Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our Orthopaedic inpatient and Musculoskeletal (MSK) out patient team on the Isle of Wight. This is a rotational role that combines and integrates two related physiotherapy disciplines.
The post holder will have the opportunity to work on patient pathways for orthopaedic elective and trauma patients and develop and integrate them alongside the MSK team.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently in busy MSK clinics and as part of the team on acute inpatient orthopaedic wards. Both services have exciting developments ongoing, such as same day ambulatory arthroplasty orthopaedic surgery and new MSK lower limb classes.
This role will based at St Marys Hospital for the orthopaedic element, and various MSK clinic locations around the beautiful Isle of Wight.
Main duties of the job
To independently hold responsibility for a caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision, rotating between specialist areas.
Independently assessing diverse and complex presentations, to provide a diagnosis and ongoing treatment and management plan
Working alongside all members of the Multi disciplinary team and able to communicate clearly and professionally
Supporting and supervising other team members and students (pre and post grad) to ensure staff are well supported and able to provide high quality care
Understanding the pressures of NHS services and able to prioritise, organise and manage caseloads, waiting lists and administrative tasks. Comfortable using numerous IT systems and platforms
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.
We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.
Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy.
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate accredited training e.g. MsC modules such as history taking and physical examination, SOM, etc.
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience at band 5 level including ICU, medical, surgery, neurology, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal outpatients and elderly care
- Demonstrate up to date knowledge of best clinical practice in relevant specialty
- Participation in on-call and/or weekend rota
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team
- Continued Professional Development Diary inc evidence or reflective practice, in service training any courses attended and clinical experience gained
- Remains up to date with professional practice and new research
- Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patient
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Self directed learning
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to work within multi / interdisciplinary teams and set team goals, plus discharge planning
- Willing to work flexible hours, if necessary, to support the service
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Professional demeanour
- Competent IT skills
- Willing to work flexible hours, if necessary, to meet the needs of the service
- Excellent interpersonal skills -- including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English
- Able to present information written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- Membership of special interest group
- In depth knowledge of national and local clinical guidelines in relevant area
- Student supervision / clinical education
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Ability to run courses -- internal / external.
- Evidence of participation in research / audit
- Supervision of other staff e.g. physiotherapy assistant / technical instructor.
- Committee membership e.g. Health and Safety.
- Ability to manage and supervise the clinical team in the absence if the team lead
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Physiotherapy.
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Relevant post graduate accredited training e.g. MsC modules such as history taking and physical examination, SOM, etc.
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience at band 5 level including ICU, medical, surgery, neurology, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal outpatients and elderly care
- Demonstrate up to date knowledge of best clinical practice in relevant specialty
- Participation in on-call and/or weekend rota
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team
- Continued Professional Development Diary inc evidence or reflective practice, in service training any courses attended and clinical experience gained
- Remains up to date with professional practice and new research
- Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patient
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
- Self directed learning
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to work within multi / interdisciplinary teams and set team goals, plus discharge planning
- Willing to work flexible hours, if necessary, to support the service
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Professional demeanour
- Competent IT skills
- Willing to work flexible hours, if necessary, to meet the needs of the service
- Excellent interpersonal skills -- including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English
- Able to present information written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
Desirable
- Membership of special interest group
- In depth knowledge of national and local clinical guidelines in relevant area
- Student supervision / clinical education
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Ability to run courses -- internal / external.
- Evidence of participation in research / audit
- Supervision of other staff e.g. physiotherapy assistant / technical instructor.
- Committee membership e.g. Health and Safety.
- Ability to manage and supervise the clinical team in the absence if the team lead
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).
