Job summary
Due to internal promotion to one of our Band 7 FCP roles, we have an opportunity for Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist looking to enhance their clinical and non-clinical knowledge and skills in an innovative Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Team.
The post holder will be well supported by a friendly team of highly Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists, including experienced Advanced Practice Physiotherapists, First Contact Physiotherapists and a Consultant Physiotherapist.
The Homerton's' award winning MSK teams consists of:
- GP and Consultant referred outpatient Physiotherapy service
- Post orthopeadic surgery rehabilitation, sports medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasonography, virtual fracture and persistent pain clinics, non-medical prescribers
- Close working relationships with Radiology, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Podiatry and Emergency Medicine
We are a service with an excellent reputation for developing its staff to meet the demands of the changing healthcare climate and offer a wide range of learning opportunities.
Clinicians will benefit from our forthcoming Band 6 MSK development program.
There is also regular clinical supervision and in-service training programmes and further individualised training is also supported and access to MSc module funding.
We welcome candidates phone calls or informal visits to meet the team.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
- Perform specialist physiotherapy assessment of patients with diverse musculoskeletal presentations, providing a diagnosis and developing and delivering an individualised treatment programme, utilising a variety of therapeutic modalities.
- Set rehabilitation goals for patients and evaluate using appropriate outcome measures
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers, using a range of verbal and non- verbal communication strategies/tools, to gain informed consent, to progress treatment and rehabilitation programmes and to manage patient expectations
- Liaise with colleagues and other agencies to ensure effective planning of patient care.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy, HCPC
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate courses/training/CPD
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Musculoskeletal clinical knowledge
- Awareness of clinical audit and evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues, diverse multicultural society
Experience
Essential
- Broad general clinical experience
- Experience managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions
- Maintaining relevant range of CPD activities
Desirable
- Experience of working within a diverse socioeconomic/multicultural society.
- Experience of working in different health care environments
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure. MDT working
- Able to demonstrate effective written & verbal communication skills, report writing
- Ax & implement appropriate Rx for a range of patients.
Desirable
- Supervision/appraisal (PTA,St,Physio), presentation skils
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy, HCPC
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate courses/training/CPD
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Musculoskeletal clinical knowledge
- Awareness of clinical audit and evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge of current professional and NHS issues, diverse multicultural society
Experience
Essential
- Broad general clinical experience
- Experience managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions
- Maintaining relevant range of CPD activities
Desirable
- Experience of working within a diverse socioeconomic/multicultural society.
- Experience of working in different health care environments
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure. MDT working
- Able to demonstrate effective written & verbal communication skills, report writing
- Ax & implement appropriate Rx for a range of patients.
Desirable
- Supervision/appraisal (PTA,St,Physio), presentation skils
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
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).
