Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Static Band 5
Physiotherapist to work in a split role at Evesham Community hospital and the
Princess of Wales hospital. The successful applicant will be at the forefront of expert clinical practice and the
transformation of services in a beautiful riverside town, in the local
community hospitals, nestled in the Vale of Evesham and in Bromsgrove.
This is a
full time, one year static position in the field of musculoskeletal practice,
which will serve as an ideal foundation for anyone wanting to progress their
skills in this area. Support will be
provided within the local team, which includes Advanced Practitioners, Clinical
Leader and a First Contact Practitioner. Support will also be accessible from
other band 5s already based within the trust. A key role will involve lending
support to our well-developed Practice Based learning for the students from the
University of Worcester.
You can
expect personal and professional development on a daily ad hoc basis and
through a formal 5 weekly in-service training and clinical supervision
programme. The Trust provides a structure offering career mobility, coaching
and/or mentoring.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve patient assessment and
delivery of physiotherapy interventions to the adult population of
Worcestershire within a busy OP department based in the local community
hospital.
You will be required to assess, treat and
manage a very varied caseload of patients as we receive referrals from GPs, the
acute sector of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire and self-referrals. This will include patients with acute
conditions such as fractures and post-surgery, alongside more longstanding MSK
conditions such as LBP, OA and tendinopathies.
We would expect you to contribute to high quality,
patient-centred care using evidence-based knowledge and skill. There will also
be an opportunity to assist with service development and to teach and supervise
other clinicians and students and help to shape the future service delivery and
workforce.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate the values and beliefs of the
organisation.
- Act as a role model to colleagues,
maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
- Use their initiative and take responsibility
for the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
- Provide a physiotherapy service within a
defined area, working as part of a specialist MSK physiotherapy team.
- Undertake physiotherapeutic assessments of
patients with diverse, complex and acute/chronic presentation, to determine
clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatments needed, and to maintain records
as an autonomous practitioner.
- Hold responsibility for own caseload and be
responsible for a defined area of the service/particular patient type, working
without direct supervision.
- Deputise for Senior Physiotherapists.
- Supervise and train students, health care
professionals, carers and assistants in physiotherapeutic management, as
appropriate. This includes working as a member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Demonstrate the values and beliefs of the
organisation.
- Act as a role model to colleagues,
maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.
- Use their initiative and take responsibility
for the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
- Provide a physiotherapy service within a
defined area, working as part of a specialist MSK physiotherapy team.
- Undertake physiotherapeutic assessments of
patients with diverse, complex and acute/chronic presentation, to determine
clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatments needed, and to maintain records
as an autonomous practitioner.
- Hold responsibility for own caseload and be
responsible for a defined area of the service/particular patient type, working
without direct supervision.
- Deputise for Senior Physiotherapists.
- Supervise and train students, health care
professionals, carers and assistants in physiotherapeutic management, as
appropriate. This includes working as a member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas.
- Awareness of audit
- Awareness of research processes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a variety of specialities
Desirable
- Experience of delegation to unqualified staff
- Experience of audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical course/s
- Evidence of relevant post Graduate courses/CPD, maintained in portfolio
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (verbal/written)
- Self-directed learning
- Good critical appraisal skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Knowledge of IT skills
- Ability to work independently/ collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure
- Effective time management
- Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date records
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas.
- Awareness of audit
- Awareness of research processes
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a variety of specialities
Desirable
- Experience of delegation to unqualified staff
- Experience of audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical course/s
- Evidence of relevant post Graduate courses/CPD, maintained in portfolio
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (verbal/written)
- Self-directed learning
- Good critical appraisal skills
- Teaching and presentation skills
- Knowledge of IT skills
- Ability to work independently/ collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure
- Effective time management
- Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date records
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Committed to personal and team development
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
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).
