Job summary
Bank Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (Band 6)
Full time 37.5 hours- Bank
As a department we are committed to working as a team to provide high quality patient centred care. We currently have a vacancy for a band 6 MSK physiotherapist with strong team working ethic who shares this vision. By working with us you will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team committed to service development and supportive of continuing professional development.
Our service receives referrals from our Hospital Consultants in T&O, Rheumatology and Pain. We also treat staff members and receive a small number of referrals from other Trusts.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide sound clinical expertise to more junior staff and coordinate and deliver high quality care. They will be a role model for expert clinical care, and lead on specific projects / service developments and management functions as delegated by the Band 7 therapist, Clinical Lead Therapist or APP Team. They will role model the identified Trust values at all times.
The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner in providing physiotherapy assessment, treatment and management to their own designated caseload of patients and to maintain up to date physiotherapy records. They will use evidence based principles and current best practise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate physiotherapy interventions.
The post holder will provide supervision, teaching and support to more junior staff, therapy assistants and students on placement. They will participate in CPD and other developmental activities.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.
The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities1. Clinical: To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of work, including the management of patients in your care. To be able to carry and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload, working as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision. Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients To determine the patients understanding of the physiotherapy intervention in order to gain valid, informed consent and to be able to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools when communicating with patients/carers to maximise the patients rehabilitation potential. This will include communication with people with complex communication difficulties such as dysphasia, deafness, dementia, mental health problems, those who have difficulty accepting their diagnosis and young children. To communicate with people who speak English as a second language through the use of an interpreter. To use good communication skills to agree physiotherapy goals with individual patients using previous experience to ensure goals are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and appropriately timed. To involve all members of the multidisciplinary team in this process when appropriate. To provide comprehensive written records of assessment and treatment according to departmental, professional and legal standards. To undertake proficient and pertinent physiotherapy assessments in line with department and professional standards, to form diagnoses and/or establish impairments and limitations. To use appropriate and effective assessment and treatment techniques including subjective and observational analysis, manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling skills.
To undertake treatment of a wide variety of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions using a variety of techniques including manual therapy, exercise therapy (including classes), electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, provision of aids and patient advice/education. To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, coordination and palpatory sensory skills for the assessment and manual treatment of patients. To take responsibility for certain patient conditions or clinical areas, as delegated by the Band 7, and to develop specialised assessment and treatment skills in these areas with minimal support from a senior. To use clinical reasoning, understanding of the medical diagnosis, previous experience and knowledge of treatment options to plan and implement individual physiotherapy programs for all patients including those with complex conditions. To interpret and analyse relevant clinical and non-clinical facts to formulate accurate prognoses and develop appropriate discharge plans. To make effective use of treatment options such as advice, gait re-education, exercise prescription, manual techniques, electrotherapy and provision of appropriate therapeutic aids and equipment. To monitor and evaluate treatment to measure progress and to ensure effectiveness of the intervention and to identify quickly when treatment requires modifying. To use clinical reasoning skills to modify treatment interventions and to recognise when advice/assistance from supervisor is required. To attend and/or organise multi-disciplinary team meetings such as case conferences, ward rounds and discharge planning meetings to communicate information about individual patient progress and prognosis, including potential discharge dates. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all physiotherapy equipment in line with department standards. To be responsible for the safe and appropriate provision of physiotherapy aids and equipment to patients in line with department standards and to provide advice and education on their safe use. Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation, safeguarding legislation and procedures and Trust policies and objectives Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values
2. Leadership and management: To demonstrate good time management and organisational skills during daily management of own workload and to be able to adapt flexibly to sudden changes in workload. To carry an identified bleep as required by each clinical area and be able to respond to frequent interruptions. To ensure timely communication of assessment findings, treatment and outcomes to other involved disciplines through the provision of social services reports, discharge letters etc. To make appropriate and timely referrals to other physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team when required. To keep accurate and up-to-date patient records and statistics at all times in line with departmental, professional and legal standards. To be responsible for the safe use of all therapeutic equipment and aids (including gym equipment, hydrotherapy, respiratory equipment and electrotherapy) by patients. To delegate specific tasks to therapy assistants in line with departmental and professional guidelines. To deputise for the band 7 therapist during periods of absence, with the support of the therapy lead, to ensure effective day to day organisation of the teams workload. To understand and apply clinical governance principles to your own caseload and to be involved in departmental clinical governance sessions. To contribute to service and policy developments To be responsible for complying with all mandatory training requirements To be responsible for maintenance of stock/equipment supplies To develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups, and staff generally within the Division and the Trust To assist in the delivery of induction / orientation of new staff To provide clinical support and guidance to staff and to act as a resource for clinical knowledge to staff To participate in recruitment and selection and develop effective selection and interviewing skills To undertake appraisals of staff, following training To understand and manage local change with team members, including the embedding of new projects
3. Education & research: To participate in and contribute to in-service training programmes To be responsible for the teaching and assessment of graduate level therapeutic skills and knowledge to more junior staff, physiotherapy students and therapy assistants. To provide clinical supervision to more junior staff, students and therapy assistants. To be involved in data collection during any research and audits being undertaken in each area and to be able to monitor and implement change To have the opportunity to lead, or be involved in audit and research projects.
4. Professional development: To comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health and Care Professions Council codes of professional conduct at all times. To maintain professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. To be responsible for personal continuous professional development by the use of self-education, reflective practice, active participation in the in-service training program including giving presentations and attendance at postgraduate courses as agreed in your personal development plan and to maintain an up to date CPD portfolio. To ensure that all mandatory training is completed within the required timescales. Have an awareness of current professional and clinical developments within your area of practice and promote this to others To further develop understanding and use of evidence-based practice, physiotherapy techniques, therapeutic handling skills and detailed knowledge of particular conditions, pertinent to the specialist area To understand and apply clinical governance principles to your own caseload and to be involved in departmental clinical governance sessions To participate in the appraisal system as appraisee during each rotation and be responsible for fulfilling your agreed objectives and personal development plan. To ensure adherence to Trust policy and guidelines at all times To role model Trust values at all times
Please see the JD for the full description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Roles and responsibilities1. Clinical: To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of work, including the management of patients in your care. To be able to carry and prioritise your own designated clinical caseload, working as an autonomous practitioner without direct supervision. Provide sound evidence based clinical advice as required to staff and patients To determine the patients understanding of the physiotherapy intervention in order to gain valid, informed consent and to be able to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools when communicating with patients/carers to maximise the patients rehabilitation potential. This will include communication with people with complex communication difficulties such as dysphasia, deafness, dementia, mental health problems, those who have difficulty accepting their diagnosis and young children. To communicate with people who speak English as a second language through the use of an interpreter. To use good communication skills to agree physiotherapy goals with individual patients using previous experience to ensure goals are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and appropriately timed. To involve all members of the multidisciplinary team in this process when appropriate. To provide comprehensive written records of assessment and treatment according to departmental, professional and legal standards. To undertake proficient and pertinent physiotherapy assessments in line with department and professional standards, to form diagnoses and/or establish impairments and limitations. To use appropriate and effective assessment and treatment techniques including subjective and observational analysis, manual therapy techniques and therapeutic handling skills.
To undertake treatment of a wide variety of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions using a variety of techniques including manual therapy, exercise therapy (including classes), electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, provision of aids and patient advice/education. To demonstrate highly developed dexterity, coordination and palpatory sensory skills for the assessment and manual treatment of patients. To take responsibility for certain patient conditions or clinical areas, as delegated by the Band 7, and to develop specialised assessment and treatment skills in these areas with minimal support from a senior. To use clinical reasoning, understanding of the medical diagnosis, previous experience and knowledge of treatment options to plan and implement individual physiotherapy programs for all patients including those with complex conditions. To interpret and analyse relevant clinical and non-clinical facts to formulate accurate prognoses and develop appropriate discharge plans. To make effective use of treatment options such as advice, gait re-education, exercise prescription, manual techniques, electrotherapy and provision of appropriate therapeutic aids and equipment. To monitor and evaluate treatment to measure progress and to ensure effectiveness of the intervention and to identify quickly when treatment requires modifying. To use clinical reasoning skills to modify treatment interventions and to recognise when advice/assistance from supervisor is required. To attend and/or organise multi-disciplinary team meetings such as case conferences, ward rounds and discharge planning meetings to communicate information about individual patient progress and prognosis, including potential discharge dates. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all physiotherapy equipment in line with department standards. To be responsible for the safe and appropriate provision of physiotherapy aids and equipment to patients in line with department standards and to provide advice and education on their safe use. Promote and maintain a safe therapeutic environment for patients, their families and staff, according to national and local Infection Control guidelines, Health & Safety legislation, safeguarding legislation and procedures and Trust policies and objectives Understand the Trust clinical governance framework, and participate in the promoting and safeguarding of high standards of care, through effective risk management & governance, and adherence to the Trust values
2. Leadership and management: To demonstrate good time management and organisational skills during daily management of own workload and to be able to adapt flexibly to sudden changes in workload. To carry an identified bleep as required by each clinical area and be able to respond to frequent interruptions. To ensure timely communication of assessment findings, treatment and outcomes to other involved disciplines through the provision of social services reports, discharge letters etc. To make appropriate and timely referrals to other physiotherapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team when required. To keep accurate and up-to-date patient records and statistics at all times in line with departmental, professional and legal standards. To be responsible for the safe use of all therapeutic equipment and aids (including gym equipment, hydrotherapy, respiratory equipment and electrotherapy) by patients. To delegate specific tasks to therapy assistants in line with departmental and professional guidelines. To deputise for the band 7 therapist during periods of absence, with the support of the therapy lead, to ensure effective day to day organisation of the teams workload. To understand and apply clinical governance principles to your own caseload and to be involved in departmental clinical governance sessions. To contribute to service and policy developments To be responsible for complying with all mandatory training requirements To be responsible for maintenance of stock/equipment supplies To develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups, and staff generally within the Division and the Trust To assist in the delivery of induction / orientation of new staff To provide clinical support and guidance to staff and to act as a resource for clinical knowledge to staff To participate in recruitment and selection and develop effective selection and interviewing skills To undertake appraisals of staff, following training To understand and manage local change with team members, including the embedding of new projects
3. Education & research: To participate in and contribute to in-service training programmes To be responsible for the teaching and assessment of graduate level therapeutic skills and knowledge to more junior staff, physiotherapy students and therapy assistants. To provide clinical supervision to more junior staff, students and therapy assistants. To be involved in data collection during any research and audits being undertaken in each area and to be able to monitor and implement change To have the opportunity to lead, or be involved in audit and research projects.
4. Professional development: To comply with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health and Care Professions Council codes of professional conduct at all times. To maintain professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. To be responsible for personal continuous professional development by the use of self-education, reflective practice, active participation in the in-service training program including giving presentations and attendance at postgraduate courses as agreed in your personal development plan and to maintain an up to date CPD portfolio. To ensure that all mandatory training is completed within the required timescales. Have an awareness of current professional and clinical developments within your area of practice and promote this to others To further develop understanding and use of evidence-based practice, physiotherapy techniques, therapeutic handling skills and detailed knowledge of particular conditions, pertinent to the specialist area To understand and apply clinical governance principles to your own caseload and to be involved in departmental clinical governance sessions To participate in the appraisal system as appraisee during each rotation and be responsible for fulfilling your agreed objectives and personal development plan. To ensure adherence to Trust policy and guidelines at all times To role model Trust values at all times
Please see the JD for the full description.
Person Specification
. Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of ongoing MSK CPD since qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level in core areas including MSK and orthopaedics
- Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist in managing a musculoskeletal caseload
- Evidence of active participation in in Orthopaedic weekend rota
- Experience of working as part of an MDT in clinical practice
- Evidence of active participation in in-service training including presentation
- Supervision and Teaching of assistants, students and other members of MDT
Desirable
- Evidence of working with a non-clinical team
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- The ability to clinically reason the application of appropriate assessment and treatment techniques in a variety of clinical settings
- Identifies challenges of working in varying hospital settings and demonstrates the ability to adapt own practice accordingly
- The ability to use reflective practice as a tool for growth and development
- Understanding of the professional and legal responsibilities of clinical practice
- Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences and beliefs
- Evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and stress
Desirable
- Evidence of specific responsibilities e.g. committee membership
- Evidence of working in a supervisory capacity
- Demonstrates awareness of national and local policies related to clinical practice
- Experience of risk management / assessment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating PROUD values
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Effective team member
- Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
Person Specification
. Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of ongoing MSK CPD since qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level in core areas including MSK and orthopaedics
- Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist in managing a musculoskeletal caseload
- Evidence of active participation in in Orthopaedic weekend rota
- Experience of working as part of an MDT in clinical practice
- Evidence of active participation in in-service training including presentation
- Supervision and Teaching of assistants, students and other members of MDT
Desirable
- Evidence of working with a non-clinical team
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- The ability to clinically reason the application of appropriate assessment and treatment techniques in a variety of clinical settings
- Identifies challenges of working in varying hospital settings and demonstrates the ability to adapt own practice accordingly
- The ability to use reflective practice as a tool for growth and development
- Understanding of the professional and legal responsibilities of clinical practice
- Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences and beliefs
- Evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and stress
Desirable
- Evidence of specific responsibilities e.g. committee membership
- Evidence of working in a supervisory capacity
- Demonstrates awareness of national and local policies related to clinical practice
- Experience of risk management / assessment
Personal qualities
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating PROUD values
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Effective team member
- Approachable, respectful, supportive adaptable, and assertive
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).