Job summary
Our amazing team have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Physiotherapist to join the Rheumatology Team as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
The successful post holder will be required to work alongside the existing Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and unregistered staff in the development of the Rheumatology team within the context of the wider Rehabilitation Service.
The focus of this role is the provision of evidence based highly specialised physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients within the speciality with an emphasis on those with highly complex and/or chronic presentation.
You will join a dynamic MDT and work very closely with the rheumatology consultants and specialist nurses.
Our Trust is offering financial incentives such as a £2000 welcome incentive and relocation expenses, subject to terms and conditions.
Further details of these incentives can be discussed at interview
Main duties of the job
- To use advanced clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate individual management and treatment plan, in agreement with the patient. To review and evaluate patient's condition at each physiotherapy session and to amend the treatment programme as necessary to achieve planned objectives.
- To accept day to day clinical responsibility for the Rheumatology speciality and to organise this efficiently and effectively with regard to clinical priorities, use of time and staff available. To ensure a high standard of clinical care and support by all staff.
- To support service needs and developments within the current political agenda by contributing to the continued professional development of Multi-Disciplinary Team.
- To provide therapy to patients within the Rehabilitation Services as part of an agreed working rota.
About us
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) King's Lynn is located near some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK, along the north Norfolk coast, and not far from Sandringham House.
We provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based healthcare services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, in addition to parts of Breckland, Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire.
We have more than 4,000 staff and volunteers, approximately 530 beds, and a helipad for air ambulances. We work with neighbouring hospitals for the provision of tertiary services, including as part of regional partnership and network models of care, such as the trauma network.
In February 2022 the significant progress that has been made at QEH was recognised by the Care Quality Commission who rated the Trust as 'Good' in all of the core services they inspected. They recommended the Trust moves out of the recovery support system (formerly special measures).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Advanced knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
- A sound knowledge of rheumatic diseases. Ability to use a wide range of assessment and treatment techniques.
- Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience of staff supervision and appraisal.
- Good knowledge of outcome measures in rheumatology assessment and treatment.
- Sound knowledge of national guidelines and standards.
- Demonstration of commitment to continued professional development through post graduate education
Desirable
- Computer skills using Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Experience
Essential
- 2 years clinical experience as a band 6 outpatient physiotherapist
Desirable
- Covered a variety of specialties as a band 5 physiotherapist
- Member of an appropriate specialist interest group
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- B.Sc. in physiotherapy (3 year) or M.Sc. in physiotherapy (2 year) (Fast-track qualification with previous degree) or Diploma in physiotherapy (3 year)
- Health & Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Post graduate management training
- Fieldwork educator course
Person Specification
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Advanced knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
- A sound knowledge of rheumatic diseases. Ability to use a wide range of assessment and treatment techniques.
- Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience of staff supervision and appraisal.
- Good knowledge of outcome measures in rheumatology assessment and treatment.
- Sound knowledge of national guidelines and standards.
- Demonstration of commitment to continued professional development through post graduate education
Desirable
- Computer skills using Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Experience
Essential
- 2 years clinical experience as a band 6 outpatient physiotherapist
Desirable
- Covered a variety of specialties as a band 5 physiotherapist
- Member of an appropriate specialist interest group
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- B.Sc. in physiotherapy (3 year) or M.Sc. in physiotherapy (2 year) (Fast-track qualification with previous degree) or Diploma in physiotherapy (3 year)
- Health & Care Professions Council registration
Desirable
- Post graduate management training
- Fieldwork educator course
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
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).
