Job summary
Full-time Vacancy (37.5 hrs) (p/t availability considered)
Working across 3 sites
We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and progressive Outpatient team, with amazing opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills within a friendly, supportive team. The successful candidate will join our established outpatient physiotherapy service, providing MSK assessment, advice and treatment to patients referred by Orthopaedic, Rheumatology, Pain consultants, GP's, AHP's, FCP's and ED Advanced practitioners. We have excellent communication with the consultants and other members of the MDT.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide MSK assessment, advice, and treatment to patients. Treatment options are, Hydrotherapy, Gym Classes, Pain Management Groups and Face to Face. The successful candidate will be required to provide supervision. We offer excellent team support and regular informal and formal supervision with experienced clinicians, including specialists in Upper limb, Lower limb, Spinal, Paediatrics, Rheumatology, Chronic pain and A&E. CPD is offered in the form of regular in-service training, internal and external courses.
About us
Known locally known as 'WHH' - the Trust is a fast-paced, ambitious organisation that is caring, compassionate, innovative and focused on the best outcomes for its patients and the employment experience of its staff. It is both aspirational and inspirational - driven to be outstanding for its patients, its staff and its communities and committed to being the best place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling two neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton it is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. It is geographically ideally positioned to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of both boroughs and beyond. A dedicated planned care centre located at Halton Hospital in Runcorn enables elective procedures to continue uninterrupted by the patient flow challenges of the 'hot' site at Warrington, where urgent, unplanned and critical care, maternity and women's and children's services are provided.
A CQC-rated 'Good' organisation with 'Outstanding' features, it is working towards university hospital status having achieved teaching status in 2019 and is working in partnership with the University of Chester and others in this regard.
A workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities and as an equal, diverse and inclusive employer the Trust is proud to have achieved both Disability Confident Leader and Navajo LGBTQ+ Charter Mark accreditations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The MSK Outpatient Services is run across 3 main sites, Warrington General Hospital, Halton Hospital and the Health Care Resource Centre in Widnes. Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing an enjoyable and thriving place to work and learn. The therapy community within the hospital is close knit and benefits from having regular professional and personal development opportunities. All MSK Outpatient sites are easily accessible by both public and private transport.
For enquiries/informal visit please contact Jackie Wood, MSK Team Manager/ Paul Barnham Senior Physiotherapist on 01928 753206
Job description
Job responsibilities
The MSK Outpatient Services is run across 3 main sites, Warrington General Hospital, Halton Hospital and the Health Care Resource Centre in Widnes. Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing an enjoyable and thriving place to work and learn. The therapy community within the hospital is close knit and benefits from having regular professional and personal development opportunities. All MSK Outpatient sites are easily accessible by both public and private transport.
For enquiries/informal visit please contact Jackie Wood, MSK Team Manager/ Paul Barnham Senior Physiotherapist on 01928 753206
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in core rotations which can be demonstrated in the selection process situation. oPrevious experience leading to a demonstrable understanding of specialist skills for MSK OP Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Previous experience in MSK OP Physiotherapy at same grade as static physio. oPrevious experience in MSK OP Physiotherapy at same grade as rotational physio
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc hons in Physiotherapy or equivalent. HCPC registration oEvidence of formal post registration training and experience.
Desirable
- oCertificated attendance at external and internal courses relevant to area of work
Skills, knowledge and competencies
Essential
- oTeam working skills. oGood interpersonal and partnership working skills. oExcellent communication skills. oAbility to use a computer. oDemonstrate respect for individual patient and staff members. oAbility to engage and involve staff in the team and use experience with patients to improve the patient experience. oAbility to handle difficult and emotional situations. oDeveloped clinical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- oPresentation skills oProblem solving ability. oOrganisational skills
Specific role requirements
Essential
- Participation in the respiratory on call rota, including weekend working, as required
Physical skills
Essential
- oAbility to work across sites and work outside of normal office hours
Physical effort
Essential
- oContribute to a 7-day working service. oTo frequently exert physical effort in cramped conditions and sustained postures for periods of up to 40 minutes several times a day. This would include moving patients as part of their treatment or moving equipment
Mental effort
Essential
- oWith every patient, concentration is required to listen, observe, evaluate, document, plan and act on information gathered. Work can frequently be unpredictable and interrupted.
Emotional effort
Essential
- oTo deal with distressing or emotional situations, such as dealing with patients and families who are distressed due to acute or a terminal illness, those who are elderly, those with special needs and those experiencing prolonged ongoing deterioration
Working conditions
Essential
- oTo have daily contact with patients' bodily fluids, odours, dust, etc
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in core rotations which can be demonstrated in the selection process situation. oPrevious experience leading to a demonstrable understanding of specialist skills for MSK OP Physiotherapy
Desirable
- Previous experience in MSK OP Physiotherapy at same grade as static physio. oPrevious experience in MSK OP Physiotherapy at same grade as rotational physio
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc hons in Physiotherapy or equivalent. HCPC registration oEvidence of formal post registration training and experience.
Desirable
- oCertificated attendance at external and internal courses relevant to area of work
Skills, knowledge and competencies
Essential
- oTeam working skills. oGood interpersonal and partnership working skills. oExcellent communication skills. oAbility to use a computer. oDemonstrate respect for individual patient and staff members. oAbility to engage and involve staff in the team and use experience with patients to improve the patient experience. oAbility to handle difficult and emotional situations. oDeveloped clinical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills
Desirable
- oPresentation skills oProblem solving ability. oOrganisational skills
Specific role requirements
Essential
- Participation in the respiratory on call rota, including weekend working, as required
Physical skills
Essential
- oAbility to work across sites and work outside of normal office hours
Physical effort
Essential
- oContribute to a 7-day working service. oTo frequently exert physical effort in cramped conditions and sustained postures for periods of up to 40 minutes several times a day. This would include moving patients as part of their treatment or moving equipment
Mental effort
Essential
- oWith every patient, concentration is required to listen, observe, evaluate, document, plan and act on information gathered. Work can frequently be unpredictable and interrupted.
Emotional effort
Essential
- oTo deal with distressing or emotional situations, such as dealing with patients and families who are distressed due to acute or a terminal illness, those who are elderly, those with special needs and those experiencing prolonged ongoing deterioration
Working conditions
Essential
- oTo have daily contact with patients' bodily fluids, odours, dust, etc
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
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
