Job summary
MSK Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist Outpatient Physiotherapist
Berkshire Healthcare are seeking organised and motivated candidates for an MSK Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist role based at West Berkshire Community Hospital or Wokingham Community Hospital. We have 2 full / part time fixed term contract roles available of 6 month / 1 year duration .
We receive a wide variety of referrals from GP surgeries, orthopaedic clinics and from the Trusts Specialist Spinal/Pain Service and MSK Community Specialist Service. You will be accountable for the clinical leadership and supervision of an excellent clinical team ranging from Bands 3 - 6 as well as being involved in the development of our rehabilitation pathways. You will also work closely with our team leads and Advanced Practice Physiotherapists (APPs) within Berkshire Healthcare to deliver a first class and seamless service to our patients.
This role requires a dynamic and enthusiastic person with excellent communication skills, who has experience of collaborative working. You should have a broad range of musculoskeletal outpatient postgraduate experience as a senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist and should also be able to demonstrate an advanced level of clinical skill and reasoning. The successful candidate will need to be committed to providing high quality, effective assessment and physiotherapy treatment, promoting self-management and empowerment of your patients.
Main duties of the job
- To provide the clinical leadership for the MSK Physiotherapy Team
- To manage your own independent caseload
- To work with the Team Lead to co-ordinate the overall management of the service
- To work collaboratively with the Integrated Pain and Spinal Service and MSK Community Specialist Service to provide seamless and effective care
The3/4 "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:
- To work as a clinical specialist practitioner to provide a high quality, responsive outpatient physiotherapy service for adults & children with musculoskeletal & orthopaedic conditions
- To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and caseload management
- To be responsible for the supervision and education of Band 5 and 6 physiotherapists, technical instructors, work experience students and physiotherapy students.
- To take the lead on driving forward the clinical development of the service.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.
Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- Salary ranging from£43,742 - £50,056per annum
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Laura Franklin via email at laura.franklin@berkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact Laura Franklin via email at laura.franklin@berkshire.nhs.uk who will be delighted to help.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field / reflective practice in this clinical field.
Desirable
- MSc or formal post-graduate qualification in relevant to specialist field or equivalent
- Post-graduate management / Leadership course
- CSP membership
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group
Previous Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate substantial relevant experience working as a senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist
- Substantial experience of supervision and appraising staff
- Demonstrate a high level of clinical reasoning skills
- Experience of complex case management
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to service development initiatives
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy in the relevant area
- Knowledge of this post and Trust
- Excellent Presentation Skills
- Self-directed learning
- Knowledge of Problem solving & Critical Appraisal
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Understanding of clinical governance and its relevance to this clinical area
- Demonstrates clinical leadership skills
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Competent IT skills
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development
- Exceptional time management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative
- Ability to contribute positively to team working / team morale
- Willingness to take directions / constructive criticism
Desirable
- Understanding national policies /guidelines relevant to the area
- Evidence of knowledge and participation in Audit and Research
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between multiple sites
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field / reflective practice in this clinical field.
Desirable
- MSc or formal post-graduate qualification in relevant to specialist field or equivalent
- Post-graduate management / Leadership course
- CSP membership
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group
Previous Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate substantial relevant experience working as a senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist
- Substantial experience of supervision and appraising staff
- Demonstrate a high level of clinical reasoning skills
- Experience of complex case management
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to service development initiatives
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy in the relevant area
- Knowledge of this post and Trust
- Excellent Presentation Skills
- Self-directed learning
- Knowledge of Problem solving & Critical Appraisal
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Understanding of clinical governance and its relevance to this clinical area
- Demonstrates clinical leadership skills
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Competent IT skills
- Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development
- Exceptional time management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Able to maintain judgement under pressure
- Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative
- Ability to contribute positively to team working / team morale
- Willingness to take directions / constructive criticism
Desirable
- Understanding national policies /guidelines relevant to the area
- Evidence of knowledge and participation in Audit and Research
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between multiple sites
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).
