Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Static MSK Practitioner - Band 5

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Job summary

We currently have 2 full time static Band 5 MSK practitioner post.

This post is based in Stroud Therapies Department, in the newly renovated Kings Street Medical Building in the centre of Stroud.

We are looking enthusiastic Physiotherapists or Sports Therapists who are dynamic, innovative and passionate about the musculoskeletal specialty.

As a Band 5 static MSK Practitioner you will hold an independent case load of patients, with support from more senior Band 6 staff.

We accept referrals from the local GP's, hospital consultants or self referral. We are an adult MSK service, so all the patients will have primarily musculoskeletal complaints and be aged 18+.

Stroud Therapies department has an established workforce and have a busy and varied caseload.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will hold an independent caseload and work closely and collaboratively with the MSK Team. Continuing Professional Development is actively encouraged and supported with opportunities to develop skills.

This post requires the post holder to be able to undertake all statutory and mandatory training and post holders must be able to undertake physical interventions. Fitness for physical intervention will be assessed by Occupational Health.

A valid UK driving licence plus the use of own transport for business purposes is essential. For qualifying staff the Trust has a Lease Car Scheme in place and also offers a popular Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme with our partner Tusker.

About us

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people.

Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation.Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too.

Details

Date posted

06 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

327-23-553

Job locations

1 FT post in Stroud MSK Therapies Department

Stroud Therapy Department, Floor 2, Five Valleys Shopping Centre, 1b King Street, GL5 3BS

Stroud

GL5 3BS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application

Interview date: 20th July 2023

Job description

Job responsibilities

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application

Interview date: 20th July 2023

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • relevant degree in physiotherapy or sports therapy
  • HPC registration or full registration to Society of Sports Therapists
  • mentions an interest in joining this trust
  • highlights reasons for wanting to specialise in MSK

Desirable

  • well written and interesting application

knowledge and experience

Essential

  • relevant MSK experience

Desirable

  • evidence of additional training
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • relevant degree in physiotherapy or sports therapy
  • HPC registration or full registration to Society of Sports Therapists
  • mentions an interest in joining this trust
  • highlights reasons for wanting to specialise in MSK

Desirable

  • well written and interesting application

knowledge and experience

Essential

  • relevant MSK experience

Desirable

  • evidence of additional training

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

1 FT post in Stroud MSK Therapies Department

Stroud Therapy Department, Floor 2, Five Valleys Shopping Centre, 1b King Street, GL5 3BS

Stroud

GL5 3BS


Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

1 FT post in Stroud MSK Therapies Department

Stroud Therapy Department, Floor 2, Five Valleys Shopping Centre, 1b King Street, GL5 3BS

Stroud

GL5 3BS


Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead Physiotherapist, Stroud General Hospital

Matt O'Connor

Matt.O'Connor@ghc.nhs.uk

03004218895

Details

Date posted

06 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

327-23-553

Job locations

1 FT post in Stroud MSK Therapies Department

Stroud Therapy Department, Floor 2, Five Valleys Shopping Centre, 1b King Street, GL5 3BS

Stroud

GL5 3BS


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