Job summary
The post gives the opportunity to work within the MSK Orthopaedic Triage service and MSK Physiotherapy service, contributing to its development, as well as developing an understanding of the wider health care community. The post holder will be supporting the Band 6 and 7 Physiotherapists within the team involving supervision, appraisal and in-service training. There will be opportunities to attend relevant external courses for both service and individual developmental purposes.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an individual, who is an excellent team worker that can help develop the MSK triage service, with a predominately GP referred list, working alongside the existing Advanced Physiotherapy (ESP) team. This person must be self-motivated and able to keep an up-to-date knowledge base. There would be an expectation of an advanced level skill set, including Injection Therapy, with Sonography and Independent Prescribing desirable. An ability to work under pressure and to be able to respond and adapt to changes is a must in the current NHS environment
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The provision of highly skilled specialised diagnostic / triaging service and case management in the Orthopaedic triage service
Establishing and managing a highly specialised service in Out reach and Orthopaedic clinics
To take an active role in the development of the physiotherapy service within the MSK Newham Collaborative service
Running musculoskeletal Injection therapy and or diagnostic ultrasound clinics
The post holder will evaluate and continue to develop the role of Advanced Physiotherapist through audit/and research
Job description
Job responsibilities
The provision of highly skilled specialised diagnostic / triaging service and case management in the Orthopaedic triage service
Establishing and managing a highly specialised service in Out reach and Orthopaedic clinics
To take an active role in the development of the physiotherapy service within the MSK Newham Collaborative service
Running musculoskeletal Injection therapy and or diagnostic ultrasound clinics
The post holder will evaluate and continue to develop the role of Advanced Physiotherapist through audit/and research
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Advanced M level training
Desirable
- Sonographer
- Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Orthopaedic Medicine trained
Clinical Management
Essential
- Familiarity with Pathways and Orthopaedic management
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Advanced M level training
Desirable
- Sonographer
- Independent Prescriber
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Orthopaedic Medicine trained
Clinical Management
Essential
- Familiarity with Pathways and Orthopaedic management
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).
