Job summary
Berkshire Healthcare are seeking organised and motivated candidates for MSK Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist roles based at West Berkshire Community Hospital or Bath Road (Reading) We have 2 x 1 Year part time posts available (30/31 hours) and these will be offered as a fixed term contract for external candidates or a secondment (with potential to progress to a substantive role) for internal candidates.
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.
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
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 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.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 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.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
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.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- CSP membership
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or formal post-graduate qualification in relevant to specialist field or equivalent
- Post-graduate management / Leadership course
- Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field / reflective practice in this clinical field.
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
- Evidence of contribution to service development initiatives
- Experience of complex case management
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
- Understanding national policies /guidelines relevant to the area
- Evidence of knowledge and participation in Audit and Research
- 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
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between multiple sites
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Occupational health clearance
- Criminal Records Bureau clearance
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
- CSP membership
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- MSc or formal post-graduate qualification in relevant to specialist field or equivalent
- Post-graduate management / Leadership course
- Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field / reflective practice in this clinical field.
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
- Evidence of contribution to service development initiatives
- Experience of complex case management
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
- Understanding national policies /guidelines relevant to the area
- Evidence of knowledge and participation in Audit and Research
- 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
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between multiple sites
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Occupational health clearance
- Criminal Records Bureau clearance
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
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).
