Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 physiotherapist within the physiotherapy service. This is a rotational post within Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Services (TIMS) offering rotations within Spinal, Upper Limb, Lower Limb and Pain Management/Long-term Condition specialties.
There will be opportunities to work alongside senior staff and this post will allow you to develop a wide range of clinical, teaching and supervision skills. You will play an active role in audits and service development. You will also work closely with the other members of the team and share responsibility for managing band 5, support staff and students. You will also be required to provide support for the band 7 team leads / advanced physiotherapist practitioners within the service.
The post holder will rotate with in the msk specialty every 12 months.
This post is subject to CRB (Police Bureau) Standard Disclosure.
Applicants looking for full or part time work are invited to apply.
For further information please contact Karen Storey, TIMS Operational Manager on 0191 2138800
Main duties of the job
Work as part of the physiotherapy team delivering a high standard of physiotherapy to patients within the patient pathway in TIMS.
To act as an experienced autonomous practitioner, providing a high standard of physiotherapy assessment and treatment programmes.
Responsible for own continued professional development.
Supervise physiotherapists and students within the clinical pathway/area.
This vacancy is part of our 'refer a friend' scheme, this means if a friend who currently works for us has told you about this vacancy you could both receive a cash payment. The full scheme details are included with the additional documents for this role.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence based practice in Musculoskeletal Outpatients, developing specialist knowledge of particular conditions and patient groups.
Have an advanced understanding of physiotherapy clinical practices and procedures within the specialty area
Have specialist knowledge of manual handling legislation and current best practice
Interpret a range of clinical and non-clinical facts relating to individual patients some of which may be complex
Undertake a comprehensive specialist assessment of patients, identify the musculoskeletal /orthopaedic problem, plan and implement an appropriate programme of physiotherapy care using advanced clinical reasoning and determine the most appropriate treatment methods from a range of physiotherapy options including self-management.
Monitor and evaluate patient progress within their treatment programme through regular re-assessment and re-evaluation of clinical and non-clinical facts and make changes to include discharging patients when appropriate.
Responsible for a caseload of complex patients within the clinical pathway working without direct supervision.
Provide and receive complex patient information including diagnosis and prognosis, which may be sensitive and where there may be barriers to communication due to patients physical and psychological conditions e.g. deafness, depression, Alzheimers disease. Developed use of verbal and non- verbal communication tools will be required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain and develop current knowledge of evidence based practice in Musculoskeletal Outpatients, developing specialist knowledge of particular conditions and patient groups.
Have an advanced understanding of physiotherapy clinical practices and procedures within the specialty area
Have specialist knowledge of manual handling legislation and current best practice
Interpret a range of clinical and non-clinical facts relating to individual patients some of which may be complex
Undertake a comprehensive specialist assessment of patients, identify the musculoskeletal /orthopaedic problem, plan and implement an appropriate programme of physiotherapy care using advanced clinical reasoning and determine the most appropriate treatment methods from a range of physiotherapy options including self-management.
Monitor and evaluate patient progress within their treatment programme through regular re-assessment and re-evaluation of clinical and non-clinical facts and make changes to include discharging patients when appropriate.
Responsible for a caseload of complex patients within the clinical pathway working without direct supervision.
Provide and receive complex patient information including diagnosis and prognosis, which may be sensitive and where there may be barriers to communication due to patients physical and psychological conditions e.g. deafness, depression, Alzheimers disease. Developed use of verbal and non- verbal communication tools will be required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a qualification enabling registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as a Physiotherapist.
- Adhere to the CSP/HCPC Code of Ethics, Professional Conduct and Standards of practice.
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Post graduate qualification relevent to musculoskeletal
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of a range of conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities.
- Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS issues
Skills
Essential
- Organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal and service development
- Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Specialist treatment skills relevant to msk
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience across a range of clinical specialties including MSK
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience at Senior level
Personality
Essential
- Flexible
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm
Physical
Essential
- Able to cope with physical demands of post including therapeutic moving and handling of patients and application of a range of manual therapy techniques
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a qualification enabling registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC) as a Physiotherapist.
- Adhere to the CSP/HCPC Code of Ethics, Professional Conduct and Standards of practice.
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Post graduate qualification relevent to musculoskeletal
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of a range of conditions and their impact on patient's functional abilities.
- Sound knowledge of the physiotherapy process
- Knowledge of undertaking research and audit projects
Desirable
- Knowledge of current NHS issues
Skills
Essential
- Organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to personal and service development
- Ability to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- IT skills
- Presentation skills
- Specialist treatment skills relevant to msk
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- Post graduate experience across a range of clinical specialties including MSK
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience at Senior level
Personality
Essential
- Flexible
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm
Physical
Essential
- Able to cope with physical demands of post including therapeutic moving and handling of patients and application of a range of manual therapy techniques
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).
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).
