Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated MSK physiotherapist to join our Hounslow MSK services as a band 7 MSK Physiotherapist.
The MSK service is made up of a large team of physiotherapists, including a consultant physiotherapist, and offers regular supervisions, teaching and appraisal. The service also has a hand injuries unit, MSK interface service, and women's health service.
You will be expected to supervise and teach staff, whilst also beinvolved in service improvement projects.
Candidates must be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and hold a degree in physiotherapy.
Main duties of the job
To provide an expert and highly developed musculoskeletal assessment, diagnosis and appropriate onward management of patients presenting with chronic and acute musculoskeletal problems to the service referred via their GP or other health professional.
Deliver programmes of supported patient self-management, in ways that facilitate behavioural change, optimises individuals' physical activity, mobility, fulfillment of personal goals and independence, and that minimise the need for pharmacological interventions
Support more junior staff with training, supervision and appraisal, whilst also beinvolved in service improvement projects.
About us
Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It's personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It's the NHS at its best and the difference you make is truly tangible.
Our colleagues often describe us as a family, and we know how important that sense of belonging and support is when you start a new job.Our preceptorship programme is second to none hence the award and logo.It's simple - happy, engaged staff provide better services. In 2018, we were named'Best Place to Work for Employee Satisfaction'by the Nursing Times. The same year, we won the Workforce category at the HSJ Awards. In the latest NHS Staff Survey results 2020, we had the best response rate amongst community trusts nationally.
We are the top community trust in the country on the theme Quality of care for the third year. We had the highest percentage of staff who felt they are able to deliver the care they aspire to and are satisfied with the quality of care they give to patients or service users.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy carefully and ensure that your application reflects the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy carefully and ensure that your application reflects the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Relevant special interest group membership
- Evidence of CPPD to Master's level or equivalent ( i.e qualified member of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, Injection Therapy, relevant MSc and drug prescribing course)
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of complex pain syndromes
- Be able to assess and diagnose a range of complex conditions providing appropriate treatment options
- Awareness of trust vision, values and strategic objectives
- Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management
- Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Excellent knowledge of the Equality Act and its implications related to service provision and learning within a public sector body
Desirable
- Knowledge of CQC standards and how they relate to outpatients
Experience
Essential
- Gateway question: Significant experience in musculoskeletal specialty of Physiotherapy in the NHS or equivalent experience.
- Broad experience of MSK conditions
- Experience of operational team management
- Lone working experience
Desirable
- Experience of performance management of Physiotherapists and students
- Experience in audit and evaluation
- Experience of service developments
- Working at Masters level or equivalent in MSK Physiotherapy
- Experience of leading complaints and incident investigations
- Understanding of the research process
SKILLS
Essential
- Always puts patients first
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and clearly at all levels of organisations, both internally and externally
- Excellent organization skills and ability to multitask, prioritise effectively and meet delivery standards
- Good IT skills and the ability to use or learn to use an electronic patient record system Presentation skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required as able
Desirable
- Able to organise and chair meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Relevant special interest group membership
- Evidence of CPPD to Master's level or equivalent ( i.e qualified member of the Musculoskeletal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, Injection Therapy, relevant MSc and drug prescribing course)
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of complex pain syndromes
- Be able to assess and diagnose a range of complex conditions providing appropriate treatment options
- Awareness of trust vision, values and strategic objectives
- Good working knowledge of all areas of clinical governance including quality, audit and risk management
- Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Excellent knowledge of the Equality Act and its implications related to service provision and learning within a public sector body
Desirable
- Knowledge of CQC standards and how they relate to outpatients
Experience
Essential
- Gateway question: Significant experience in musculoskeletal specialty of Physiotherapy in the NHS or equivalent experience.
- Broad experience of MSK conditions
- Experience of operational team management
- Lone working experience
Desirable
- Experience of performance management of Physiotherapists and students
- Experience in audit and evaluation
- Experience of service developments
- Working at Masters level or equivalent in MSK Physiotherapy
- Experience of leading complaints and incident investigations
- Understanding of the research process
SKILLS
Essential
- Always puts patients first
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and clearly at all levels of organisations, both internally and externally
- Excellent organization skills and ability to multitask, prioritise effectively and meet delivery standards
- Good IT skills and the ability to use or learn to use an electronic patient record system Presentation skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Willingness to work flexible hours when required as able
Desirable
- Able to organise and chair meetings
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).
