Job summary
Berkshire Healthcare are seeking two organised and motivated candidates for Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist positions in the Physiotherapy Outpatient team. The successful candidates will be required to work at either West Berkshire Community Hospital, Bath Road (Reading) or Wokingham Community Hospital. Site options will be discussed at interview. A B5 / 6 Development role could alternatively be considered and we would welcome applications on this basis.
We receive a wide variety of referrals from GP surgeries, orthopaedic clinics and from the Trusts Specialist Spinal Service (IPASS) and MSK Community Specialist Service (CSS). We have excellent clinical and administrative teams ranging from Bands 3 - 7 and you will have access to Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists for supervision and In-Service Training as well as links with a team of 24 APPs in IPASS and CSS.
The successful candidates will need to be committed to providing high quality, effective assessment and physiotherapy treatment, promoting self-management and empowerment of your patients. They should demonstrate postgraduate experience for a minimum of 12 months inclusive of MSK rotations and a passion for musculoskeletal out-patients.
Main duties of the job
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To be involved in supervision and education of junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, technical instructors, work experience students and physiotherapy students
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a 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. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the 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 including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment 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:
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:
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/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC Registration
Desirable
- CSP membership
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- 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
- Postgraduate / undergraduate experience in musculoskeletal / orthopaedic out patients
- Postgraduate experience for a minimum of 12 months
- Experience of working in UK health systems / NHS
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience covering core rotations
- Supervision of juniors / assistants / students
- Experience of delegating tasks
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy in the relevant area
- Knowledge of this post and Trust
- Presentation Skills
- Self-directed learning
- Knowledge of Problem solving & Critical Appraisal
- Ability to work independently, but seek help when required.
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Research
- Awareness of relevant National and local policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and legal responsibilities of the role and its implications for services.
- Competent IT skills
- Good time management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Ability to contribute positively to team working / team morale
- Willingness to take directions / constructive criticism
- Willingness to learn
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- Ability to travel between multiple sites
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC Registration
Desirable
- CSP membership
- Membership of relevant Special Interest Group
Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- 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
- Postgraduate / undergraduate experience in musculoskeletal / orthopaedic out patients
- Postgraduate experience for a minimum of 12 months
- Experience of working in UK health systems / NHS
Desirable
- Postgraduate experience covering core rotations
- Supervision of juniors / assistants / students
- Experience of delegating tasks
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy in the relevant area
- Knowledge of this post and Trust
- Presentation Skills
- Self-directed learning
- Knowledge of Problem solving & Critical Appraisal
- Ability to work independently, but seek help when required.
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Research
- Awareness of relevant National and local policies and guidelines relevant to the area
- Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Understanding of Clinical Governance and legal responsibilities of the role and its implications for services.
- Competent IT skills
- Good time management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Ability to contribute positively to team working / team morale
- Willingness to take directions / constructive criticism
- Willingness to learn
Additional Requirements
Desirable
- 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).
