Job summary
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (Band 6)
Full time 37.5 hours - FTC until September 2024 - Maternity Leave Cover
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 GP referrals.
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 or Clinical Lead Therapist. 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
About the Trust
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals,Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East.
We have nearly 7,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people.Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's,in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We're one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for -our staff says they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe,effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing significant Capital year on year in our estate.We have recently completed a £30m expansion of our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminsterand are planning an ambitious £60m development of an Ambulatory Diagnostics Centre at West Middlesex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Please see the JD for the full description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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
.Previous Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level in core areas including MSK and orthopaedics
- Clinical experience - Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist in managing a musculoskeletal caseload
- Experience of working as part of an MDT in clinical practice.
- Evidence of active participation in in-service
- The ability to clinically reason the application of appropriate assessment and treatment techniques in a variety of clinical settings.
- The ability to use reflective practice as a tool for growth and development
- Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences and beliefs.
- Understanding of the professional and legal responsibilities of clinical practice
- Evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and stress
- The ability to guide and direct therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
Desirable
- Experience as a qualified therapist in specialist areas
- Evidence of participation in research or audit
- Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
- Evidence of working in a supervisory capacity
- Evidence of clinical educator training and/or appraisal skills
- Demonstrates awareness of national and local policies related to clinical practice
Person Specification
. Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of ongoing MSK CPD since qualification
.Previous Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level in core areas including MSK and orthopaedics
- Clinical experience - Previous experience as a qualified physiotherapist in managing a musculoskeletal caseload
- Experience of working as part of an MDT in clinical practice.
- Evidence of active participation in in-service
- The ability to clinically reason the application of appropriate assessment and treatment techniques in a variety of clinical settings.
- The ability to use reflective practice as a tool for growth and development
- Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences and beliefs.
- Understanding of the professional and legal responsibilities of clinical practice
- Evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and stress
- The ability to guide and direct therapy assistants and students in clinical practice
- Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.
Desirable
- Experience as a qualified therapist in specialist areas
- Evidence of participation in research or audit
- Experience of data collection for quality monitoring / audit
- Evidence of working in a supervisory capacity
- Evidence of clinical educator training and/or appraisal skills
- Demonstrates awareness of national and local policies related to clinical practice
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).