ethos of developing staff through regular supervision and training.
If you are caring, hardworking, self-motivated and able to motivate others, we would like to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessments over a range of conditions and complexities using advanced clinical reasoning to analyse clinical and non-clinical findings to form accurate physiotherapy diagnoses and prognoses.
- To assess patient understanding of assessment and treatment in accordance with the Consent Policy, and to assist members of the team to work within the legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- To provide health education, health promotion and prevention advice.
- To manage a clinical caseload, organising this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time with access to expert support as required, both for self and more junior staff.
- To formulate and recommend to others the best course of physiotherapy intervention and/or treatment programmes to meet the agreed goals set with the individual patient/or carer, using evidence based practice and a wide range of treatment skills and options.
- To evaluate patient progress, review goal setting and alter treatment programmes as required.
- To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication methods to communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential.
- To overcome barriers to appropriate rehabilitation, including communication difficulties, anxiety or motivation.
For more information please read the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide highly specialist physiotherapy assessments over a range of conditions and complexities using advanced clinical reasoning to analyse clinical and non-clinical findings to form accurate physiotherapy diagnoses and prognoses.
- To assess patient understanding of assessment and treatment in accordance with the Consent Policy, and to assist members of the team to work within the legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- To provide health education, health promotion and prevention advice.
- To manage a clinical caseload, organising this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time with access to expert support as required, both for self and more junior staff.
- To formulate and recommend to others the best course of physiotherapy intervention and/or treatment programmes to meet the agreed goals set with the individual patient/or carer, using evidence based practice and a wide range of treatment skills and options.
- To evaluate patient progress, review goal setting and alter treatment programmes as required.
- To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication methods to communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential.
- To overcome barriers to appropriate rehabilitation, including communication difficulties, anxiety or motivation.
For more information please read the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Examples of good communication skills
- Able to work as a team member
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree/MSc with a license to practice physiotherapy
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Evidence of M-Level or equivalent work/modules
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months experience as Band 5 Physiotherapist
- A minimum of 6 months experience working in MSK
- Competent to undertake specialist assessment, clinically reason findings and provide individualised physiotherapy management plans as autonomous practitioner
- Experience in clinical audit, research and effectiveness
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Time management
- Delegation Skills
Person Specification
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Examples of good communication skills
- Able to work as a team member
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree/MSc with a license to practice physiotherapy
- Current registration with the Health Professions Council
Desirable
- Evidence of M-Level or equivalent work/modules
- Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months experience as Band 5 Physiotherapist
- A minimum of 6 months experience working in MSK
- Competent to undertake specialist assessment, clinically reason findings and provide individualised physiotherapy management plans as autonomous practitioner
- Experience in clinical audit, research and effectiveness
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Time management
- Delegation 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).
