Job summary
Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist (and would consider band 5-6 development role)
Permanent Role
Royal Free Hospital
37.5 Hours per week
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation one of the biggest NHS Trusts in the UK, delivering care to more than 1.6 million people a year through our three main hospitals: Barnet, Chase Farm and Royal Free.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a band 6 MSK Physiotherapists to be part of the MSK Outpatient Physiotherapy service at the Royal Free Hospital site. The successful candidate will be expected to work at a specialised level of practice in the treatment of MSK conditions, with the majority of referrals seen being referred via Orthopaedics and Rheumatology. The main rotation is into the hand therapy service at the Royal Free Hospital. You will be supported by the whole team and have a Band 7 Physiotherapist supervisor.
The successful candidate is required to be able demonstrate the Trust values, the responsibilities of the job description and person specification. In particular you should have proven experience of working in an MSK setting. We work closely with Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners in a range of specialties, the Orthopaedic and Rheumatology teams, as well as the Hand therapy and Pelvic health teams. We deliver a variety of group sessions, and we have our own aquatic therapy pool. We are lucky to be supported by a dedicated therapies education team and an AHP research and development team.
If you believe you meet the criteria of the person specification and would like to join the Royal Free at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
To find out more about working at the Royal Free please visit our website at: www.royalfree.nhs.uk/jobs
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification documents attached.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties for this role are described in detail in the job description and person specification documents attached.
This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional qualifications
Essential
- Degree/graduate diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Certificated graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty and management responsibilities taught by experts in their area
- Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post registration experience with experience in musculoskeletal services
- Understanding and application of the PT process with evidence of clinical reasoning and clinical problem solving
- Evidence of CPD in the form of a professional portfolio detailing post-graduate structured, supervised in-service training received/attended
- Teaching/education of colleagues/ multidisciplinary team and/or public/carers
- Team working and ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of presentation of own research /project/audit work which informed departmental development
- Thorough understanding of setting & maintaining clinical standards & clinical audit
- Evidence of contribution to change within the workplace
- Understanding of role of therapy within current evolving health environment
Desirable
- Currently working at B6 level in outpatient MSK department
- Supervision of more junior staff/TSWs and/or students
- Broad experience on a rotational scheme
- Evidence of involvement in research/audit
- Independently manage groups
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and use initiative
- Evidence of specialist clinical skills
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary, with a willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- Effective clinical reasoning skills & ability to reflect on own practice
- Positive attitude to change; self motivating
- Appreciation of need for personal accountability for governance issues (to include confidentiality, Health & Safety and risk management) and how these affect self and others
- Legislation and litigation related to therapy
- To manage stressful situations by remaining calm, objective and professional at all times
- Good presentation skills
- Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern; to be flexible
- To be proactive in service development, liaising closely with seniors/MDT in order to promote clinical excellence
Desirable
- Competent IT skills - word processing, email, internet, Excel
- Commitment to personal and departmental development
- Problem solving approach to clinical interventions
- Knowledge of relevant standardised assessments, and relevant outcome measures
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional qualifications
Essential
- Degree/graduate diploma in Physiotherapy
- Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
- Certificated graduate courses or equivalent in-house training in clinical specialty and management responsibilities taught by experts in their area
- Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post registration experience with experience in musculoskeletal services
- Understanding and application of the PT process with evidence of clinical reasoning and clinical problem solving
- Evidence of CPD in the form of a professional portfolio detailing post-graduate structured, supervised in-service training received/attended
- Teaching/education of colleagues/ multidisciplinary team and/or public/carers
- Team working and ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of presentation of own research /project/audit work which informed departmental development
- Thorough understanding of setting & maintaining clinical standards & clinical audit
- Evidence of contribution to change within the workplace
- Understanding of role of therapy within current evolving health environment
Desirable
- Currently working at B6 level in outpatient MSK department
- Supervision of more junior staff/TSWs and/or students
- Broad experience on a rotational scheme
- Evidence of involvement in research/audit
- Independently manage groups
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and use initiative
- Evidence of specialist clinical skills
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively within different teams both multi and uni-disciplinary, with a willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- Effective clinical reasoning skills & ability to reflect on own practice
- Positive attitude to change; self motivating
- Appreciation of need for personal accountability for governance issues (to include confidentiality, Health & Safety and risk management) and how these affect self and others
- Legislation and litigation related to therapy
- To manage stressful situations by remaining calm, objective and professional at all times
- Good presentation skills
- Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi-tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattern; to be flexible
- To be proactive in service development, liaising closely with seniors/MDT in order to promote clinical excellence
Desirable
- Competent IT skills - word processing, email, internet, Excel
- Commitment to personal and departmental development
- Problem solving approach to clinical interventions
- Knowledge of relevant standardised assessments, and relevant outcome measures
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).
