Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic Physiotherapists
with a clinical interest and experience in musculoskeletal conditions to join
the MSK service across Leicestershire and Leicester City. We have opportunities
across the service, including positions in the Leicester City, Coalville and Lutterworth
teams.
Leicestershire Partnership Trust
are committed to developing our staff and have many exciting career development
opportunities available.
We have a well-established in-service
training programme and regular supervision within teams and with clinical specialists
to develop our workforce.
We receive referrals from multiple
sources such as GP, consultants and self- referrals and we offer a variety of
telephone/virtual consultation and face to face appointments for our service
users, giving variation within the role for our staff to develop skills within
each of these areas.
We also encourage growth within
teams, supporting an individuals career progression and have a developing FCP
programme, clinical specialist support and leadership opportunities to be undertaken.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be able to
demonstrate a working knowledge of current issues and evidence of continuing
professional development in the management of MSK conditions.
You must have a positive attitude,
excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve both clinically
and non-clinically.
You will need to be able to
prioritise and manage your own caseload as well as being able to motivate
yourself and others.
You will need to be team player and
also be able to work autonomously.
You will be
proficient in using electronic patient records and managing patients both face
to face and remotely.
It is essential that you are a car
owner / driver or have access to suitable alternative transport.
The Trust is progressing toward a seven day per week working pattern. At
present our service operates from Monday to Friday with no changes presently
envisaged, however, should this position alter the post holder must be prepared
to work the weekly contracted hours over a 7-day rotation in accordance with
the needs of the service.
As there are several posts, please indicate
your preferences regarding full / part time in the supporting information
section of your application. If you are interested in more than one post,
please note that you will only need to submit one application.
There is opportunity for return to practice
applicants to apply please see attached document.
About us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council.
- Additional specialist post-graduate training relevant to
- clinical area.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an Physiotherapist in an outpatient setting or has transferable skills.
Desirable
- 18 months of post-graduate experience in an NHS setting or similar.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist in the specialist area and the treatment interventions available.
- Experience of working as a Physiotherapist in relevant area or has transferable skills.
- Demonstrate sound understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, its application and risk
- Knowledge of relevant legislation/issues impacting upon services.
- Knowledge/understanding and skills in demonstrating the Physiotherapy process.
- Understanding of Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.
- Experience of research/audit/quality improvement.
- Experience of supervising Junior Staff, Students and/or Support Staff.
- Evidence of and commitment to continuing professional development.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use own initiative to provide information and support to other staff.
- Ability to work autonomously to prioritise own workload and
- delegating where appropriate.
- Experience of teaching/passing on skills in formal and informal environments.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience
Essential
- Professional approach.
- Demonstrates initiative.
- Flexible approach.
- Evidence of multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Ability to take a lead and work in partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of Therapy Services in Clinical Care Pathways.
- Demonstrate confidence in own abilities relevant to post and experience.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own and others performance.
- Ability to identify, provide and promote support to patients and
- carers.
- Ability to identify, provide and promote support to all members of the Therapy Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy.
- Registration with the Health Care Professionals Council.
- Additional specialist post-graduate training relevant to
- clinical area.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as an Physiotherapist in an outpatient setting or has transferable skills.
Desirable
- 18 months of post-graduate experience in an NHS setting or similar.
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the role of the Physiotherapist in the specialist area and the treatment interventions available.
- Experience of working as a Physiotherapist in relevant area or has transferable skills.
- Demonstrate sound understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance, its application and risk
- Knowledge of relevant legislation/issues impacting upon services.
- Knowledge/understanding and skills in demonstrating the Physiotherapy process.
- Understanding of Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics.
- Experience of research/audit/quality improvement.
- Experience of supervising Junior Staff, Students and/or Support Staff.
- Evidence of and commitment to continuing professional development.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use own initiative to provide information and support to other staff.
- Ability to work autonomously to prioritise own workload and
- delegating where appropriate.
- Experience of teaching/passing on skills in formal and informal environments.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience
Essential
- Professional approach.
- Demonstrates initiative.
- Flexible approach.
- Evidence of multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Ability to take a lead and work in partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of Therapy Services in Clinical Care Pathways.
- Demonstrate confidence in own abilities relevant to post and experience.
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own and others performance.
- Ability to identify, provide and promote support to patients and
- carers.
- Ability to identify, provide and promote support to all members of the Therapy Service.
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).
