Job summary
To provide a highly skilled physiotherapy assessment, education, advice and treatment service to outpatients referred by G.Ps. Patient conditions will include; musculoskeletal conditions (including post-operative orthopaedics) arthritic conditions, and patients presenting with acute, chronic and or complex spinal pain. To supervise clinical students on placementTo work in an outpatient setting within the trust, either at GP surgeries in small clinics or within a community hospital setting.
Main duties of the job
- To perform specialist physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations who may have complex physical and psychological conditions.
- To hold responsibility for own caseload ,working with indirect supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions and peer review. Access for advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated by senior staff.
- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
- To supervise, mentor, and assess physiotherapy students to graduate standard and to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standard set by the universities.
- To undertake evidence-based audit projects to develop and enhance personal and team's clinical practice across the service.
- To participate in formal research projects
- To participate in ongoing service developments in conjunction with more senior colleagues
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings
About us
Hillingdon MSK Physiotherapy Service is looking for a highly skilled and motivated physiotherapist. Our team operates from three dedicated Outpatient MSK Physiotherapy clinics in the diverse and popular borough of Hillingdon.
Are you?
o An enthusiastic, currently HCPC registered Physiotherapisto Wanting Full Time employment
Do you have?
o Excellent musculoskeletal skillso Interest in clinical audit /EBP/ quality improvement projectso NHS Physiotherapy experience
We offer:-o Friendly work environmentso Opportunities for supported CPDo Clinical supervision from Band 7's with diverse specialisms including pelvic health and vestibular problemso Varied caseloado Rotational post through each of our MSK Physiotherapy clinicso Involvement with service development & redesigno Opportunities for managerial experience/training(as appropriate)o Outer London Weighting & Cost of Living Allowance
You will provide highly skilled physiotherapy assessment, education, advice and treatment service to outpatients referred by G.Ps. Patient conditions include; musculoskeletal conditions (including some post-operative orthopaedics) arthritic conditions and patients presenting with acute, chronic and or complex spinal pain. You will work in in small outpatient clinics at GP surgeries/health centres. Successful candidates must be prepared to work at any of our clinics in Hillingdon borough and hours include some evening and Saturday work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice.2. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using specialist knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and specialist manual assessment techniques to provide a clinical diagnosis.3. To formulate and deliver (from a variety of options) specialised individual or group physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of treatment skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge and experience. These skills will include patient education, exercise classes, electrotherapy techniques, manual physiotherapy techniques,e.g. mobilisation and joint manipulation. Other alternative forms of therapy may also be used. e.g. acupuncture.4. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.5. To formulate soundly reasoned clinical diagnoses and prognoses and make recommendations for the best course of intervention, developing short and long-term goals (negotiated with patient) leading to a comprehensive discharge plan.6. To work in the community setting which may include periods of lone working with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required.7. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all electrotherapy equipment, gym equipment and appliances to be used by patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice.2. To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using specialist knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and specialist manual assessment techniques to provide a clinical diagnosis.3. To formulate and deliver (from a variety of options) specialised individual or group physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of treatment skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge and experience. These skills will include patient education, exercise classes, electrotherapy techniques, manual physiotherapy techniques,e.g. mobilisation and joint manipulation. Other alternative forms of therapy may also be used. e.g. acupuncture.4. To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.5. To formulate soundly reasoned clinical diagnoses and prognoses and make recommendations for the best course of intervention, developing short and long-term goals (negotiated with patient) leading to a comprehensive discharge plan.6. To work in the community setting which may include periods of lone working with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required.7. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all electrotherapy equipment, gym equipment and appliances to be used by patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Junior level covering all basic rotations
- Previous experience in Outpatient Musculoskeletal conditions
- Previous NHS or equivalent experience
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Good written communication in English.
- Evidence of Musculoskeletal CPD
- Clinical Audit skills
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- Ability to work with distressed or aggressive patients
- Flexible approach to work practice
Other
Essential
Previous Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of Clinical Governance issues
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- Flexible approach to service needs, prepared to work in any location
- Ability to listen and reflect
- Team worker
Previous Experience
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registration
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at Junior level covering all basic rotations
- Previous experience in Outpatient Musculoskeletal conditions
- Previous NHS or equivalent experience
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Good written communication in English.
- Evidence of Musculoskeletal CPD
- Clinical Audit skills
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- Ability to work with distressed or aggressive patients
- Flexible approach to work practice
Other
Essential
Previous Experience
Essential
- Working knowledge of Clinical Governance issues
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential
- Flexible approach to service needs, prepared to work in any location
- Ability to listen and reflect
- Team worker
Previous Experience
Essential
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
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hillingdon borough
1st Floor , Uxbridge Health Centre , CHippendale Waye. UB81QJ
Hillingdon
UB8 1QJ
Employer's website
https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)
