Job summary
Musculo-skeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy Team.
1.0 Static Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist. (37.5)
1.0 Static Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist (Training post) (37.5)
Two
x Full-time Vacancies (part time applications will be
considered for post 1, static B6
physiotherapist)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,
GPs, AHPs, FCPs and ED Advanced practitioners. We have excellent communication with our
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 AED. CPD is offered in
the form of regular in-service training, internal and external courses and is
supported by robust job-plans.
About us
The MSK Outpatient Service 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 on 01928 753206 or Jacqueline.wood13@nhs.net / or Jill Willerton, Senior Physiotherapist on 01925
662500
Interview Date:Friday 4th
August
Job description
Job responsibilities
Utilises
a range of specialist skills in the assessment and treatment of own caseload of
clients/patients, developing specialised programmes of care individually and/or
in groups in a variety of settings.
To
work within the wider multi-disciplinary team and provide specialist advice.
Supervises
less experienced students and staff.
To
contribute to the respiratory on call rota (Physiotherapy only)
To
contribute to a seven-day service, and extended hours on a rota basis, as
required by the needs of the service.
Please see attached job description for full details of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Utilises
a range of specialist skills in the assessment and treatment of own caseload of
clients/patients, developing specialised programmes of care individually and/or
in groups in a variety of settings.
To
work within the wider multi-disciplinary team and provide specialist advice.
Supervises
less experienced students and staff.
To
contribute to the respiratory on call rota (Physiotherapy only)
To
contribute to a seven-day service, and extended hours on a rota basis, as
required by the needs of the service.
Please see attached job description for full details of the post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in core rotations which can be demonstrated in the selection process situation.
- Previous 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.
- Previous experience in MSK OP Physiotherapy at same grade as rotational physio.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc hons in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- HCPC registration.
- Evidence of formal post registration training and experience.
Desirable
- Certificated attendance at external and internal courses relevant to area of work.
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to work across sites and work outside of normal office hours.
- Participation in weekend and on-call rotas.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Essential
- Contribute to a 7-day working service.
- To 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
- With every patient, concentration is required to listen, observe, evaluate, document, plan and act on information gathered. Work can frequently be unpredictable and interrupted.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Team working skills.
- Good interpersonal and partnership working skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to use a computer.
- Demonstrate respect for individual patient and staff members.
- Ability to engage and involve staff in the team and use experience with patients to improve the patient experience.
- Ability to handle difficult and emotional situations.
- Developed clinical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills.
Desirable
- Presentation skills.
- Problem solving ability.
- Organisational skills.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT
Essential
- To 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.
- ** Please see attached job description for full person specification**
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in core rotations which can be demonstrated in the selection process situation.
- Previous 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.
- Previous experience in MSK OP Physiotherapy at same grade as rotational physio.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc hons in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
- HCPC registration.
- Evidence of formal post registration training and experience.
Desirable
- Certificated attendance at external and internal courses relevant to area of work.
PHYSICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to work across sites and work outside of normal office hours.
- Participation in weekend and on-call rotas.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Essential
- Contribute to a 7-day working service.
- To 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
- With every patient, concentration is required to listen, observe, evaluate, document, plan and act on information gathered. Work can frequently be unpredictable and interrupted.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Team working skills.
- Good interpersonal and partnership working skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to use a computer.
- Demonstrate respect for individual patient and staff members.
- Ability to engage and involve staff in the team and use experience with patients to improve the patient experience.
- Ability to handle difficult and emotional situations.
- Developed clinical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills.
Desirable
- Presentation skills.
- Problem solving ability.
- Organisational skills.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT
Essential
- To 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.
- ** Please see attached job description for full person specification**
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.
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.
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
Cheshire
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
