Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Highly Specialised Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist, Band 7 to support the MSK Outpatient Service at Wrightington Hospital within Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust.
You will provide expert clinical intervention for patients with lower limb MSK conditions with a specific bias towards the foot and ankle. While developing the foot and ankle service alongside Consultant colleagues and the wider MDT.You will require extensive postgraduate experience, including substantial specialist experience inMusculoskeletal disorders at a senior level.
Please note the vacancy may close earlier if we receive a high volume of applicants
Please be aware that if you are successful you will be required to present original certificates for all of the qualifications which you hold (as listed on your application) in order to demonstrate that you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.
The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.
Main duties of the job
As part of the established outpatient physiotherapy team you will provide expert clinical intervention for patients with lower limb MSK conditions with a specific bias towards the foot and ankle.
You will have advanced knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions.
You will be encouraged to participate in audit and research. You will have a varied caseload and see a wide range of referrals. The service is committed to CPD and encourages supervision at all levels. This post will give an invaluable opportunity to anyone who wishes to further their career within a lower limb MSK conditions and specifically foot and ankle.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide physiotherapy musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting to the MSK outpatient department with lower limb MSK conditions with a specific bias towards the foot and ankle. .
- To act as a source of expertise on the management of complex foot and ankle and other lower limb musculoskeletal patients providing an advisory service to patients, relatives, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals and medical staff.
- To take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have complex and or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated.
- To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
- To undertake a leadership role in the planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluation of the therapy service provided to the patients within the speciality across the sites on a day to day basis.
- To educate and train physiotherapists, other health professionals, medical staff and physiotherapy students in the management of musculoskeletal conditions.
Please see attached job description and person specification for more detailed information regarding the specifics of the job role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide physiotherapy musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients presenting to the MSK outpatient department with lower limb MSK conditions with a specific bias towards the foot and ankle. .
- To act as a source of expertise on the management of complex foot and ankle and other lower limb musculoskeletal patients providing an advisory service to patients, relatives, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals and medical staff.
- To take a major role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the speciality who may have complex and or chronic presentation, and to determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated.
- To maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
- To undertake a leadership role in the planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluation of the therapy service provided to the patients within the speciality across the sites on a day to day basis.
- To educate and train physiotherapists, other health professionals, medical staff and physiotherapy students in the management of musculoskeletal conditions.
Please see attached job description and person specification for more detailed information regarding the specifics of the job role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant Post Grad education
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Active member of relevant special interest group
- Clinical Educators course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of participation in service improvements
- Experience of supervising qualified staff
- Significant experience at Band 6 level or above in relevant areas of practice
Desirable
- Experience at Band 7 level or above in relevant areas of practice.
- Post Graduate Experience in a variety of specialities in range of settings.
- Experience of delivering training relevant to area of practice
- Member of CSP
Additional
Essential
- Commitment to deliver high standards of care in line with WWL objectives
- Ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team
- Committed to personal and team development
- Commitment to speciality/ area of practice
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Research skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of conditions and their management
- Knowledge of the principle elements of clinical governance
- Knowledge of professional ethics and their application in practice.
- Knowledge of a wide range of physiotherapy interventions and treatment modalities relevant to caseload.
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit/critical appraisal
- Knowledge of national policies
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to provide leadership
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others in both formal and informal environments
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Self Directed Learning
- Evidence of ability to work independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant Post Grad education
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Active member of relevant special interest group
- Clinical Educators course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of participation in service improvements
- Experience of supervising qualified staff
- Significant experience at Band 6 level or above in relevant areas of practice
Desirable
- Experience at Band 7 level or above in relevant areas of practice.
- Post Graduate Experience in a variety of specialities in range of settings.
- Experience of delivering training relevant to area of practice
- Member of CSP
Additional
Essential
- Commitment to deliver high standards of care in line with WWL objectives
- Ability to work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team
- Committed to personal and team development
- Commitment to speciality/ area of practice
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Research skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a wide range of conditions and their management
- Knowledge of the principle elements of clinical governance
- Knowledge of professional ethics and their application in practice.
- Knowledge of a wide range of physiotherapy interventions and treatment modalities relevant to caseload.
Desirable
- Knowledge of audit/critical appraisal
- Knowledge of national policies
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to provide leadership
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others in both formal and informal environments
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Self Directed Learning
- Evidence of ability to work independently
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wrightington Hospital
Hall Lane, Appley Bridge,
Wigan
WN6 9EP
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
