Job summary
We are looking for an experienced MSK outpatient physiotherapist with a holistic approach to patient care that adopts the core values of MSE Hospitals.
You will be specialised in advanced musculoskeletal skills assessing and treating patients with complex pathology. You will have experience in leading a team, service development and project management. You would also have experience of multidisciplinary working and be a role model for the department, working with the Clinical and Operational Managers on workforce and service planning.
Main duties of the job
This post creates a fantastic opportunity for you to work within a busy outpatient physiotherapy department, assessing and treating patients with musculoskeletal conditions.
Patients will be referred to the service from their General Practitioners or a variety of members of the multidisciplinary team. They may have been assessed and triaged through our clinical assessment and triage service (CATS) or be direct referrals from the orthopaedic wards.
About us
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this role please see the attached job description, however key responsibilities or the role are:
- To maintain a clinical caseload of MSK patients.
- To undertake clinics at satellite GP practices in line with service requirements.
- To refer for x-rays and scans as clinically indicated.
- To review results for investigations and escalate as appropriate.
- To actively participate in junior staff supervision, in-service training and team meetings.
We look forward to your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of this role please see the attached job description, however key responsibilities or the role are:
- To maintain a clinical caseload of MSK patients.
- To undertake clinics at satellite GP practices in line with service requirements.
- To refer for x-rays and scans as clinically indicated.
- To review results for investigations and escalate as appropriate.
- To actively participate in junior staff supervision, in-service training and team meetings.
We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equiv in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Clinical educator training
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience
- Experience supervising band 5 and 6 staff, students and assistants
- Excellent clinical skills
- Experience in the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of local resources
- Experience working in tier 2 clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equiv in Physiotherapy
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Clinical educator training
- Leadership qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Extensive post graduate experience
- Experience supervising band 5 and 6 staff, students and assistants
- Excellent clinical skills
- Experience in the NHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of local resources
- Experience working in tier 2 clinics
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).
