Job summary
Band 6 MSK out-patient physiotherapist
Full time, part-time and split roll will be considered
Based in the new Forest of Dean hospital with potential out-reach to Lydney.
A B6 Vacancy has arisen within our MSK Services Team for a MSK physiotherapist in the Forest of Dean. This post would suit an enthusiastic physiotherapist who is dynamic, innovative and passionate about msk physiotherapy and to supervise and mentor more junior therapists.
What we offer:-
- A monthly locality in-service program
- X2 full day MSK training days
- Full training and support with one to one mentorship, clinical supervision, peer review
- Wide variety of msk clinical presentations referred from orthopedics, advanced Practitioners, GPs, and patient Self-referral.
- Potential to specialise in hands, vestibular and pelvic health
The post holder will hold an independent caseload and work closely and collaboratively colleagues in GHC and Countywide in addition to the local MSK Team.
Main duties of the job
- A Band 6 physiotherapist participates as a member of the physiotherapy team independently managing a specialised clinical caseload.
- The post holder has no budgetary responsibility.
- They are expected to have supervisory and teaching responsibility for more junior members of staff and students
- The post holder will fully develop their independent clinical practices and supervisory skills support by Gloucestershire Health and Care Services clinical and managerial Physiotherapy networks.
- The Clinical, professional, Leadership & Management aspects of the role are detailed in the Job Description and Service Specification.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.
Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.
The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC
- CSP
- Relevant Post Graduate Training and or Courses
Work/Placement evidence
Essential
- Evidence of MSK work related Experience.
- Experience of or Awareness of NHS working
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC
- CSP
- Relevant Post Graduate Training and or Courses
Work/Placement evidence
Essential
- Evidence of MSK work related Experience.
- Experience of or Awareness of NHS working
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).
