Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to
join our Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy service across Worcestershire with
clinics at The Princess of Wales Hospital, Bromsgrove. We are able to offer a 0.6WTE (22.5 hours per
week) permanent Band 6 Musculoskeletal position.
We pride ourselves in providing outstanding
care to patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We will provide you
with resources to develop and progress a long-term career as well as
flexibility, continual professional development and a wide range of wellbeing
and support.
We offer a robust In-service training
programme with includes monthly IST, clinical supervision and journal club
alongside county wide training sessions and courses. Our Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners work
alongside our core Physiotherapy team and support with our training programme.
If you would like to discuss informally if
this is the right role for you, please get in touch with Recruiting Manager
which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of a Musculoskeletal
Physiotherapy team, alongside other Physiotherapists, Physio assistants and
Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioners.
You will also need to link in with the wider MDT across various
platforms.
You will be required to manage a varied
caseload of musculoskeletal conditions including orthopaedic, post-surgical and
chronic conditions. As a member of the
team you will have an active part in training junior members of staff and
students on placements.
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. 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
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake physiotherapy assessments and treatment of patients who
may have highly complex and acute / chronic presentation, to determine clinical
diagnosis and physiotherapy treatments needed, and to maintain records as an
autonomous practitioner.
Formulate individualised management and treatment plans using
clinical reasoning and utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to
deliver specialised programmes of care.
Educate and train
physiotherapists, health care professionals, physiotherapy students, carers and
assistants in physiotherapeutic management. This includes contribution to CPD
of the MDT.
Accept clinical
responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise / triage
this efficiently and effectively regarding clinical priorities and use of time.
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
Undertake physiotherapy assessments and treatment of patients who
may have highly complex and acute / chronic presentation, to determine clinical
diagnosis and physiotherapy treatments needed, and to maintain records as an
autonomous practitioner.
Formulate individualised management and treatment plans using
clinical reasoning and utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to
deliver specialised programmes of care.
Educate and train
physiotherapists, health care professionals, physiotherapy students, carers and
assistants in physiotherapeutic management. This includes contribution to CPD
of the MDT.
Accept clinical
responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and to organise / triage
this efficiently and effectively regarding clinical priorities and use of time.
For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post Graduate) courses / CPD maintained in portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical course
- Clinical Educators qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas.
- Awareness of audit
- Awareness of research processes
- Excellent IT skills
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students.
- Experience of delegation to qualified / unqualified staff
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 level
- Experience working in NHS
- Experience of audit
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour and role model good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written format
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure
- Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date patient records.
- Effective time management
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
- HPC registration
- Evidence of relevant post Graduate) courses / CPD maintained in portfolio
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Relevant validated clinical course
- Clinical Educators qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of physiotherapy in relevant areas.
- Awareness of audit
- Awareness of research processes
- Excellent IT skills
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years post graduate experience including work in a variety of specialities
- Experience of supervision of junior staff or students.
- Experience of delegation to qualified / unqualified staff
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6 level
- Experience working in NHS
- Experience of audit
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour and role model good behaviour
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
- Ability to praise and be supportive to others
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written format
- Able to maintain judgement and work effectively under pressure
- Ability to maintain contemporaneous, accurate and up to date patient records.
- Effective time management
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
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).
