Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Specialist Physiotherapist to join our well-established, innovative and friendly Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatient Team at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity for staff who have completed their Band 5 rotations or who are looking to expand their existing clinical knowledge within MSK.
You will be required to hold a valid HCPC registration, be able evidence skills as a clinician working with patients with a range of musculoskeletal conditions and have a clear desire to expand your knowledge & skills with a capacity for autonomous clinical decision-making and problem solving. We are looking for a team player who is a good communicator and you will need to be open, honest and compassionate. You will need to have the ability to work flexibly and be able to develop effective professional working relationships. You will be able to evidence of contribution to service development/ improvements. Support and guidance will be provided from a team of friendly, experienced Advanced Physiotherapists, Advanced Practice Physiotherapists and Clinical Champions. There is an excellent MSK IST programme and regular clinical supervision provided as well as career progression opportunities through a robust MSK Development and Competency Framework.
Main duties of the job
As part of your role in the MSK Service you will:
- Provide MSK assessment, diagnose and manage a variety of MSK conditions through clear and logical clinical reasoning.
- Provide MSK assessments & treatments in a variety of settings 1:1, group and virtual
- Ability to support the development of Band 5 physiotherapists, unregistered staff and undergraduate physiotherapy students.
- Work closely with other teams/agencies - involvement in addressing a range of support issues across MSK and pain conditions.
- Support service development and delivery of local and Trust wide projects.
- Participate in the MSK IST programme and regular clinical supervision.
About us
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by
o Supporting your career development and progression.
o Excellent NHS Pension scheme
o Generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave
o Options for flexible working
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that you are required to hold a valid HCPC registration to apply for this role and be able to evidence required skills. For full details of the role, please see attached the job description and person specification. If you do have any further questions regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that you are required to hold a valid HCPC registration to apply for this role and be able to evidence required skills. For full details of the role, please see attached the job description and person specification. If you do have any further questions regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of undertaking post-registration training and/or professionally recognised courses and/or development in MSK physiotherapy
Desirable
- Modules at masters level
- Evidence of further clinical study relevant to clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience (a minimum of 18 months in the UK) to the role including assessment and management of MSK conditions
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of MSK conditions, pain and disability
Desirable
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Project work/ clinical audits/ service development
- Supporting physiotherapy students on placement
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent. Registration with HCPC
- Evidence of undertaking post-registration training and/or professionally recognised courses and/or development in MSK physiotherapy
Desirable
- Modules at masters level
- Evidence of further clinical study relevant to clinical practice
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience (a minimum of 18 months in the UK) to the role including assessment and management of MSK conditions
- Ability to manage time and caseload effectively
- Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with the impacts of MSK conditions, pain and disability
Desirable
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Project work/ clinical audits/ service development
- Supporting physiotherapy students on placement
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
Newcastle-under-Lyme & Stoke-on-Trent
ST5 7NJ
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
