Job summary
SENIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST - MUSCULOSKELETAL OUT PATIENTS.BAND 6- FULL AND PART TIME CONSIDEREDAn opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join the MSK out-patient Physiotherapy team based within our integrated MSK Service . The post will be based in the Welwyn Garden City , Hertfordshire area but will include rotations in our various community musculoskeletal out-reach clinics in East and North Hertfordshire where required . Full or part time hours available and job share considered if appropriate.You will be part of Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust's multi- disciplinary Musculoskeletal Service supported by our team of Senior Clinicians and will be expected to provide highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and treatment to outpatients with complex needs and to provide expert advice, guidance and information to other professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals.
You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
- To provide specialist assessment, clinical diagnosis and treatment to patients with complex needs and to provide expert advice, guidance and information to other professionals, carers and relatives and other non-professionals.
- To provide physiotherapy treatment at Physiotherapy Outpatient department and musculoskeletal community outreach clinics in East and North Hertfordshire.
About us
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff
We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities
Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision
We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages
We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now
You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification.
Please state in your application HOW you meet the criteria.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification.
Please state in your application HOW you meet the criteria.
Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19
We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Valid Health Professions Council registration.
- Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working within MSK
- Attendance at post graduate courses in MSK
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional
- Development of expanded, specialist skills.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with colleagues, other disciplines, patients, relatives and carers.
- Developed ability to assess patient conditions, establish a diagnosis and formulate and deliver a treatment plan using a range of modalities.
- Developed Clinical problem solving ability.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Contributes to a culture where the safe care of patients is the primary concern.
- Involves patients in decision making around their care and treatment planning.
- Demonstrates flexibility to meet service delivery and individual patient needs.
- Understands confidentiality requirements and how these link to their role.
Other requirements
Essential
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Valid Health Professions Council registration.
- Physiotherapy degree qualification or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience of working within MSK
- Attendance at post graduate courses in MSK
- Documented evidence of Continuing Professional
- Development of expanded, specialist skills.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with colleagues, other disciplines, patients, relatives and carers.
- Developed ability to assess patient conditions, establish a diagnosis and formulate and deliver a treatment plan using a range of modalities.
- Developed Clinical problem solving ability.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Contributes to a culture where the safe care of patients is the primary concern.
- Involves patients in decision making around their care and treatment planning.
- Demonstrates flexibility to meet service delivery and individual patient needs.
- Understands confidentiality requirements and how these link to their role.
Other requirements
Essential
- Willingness to uphold the Trust's values
- Eligible to live and work in the UK
- Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
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).
