Job summary
Experienced Band 6 MSK / Hydrotherapy Physiotherapist:
- Permanent post - Torbay Hospital 37.5hrs (25hrs MSK / 12.5hrs Hydrotherapy)
We are looking for a permanent full-time Band 6 Musculo-skeletal (MSK) / Hydrotherapy Physiotherapist to join the Torbay and South Devon MSK service within this split post, based at Torbay Hospital. This is an ideal opportunity for a physiotherapist who enjoys the challenge of a varied, often complex clinical caseload, and wishes to develop their diagnostic, clinical reasoning and rehabilitation skills further.
Our innovative MSK physiotherapy service offers rapid access, self-referral and the well-established Single Point of Access (SPoA) pathways from physiotherapy into orthopaedics for patients with hip, knee and spinal conditions.
CPD is at the forefront of our service, ensuring we offer high quality care to our patients. We host external courses, provide funding for training and deliver service wide training events to support your CPD.
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Main duties of the job
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to people presenting at musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatient and hydrotherapy clinics based in physiotherapy departments across South Devon. There is a rapid access booking system in place with up to 50% of patients self-referring.
To act as a source of expertise on the assessment and management of general MSK and hydrotherapy patients to patients, physiotherapists, student physiotherapists, assistants/technical instructors, other healthcare professionals, G.P's, and consultants.
To educate and train physiotherapists, students, and other healthcare professionals in physiotherapeutic management of general MSK and hydrotherapy conditions requiring an inpatient episode.
About us
Why work with us - As an organisation Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust (TSDFT) values staff and the diverse experiences and contributions they bring. We pride ourselves in being an inclusive organisation where every individual has the opportunity to make a difference. We are a mindful employer recognising employee health and wellbeing as a fundamental part of our success.
TSDFT is a leader in innovation-integrated health and social care across acute and community services. Our aim is to provide high quality, safe health and social care at the right time, in the right place to support the people of Torbay and South Devon to live their lives to the full. The Physiotherapy Service is integral to ensuring that this statement of purpose is delivered to our communities. For staff this gives unequalled scope for joint working, skill sharing and learning in a supportive environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see our attached job description and person specification form for full details.
#CaretojoinusTSD
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- State registration - current HCPC certificate
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
- Experience within the NHS as a Band 5 physiotherapist working in a range of clinical settings, including the musculoskeletal field.
Desirable
- Qualification in acupuncture
- Post graduate qualification in Maitland's/Society of Orthopaedic Medicine/McKenzie
- oPost graduate qualification in Maitland's/Society of Orthopaedic Medicine/McKenzie
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions.
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team (health / social care).
- Clinical skills encompassing the core areas of exercise therapy, management of pain relief, mobility training and therapeutic handling.
- Sound assessment skills with clinical reasoning and analytical ability.
- Proven ability of complex case management.
- Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines, and experience of implementing these recommendations in practice.
- Competent IT skills.
- Ability to maintain judgment under pressure
Desirable
- Training in Staff Appraisal
- Presentation skills
- Clinical educator course
- Evidence of participating in Clinical Audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / degree in physiotherapy
- State registration - current HCPC certificate
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio
- Experience within the NHS as a Band 5 physiotherapist working in a range of clinical settings, including the musculoskeletal field.
Desirable
- Qualification in acupuncture
- Post graduate qualification in Maitland's/Society of Orthopaedic Medicine/McKenzie
- oPost graduate qualification in Maitland's/Society of Orthopaedic Medicine/McKenzie
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced working knowledge of a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions.
- Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team (health / social care).
- Clinical skills encompassing the core areas of exercise therapy, management of pain relief, mobility training and therapeutic handling.
- Sound assessment skills with clinical reasoning and analytical ability.
- Proven ability of complex case management.
- Knowledge of the relevant NSFs and clinical guidelines, and experience of implementing these recommendations in practice.
- Competent IT skills.
- Ability to maintain judgment under pressure
Desirable
- Training in Staff Appraisal
- Presentation skills
- Clinical educator course
- Evidence of participating in Clinical Audit
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).
