Job summary
We have exciting opportunities for a number of Senior MSK
Physiotherapists to join our friendly, supportive and successful MSK team in
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest
integrated health providers in the country.
The posts are at various sites within our Trust, both North
Durham region (UHND) and Easington (Peterlee & Seaham).
Being a large integrated team we are able to provide you
with many future career opportunities, experiences and progression in your
career.
The iMSK service comprises of Upper & Lower limb,
Spinal, A&E, Hand and Rheumatology ESPs, Junior, Senior and Advanced
Physiotherapists providing a robust training and supervision framework for all
staff.
The post holder has opportunities to develop
clinical, supervisory and leadership skills working alongside other Senior and
ESP physiotherapists. CPD opportunities are offered which can be tailored to
your needs. The post holder will have opportunity for rotation across the MSK
service to aid your development and progress in speciality areas. These can
include fracture clinic, urgent care, plastics, hydrotherapy and group
rehabilitation sessions
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist MSK Physiotherapist, you will be committed
to providing evidence based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. You will
manage a caseload where patients are referred from both Primary and Secondary
care and include those from the wider MSK Pathway (e.g. our First Contact
Practitioners and self-referral pathway. Your caseload of patients are referred
from both Primary and Secondary care and include those from the wider MSK
Pathway.
You will work closely with an Advanced Physiotherapy
Practitioner for support in advancing your clinical skills, knowledge and
leadership skills.
CDDFT MSK physiotherapy team has a strong
supportive culture for personal and professional development, clinical
supervision and opportunities for progression. There is a strong commitment to
continuing professional development and wellbeing support. The post holder will
support the clinical education of Physiotherapy students and the development of
junior rotational staff alongside supervising Therapy Assistants.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior MSK Physiotherapist in CD_iMSK service you will
be providing high quality care to an independent caseload referred with
musculoskeletal disorders. The post requires a high quality evidence based
assessment, clinically reasoned management, advice and rehabilitation of
patients with MSK conditions. You will independently manage a complex caseload
of patients referred from Primary care, secondary care and self referrals. The
post holder will be required to assist in supervision of junior staff as well
as peers within the CD_iMS service.
Within a normal working day you will have Senior and ESP
support available to escalate patients for further investigation, injections or
to discuss patients as required. Our
Physiotherapy intranet site provides you with guidance on all local MSK
pathways, protocols and evidence based patient advice leaflets. You will have
flexibility within your template to manage your review patients by telephone,
face to face or video consultations.
Physiotherapy Assistants are available at every site to
support you to rehabilitate patients, you are able to refer for individualised
care providing a robust plan or protocol is in place. You will be allocated
your own gym time to enable you to access well equipped gyms to rehabilitate
individual patients or within a group setting.
CDDFT support protected supervision time which is led by the
supervisee for your individual needs. You will have opportunities to assist in
service development or quality improvements projects as required.
Shadowing and training is available throughout the service
with consultants, A&E, plastics, FCPs in GP practices, ESPs in all
specialities, gym rehabilitation and hydrotherapy. This is arranged within your
personal development plan. The departments run in-service training sessions
together with access to learning on elearning-for-health. All AHP staff within
CDDFT are allocated a personal training budget from 2022 to 2025 to access
post-graduate training through Teesside University or other approved
physiotherapy courses.
CD_iMS use SystmOne for clinical note keeping - training can
be provided if you are unfamiliar with this System. CDDFT provide a full
induction program which includes mandatory training together with a local
physiotherapy induction as well as ICT training tailored to your needs.
Full training for student supervision can be arranged with a
local university and you would be supported by colleagues as required.
You will have access to Rehabmypatient program for
individualised exercise prescriptions for your patients, together with evidenced
based leaflets produced by the teams' special interest groups. These can be
accessed in paper or electronic versions according to patient's individual
needs.
You will have opportunities to develop leadership skills in
conjunction with clinical skills e.g interviewer, appraisal training. CD_iMS
encourages all staff to be involved with quality improvement projects and
promotes future career opportunities.
The department has a track record for staff wellbeing
support following all local CDDFT guidance, you will have access to a
well-being hub with the North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care System
(NENC ICS and you can be invited to the North East NHS outdoor wellbeing group.
CDIMS are commited to working collaboratively
with the NENC ICS reviewing workforce planning and MSK projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior MSK Physiotherapist in CD_iMSK service you will
be providing high quality care to an independent caseload referred with
musculoskeletal disorders. The post requires a high quality evidence based
assessment, clinically reasoned management, advice and rehabilitation of
patients with MSK conditions. You will independently manage a complex caseload
of patients referred from Primary care, secondary care and self referrals. The
post holder will be required to assist in supervision of junior staff as well
as peers within the CD_iMS service.
Within a normal working day you will have Senior and ESP
support available to escalate patients for further investigation, injections or
to discuss patients as required. Our
Physiotherapy intranet site provides you with guidance on all local MSK
pathways, protocols and evidence based patient advice leaflets. You will have
flexibility within your template to manage your review patients by telephone,
face to face or video consultations.
Physiotherapy Assistants are available at every site to
support you to rehabilitate patients, you are able to refer for individualised
care providing a robust plan or protocol is in place. You will be allocated
your own gym time to enable you to access well equipped gyms to rehabilitate
individual patients or within a group setting.
CDDFT support protected supervision time which is led by the
supervisee for your individual needs. You will have opportunities to assist in
service development or quality improvements projects as required.
Shadowing and training is available throughout the service
with consultants, A&E, plastics, FCPs in GP practices, ESPs in all
specialities, gym rehabilitation and hydrotherapy. This is arranged within your
personal development plan. The departments run in-service training sessions
together with access to learning on elearning-for-health. All AHP staff within
CDDFT are allocated a personal training budget from 2022 to 2025 to access
post-graduate training through Teesside University or other approved
physiotherapy courses.
CD_iMS use SystmOne for clinical note keeping - training can
be provided if you are unfamiliar with this System. CDDFT provide a full
induction program which includes mandatory training together with a local
physiotherapy induction as well as ICT training tailored to your needs.
Full training for student supervision can be arranged with a
local university and you would be supported by colleagues as required.
You will have access to Rehabmypatient program for
individualised exercise prescriptions for your patients, together with evidenced
based leaflets produced by the teams' special interest groups. These can be
accessed in paper or electronic versions according to patient's individual
needs.
You will have opportunities to develop leadership skills in
conjunction with clinical skills e.g interviewer, appraisal training. CD_iMS
encourages all staff to be involved with quality improvement projects and
promotes future career opportunities.
The department has a track record for staff wellbeing
support following all local CDDFT guidance, you will have access to a
well-being hub with the North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care System
(NENC ICS and you can be invited to the North East NHS outdoor wellbeing group.
CDIMS are commited to working collaboratively
with the NENC ICS reviewing workforce planning and MSK projects.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Out Patient MSK NHS physiotherapy. Experience including core competencies within musculoskeletal, neurology and pain management within the NHS setting. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and positively implement change. Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision of staff and students Experience of Cognitive behavioural therapy and Bio psycho-social model of care
- Consolidated respiratory training for on-call / emergency work
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent. Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience.
Desirable
- Recognised relevant academic qualification in relation to MSK conditions. An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing. Appropriate post graduate MSK training
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Experience of SystmOne for clinical note keeping
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research in management of MSK
- An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession. Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner. Ability to organise and prioritise and work to 18 RTT. Clear ability to manage waiting list pressures. Ability to maintain high levels of concentration and analysis of presenting symptoms from patients.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. ICT and clinical system skills.
- Presentational skills
Desirable
- Innovative approach to working life Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery.
- Knowledge, evidence and application of audit and research. Experience of quality improvement.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Out Patient MSK NHS physiotherapy. Experience including core competencies within musculoskeletal, neurology and pain management within the NHS setting. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and positively implement change. Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision of staff and students Experience of Cognitive behavioural therapy and Bio psycho-social model of care
- Consolidated respiratory training for on-call / emergency work
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent. Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience.
Desirable
- Recognised relevant academic qualification in relation to MSK conditions. An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing. Appropriate post graduate MSK training
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Experience of SystmOne for clinical note keeping
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research in management of MSK
- An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession. Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner. Ability to organise and prioritise and work to 18 RTT. Clear ability to manage waiting list pressures. Ability to maintain high levels of concentration and analysis of presenting symptoms from patients.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. ICT and clinical system skills.
- Presentational skills
Desirable
- Innovative approach to working life Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery.
- Knowledge, evidence and application of audit and research. Experience of quality improvement.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
