Job summary
Surrey Downs Health & Care
The Integrated MSK Service of Surrey Downs Health and Care is a developing and dynamic service boasting a Consultant Physiotherapist.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a strong and ambitious physiotherapist with an aspiration to specialise in MSK to take the next step in their career.
The Successful candidate would be expected to represent Surrey Downs Health & Care Partnership, liaising directly with local health care contributors from the primary, secondary and tertiary care sectors.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a high quality physiotherapy intervention to patients in an MSK setting whilst consolidating and further developing skills and knowledge learned throughout degree course.
- To assess and implement treatment programmes as an autonomous practitioner..
- To work unsupervised reporting back and receiving guidance and teaching from the senior physiotherapists on a daily basis.
About us
Surrey Downs Health and Care deliver care closer to people's own communities through our Primary Care Networks, Community Hospitals, Specialist Services and our innovative partnership of local NHS organisations.
Surrey Downs Health and Care has a track record of providing person centered care that goes beyond organisational boundaries to do what is best for the individual. This partnership includes:
- The three GP federations GP Health Partners, Dorking Health Care and Surrey Medical Network representing practices that operate in the Surrey Downs area
- Epsom and St Helier's University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Surrey Council County
Historically, there have been boundary lines between the organisations that provide care to people in their homes, in GP surgeries and in hospitals, but we have always been united in our mission to provide great care to the people who need us.
It's on those grounds that the Surrey Downs Health and Care was formed - we want local people to receive the care that they need in the right environment. By bringing together our expertise, we can improve patient care and enable local people to access the right support, care and treatment more easily than ever before.
In bringing this partnership together, we are working to the same set of values that will translate into better care for our
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Band 5 Job Description & Person Specifications for further details of the role requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Band 5 Job Description & Person Specifications for further details of the role requirements.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous MSK physiotherapy experience, preferably within the NHS
- Sound knowledge of MSK related physical conditions
- Working knowledge of broad range of musculoskeletal/older people conditions
Desirable
- Pre-graduate experience in community settings
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- NHS (or equivalent) experience as a band 5 in a broad range of rotational posts
- Awareness of or experience with Safeguarding principles and procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD including attendance at relevant post graduate training in appropriate clinical field
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally with patients and other professionals
- Completion MSK B5 (or equivalent) rotation
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Good time management
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day
- Competent IT skills
- Car driver/owner
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implementation in the work place
- Problem solving skills
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous MSK physiotherapy experience, preferably within the NHS
- Sound knowledge of MSK related physical conditions
- Working knowledge of broad range of musculoskeletal/older people conditions
Desirable
- Pre-graduate experience in community settings
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- NHS (or equivalent) experience as a band 5 in a broad range of rotational posts
- Awareness of or experience with Safeguarding principles and procedures
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Evidence of CPD including attendance at relevant post graduate training in appropriate clinical field
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate verbally and non-verbally with patients and other professionals
- Completion MSK B5 (or equivalent) rotation
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Good time management
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day
- Competent IT skills
- Car driver/owner
Desirable
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implementation in the work place
- Problem solving skills
- Involvement in audit, research and understanding of quality issues
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).
