Job summary
We are excited to advertise for a Band 7 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist. In our large MSK team we are looking for a physiotherapist with extensive experience and expertise in managing the range of MSK conditions and in return you will receive support in the form of a well structured supervision programme and access to internal/external training. You will have the opportunity to lead a small team in the department and develop staff. We support undergraduate students on placement throughout the year. Our service provides MSK physiotherapy to the patients of Enfield and the South Hertfordshire area. The successful candidate will be based at Chase Farm Hospital in Enfield and will have the opportunity to work at outreach clinics in this area.
Main duties of the job
To perform comprehensive specialist physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions, to provide a clinical diagnosis and develop and deliver an individualised treatment programme.To contribute to and support the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to service protocols with support and guidance from the MSK managerTo undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitionerIn line with the rest of the team, to liaise with GPs and Consultants and other professional staff in order to develop and maintain good working relationshipsTo develop and demonstrate specialist skills within the field and support management in an agreed area of musculo-skeletal care.
About us
North Mid is part of North Central London integrated care system - consisting of the NHS and Local authority organisations in Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. As with other ICS's, we are working increasingly closely with partners and indeed many of our financial and performance objectives are measured at this system level. Whilst all organisations remain as standalone, statutory bodies we have an ICS infrastructure for making shared decisions and agreeing shared approaches.
We are proud of our staff and want to ensure their training allows them to provide excellent clinical care. We are also a training unit for medical students from UCL and St George's University Grenada, and for nursing and midwifery students from Middlesex and City Universities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal specifications for the outline of the job and responsibilities
After several years of ever closer working, North Mid and Royal Free London are planning to come together as one organisation to enable them to go further and faster in improving services for patients and the health of the local community than they can achieve separately. The merger of North Mid into the RFL group is currently expected to take place on 1 January 2025, subject to NHS England and Secretary of State approval.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal specifications for the outline of the job and responsibilities
After several years of ever closer working, North Mid and Royal Free London are planning to come together as one organisation to enable them to go further and faster in improving services for patients and the health of the local community than they can achieve separately. The merger of North Mid into the RFL group is currently expected to take place on 1 January 2025, subject to NHS England and Secretary of State approval.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Physiotherapy Degree/Diploma
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Relevant training and education
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to process, manage and communicate complex information
- The ability to recognise and work with diversity
- Advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Supervision and teaching experience
- Management of complex pain and chronic conditions
- Audit and Evaluation skills
Desirable
- Understanding of how N.H.S. policy and strategy impact on own workload
- Awareness of current issues/developments pertinent to own profession and field including legal frameworks
- Awareness of Research and evaluation.
Experience
Essential
- MSK Band 6 in outpatients.
- 5 years post grad-clinical experience including experience of core areas.
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Substantial recent experience of management of Musculoskeletal conditions, including complex and chronic conditions.
Desirable
- experience of GP practice based physiotherapy and or lone working.
- NHS experience
- Band 7 experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English including the ability to generate letters and reports of a high calibre
- Ability to deal with difficult situations involving conflict and/or distressed patients/carers/staff.
- Reliable, flexible, motivated diplomatic team worker who is able to demonstrate initiative, good time management and organisational skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet demands of the post including travel.
- To demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care
Desirable
- Fluent in any other local language
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- HCPC Registration
- Physiotherapy Degree/Diploma
- Evidence of relevant CPD
Desirable
- Member of CSP
- Relevant training and education
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to process, manage and communicate complex information
- The ability to recognise and work with diversity
- Advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- Supervision and teaching experience
- Management of complex pain and chronic conditions
- Audit and Evaluation skills
Desirable
- Understanding of how N.H.S. policy and strategy impact on own workload
- Awareness of current issues/developments pertinent to own profession and field including legal frameworks
- Awareness of Research and evaluation.
Experience
Essential
- MSK Band 6 in outpatients.
- 5 years post grad-clinical experience including experience of core areas.
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Substantial recent experience of management of Musculoskeletal conditions, including complex and chronic conditions.
Desirable
- experience of GP practice based physiotherapy and or lone working.
- NHS experience
- Band 7 experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English including the ability to generate letters and reports of a high calibre
- Ability to deal with difficult situations involving conflict and/or distressed patients/carers/staff.
- Reliable, flexible, motivated diplomatic team worker who is able to demonstrate initiative, good time management and organisational skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet demands of the post including travel.
- To demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care
Desirable
- Fluent in any other local language
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).
