Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist band 6
Physiotherapist to join the OCATS Team based at Warrington Wolves. You will
work within a large busy musculoskeletal outpatient service managing referrals
from GP practices and secondary care Orthopaedic services. You will work
exclusively within MSK conditions and engage in assessment of treatment of a
range of musculoskeletal conditions.
Your working day will comprise a range of 1 to 1 sessions
with patients in addition to any classes that may be required that are based in
our gym at Wolves. As we offer range of
gym classes this will form an important part of your role. Your workload will
be spread across a 5 day working week (Monday to Friday) where a compressed
working week (i.e. across 4 days with some longer days) are encouraged to
manage demand which therefore offers the opportunity to have 3 days off in
every 7 days. While based at Warrington Wolves there will be a requirement to
work at one of our satellite clinics within the Warrington area as service
demand dictates.
You will be supported by a team from 8A level
clinical specialists, team of B7, B6 and B5 physiotherapists, along with our
GPwSi and Biomechanical Podiatrist, through to our Band 2 Assistant. A mentoring tree for more formal support
exists, however peer support opportunities are available on a regular basis
with time blocked in diaries for this purpose.
Main duties of the job
To
provide a high quality physiotherapy service in clinic within a community
setting to patients with musculo-skeletal dysfunction.
To
provide advice and education to other physiotherapists and students in the
management of physiotherapy conditions.
To
take a role in the assessment and treatment of patients who may have complex
and/or chronic presentations.
To
determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment and to maintain
records as an autonomous practitioner.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical
To
undertake reasoned physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with a range of
musculo-skeletal dysfunctions, adults in Warrington and children aged 5-16 in
Warrington.
To
provide appropriate specialised physiotherapy treatment based on a sound
knowledge of evidence based practice, using a range of manual and
electrotherapy techniques, and formulation of individualised home management
programmes.
To
evaluate physiotherapy intervention and respond appropriately to findings.
To
work autonomously without the direct supervision of physiotherapy colleagues
within scope of practice and refer to peers and senior colleagues, when
appropriate.
To
ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
To
provide spontaneous and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives,
carers and other professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of
physiotherapy and to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To provide a high
quality physiotherapy service in clinic within a community setting to patients
with musculo-skeletal dysfunction.
To provide advice and
education to other physiotherapists and students in the management of
physiotherapy conditions.
To take a role in the
assessment and treatment of patients who may have complex and/or chronic
presentations.
To determine clinical
diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment and to maintain records as an autonomous
practitioner.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical
To undertake reasoned
physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with a range of musculo-skeletal
dysfunctions, adults in Warrington and children aged 5-16 in Warrington.
To provide appropriate
specialised physiotherapy treatment based on a sound knowledge of evidence
based practice, using a range of manual and electrotherapy techniques, and
formulation of individualised home management programmes.
To evaluate
physiotherapy intervention and respond appropriately to findings.
To work autonomously
without the direct supervision of physiotherapy colleagues within scope of
practice and refer to peers and senior colleagues, when appropriate.
To ensure a high
standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
To provide spontaneous
and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other
professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to
ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
To be responsible for
equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy treatment, and to adhere to trust
policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure its safe use.
Be an active member of
the multidisciplinary team and liaising with them regarding patient management
To supervise/ educate
and assess the performance of junior members of staff/ students.
Professional Development
To undertake the
measurement and evaluation of own work and current practices through the use
and application of evidence-based practice projects, audit, research and
outcome measures.
To identify personal
training needs and maintain up-to-date clinical expertise by using appropriate
learning opportunities.
To participate in
protected learning time, including sharing in the delivery of education after
external courses.
To attend internal
courses both organised by the physiotherapy department and mandatory courses
delivered by the TRUST.
To participate in the
staff appraisal scheme.
Education and Research
To provide advice and
education to patients, GPs and other health care professionals.
To participate in
relevant research.
Organisational
To accept clinical
responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this
effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To work as a lone
practitioner, with access to a senior physiotherapist, at one or more GP
surgeries and community bases; prioritise referrals according to clinical need,
organise appointments, manage daily workload, paper and computer administration
tasks, and making and receiving telephone calls before, during and after clinic
sessions.
To provide and maintain
accurate and up-to-date patient records and to communicate assessment and
treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of letters,
reports and entries onto IT systems, in accordance with TRUST and CSP
guidelines.
To be actively involved
in the provision and collection of accurate statistical information.
To undertake and
participate in clinical audit relevant to the post.
To assist the team
leader and senior physiotherapist in evaluating the service and identifying
areas of improvement. To assist in implementation of new working practices.
To comply with the
organisation and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in the
reviewing and updating as appropriate.
Communication
To use communication
skills:
Effectively
and sensitively with a flexible approach.
To give patients details of their condition, its management and plans of
treatment. This may involve explaining
the nature of, chronic or disabling conditions and possible poor outcome and
response to treatment, and will need to take into consideration emotional,
physical and psychological conditions
To
communicate patient-related information effectively and work collaboratively
with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues.
to
gain consent from patients, including those who may have communication problems
e.g. English as a second language, hearing loss, other medical conditions which
affect communication.
of
motivation and encouragement to ensure active participation in home management
programmes, in particular when there may be high levels of pain and anxiety,
and /or depression.
To de-escalate patient
concerns and manage early complaints referring to more senior colleagues in
line with trust policy.
This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but
indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after
consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the
organisation
Please see attached Full Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To provide a high
quality physiotherapy service in clinic within a community setting to patients
with musculo-skeletal dysfunction.
To provide advice and
education to other physiotherapists and students in the management of
physiotherapy conditions.
To take a role in the
assessment and treatment of patients who may have complex and/or chronic
presentations.
To determine clinical
diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment and to maintain records as an autonomous
practitioner.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical
To undertake reasoned
physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with a range of musculo-skeletal
dysfunctions, adults in Warrington and children aged 5-16 in Warrington.
To provide appropriate
specialised physiotherapy treatment based on a sound knowledge of evidence
based practice, using a range of manual and electrotherapy techniques, and
formulation of individualised home management programmes.
To evaluate
physiotherapy intervention and respond appropriately to findings.
To work autonomously
without the direct supervision of physiotherapy colleagues within scope of
practice and refer to peers and senior colleagues, when appropriate.
To ensure a high
standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
To provide spontaneous
and planned advice, teaching and instruction to relatives, carers and other
professionals, to promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy and to
ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
To be responsible for
equipment used in carrying out physiotherapy treatment, and to adhere to trust
policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure its safe use.
Be an active member of
the multidisciplinary team and liaising with them regarding patient management
To supervise/ educate
and assess the performance of junior members of staff/ students.
Professional Development
To undertake the
measurement and evaluation of own work and current practices through the use
and application of evidence-based practice projects, audit, research and
outcome measures.
To identify personal
training needs and maintain up-to-date clinical expertise by using appropriate
learning opportunities.
To participate in
protected learning time, including sharing in the delivery of education after
external courses.
To attend internal
courses both organised by the physiotherapy department and mandatory courses
delivered by the TRUST.
To participate in the
staff appraisal scheme.
Education and Research
To provide advice and
education to patients, GPs and other health care professionals.
To participate in
relevant research.
Organisational
To accept clinical
responsibility for a designated caseload of patients, and to organise this
effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
To work as a lone
practitioner, with access to a senior physiotherapist, at one or more GP
surgeries and community bases; prioritise referrals according to clinical need,
organise appointments, manage daily workload, paper and computer administration
tasks, and making and receiving telephone calls before, during and after clinic
sessions.
To provide and maintain
accurate and up-to-date patient records and to communicate assessment and
treatment results to the appropriate disciplines in the form of letters,
reports and entries onto IT systems, in accordance with TRUST and CSP
guidelines.
To be actively involved
in the provision and collection of accurate statistical information.
To undertake and
participate in clinical audit relevant to the post.
To assist the team
leader and senior physiotherapist in evaluating the service and identifying
areas of improvement. To assist in implementation of new working practices.
To comply with the
organisation and departmental policies and procedures and to be involved in the
reviewing and updating as appropriate.
Communication
To use communication
skills:
Effectively
and sensitively with a flexible approach.
To give patients details of their condition, its management and plans of
treatment. This may involve explaining
the nature of, chronic or disabling conditions and possible poor outcome and
response to treatment, and will need to take into consideration emotional,
physical and psychological conditions
To
communicate patient-related information effectively and work collaboratively
with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues.
to
gain consent from patients, including those who may have communication problems
e.g. English as a second language, hearing loss, other medical conditions which
affect communication.
of
motivation and encouragement to ensure active participation in home management
programmes, in particular when there may be high levels of pain and anxiety,
and /or depression.
To de-escalate patient
concerns and manage early complaints referring to more senior colleagues in
line with trust policy.
This list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive, but
indicates the main areas of work and may be subject to change after
consultation with the post-holder to meet the changing needs of the
organisation
Please see attached Full Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience in musculo-skeletal physiotherapy.
- Evidence of relevant courses and CPD
Desirable
- Evidenced of MSK rotations or static positions within the NHS
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Ability to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Ability to participate in the education of other healthcare professionals including students.
- Familiarity with System One or equivalent Electronic Patient Records systems
Desirable
- Forward thinking, motivation and enthusiasm
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills & KnowledgeKnowledge of a range of approaches to the physiotherapy management of a variety of musculo-skeletal disorders.
- Evidence of self-directed learning.
- Evidence of clinical reasoning skills.
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of involvement in relevant clinical audit.
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
- Ability to work independently and also collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
-
- Excellent communication skills with patients, healthcare professionals, managers and other agencies.
- IT literate
Desirable
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Ability to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Ability to participate in the education of other healthcare professionals including students.
- Familiarity with System One or equivalent Electronic Patient Records systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Demonstratable experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy at B5/B6 or equivalent
- Evidence of relevant courses and CPD
Relationships
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable).
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience in musculo-skeletal physiotherapy.
- Evidence of relevant courses and CPD
Desirable
- Evidenced of MSK rotations or static positions within the NHS
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Ability to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Ability to participate in the education of other healthcare professionals including students.
- Familiarity with System One or equivalent Electronic Patient Records systems
Desirable
- Forward thinking, motivation and enthusiasm
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills & KnowledgeKnowledge of a range of approaches to the physiotherapy management of a variety of musculo-skeletal disorders.
- Evidence of self-directed learning.
- Evidence of clinical reasoning skills.
- Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of involvement in relevant clinical audit.
- Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
- Ability to work independently and also collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
-
- Excellent communication skills with patients, healthcare professionals, managers and other agencies.
- IT literate
Desirable
- Critical appraisal skills.
- Ability to maintain judgement under pressure.
- Ability to participate in the education of other healthcare professionals including students.
- Familiarity with System One or equivalent Electronic Patient Records systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registered
Desirable
- Demonstratable experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy at B5/B6 or equivalent
- Evidence of relevant courses and CPD
Relationships
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship.
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable).
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).
