Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arising for an advanced physiotherapy practitioner in MSK working for Powys Teaching Health Board.
You will take a lead role in the development and implementation of Musculoskeletal (MSK) pathways in Powys.
A key element of this role will be providing clinicalleadership for triage of MSK and Orthopaedic referrals from various primary care/community services.
You will take on a Physiotherapy clinical leadership role within the Musculoskeletal service across the Health Board being aneducational resource to other members of the physiotherapy team and other disciplines as required, with a focus onpromoting a culture of clinical excellence
You will work in close liaison with MSK primary and secondary care teams. You will also work closely with PTHB professional head of physiotherapy, CMATs/FCP service lead and Consultant MSK physiotherapist to inform and deliver high quality care to patients.
Clinical Supervision and training will be supported in this role.
This role will be based in Newtown, North Powys.
Main duties of the job
A key element of this role will be providing clinicalleadership for triage of MSK and Orthopaedic referrals from various primary care/community services.
Providing a source of clinical expertise and supervision for the MSK MDT team.
You will manage a caseload of highly complex MSK conditions.
You will assist the Professional Head of Physiotherapy, Service Lead for CMATS/FCP, Consultant MSK Physiotherapist and MSKPhysio Team Leads in the development of strategic and operational planning for the non-surgical musculoskeletalmanagement of musculoskeletal conditions
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed Job Description and person specification attached.
A key element of this role will be providing clinicalleadership for triage of MSK and Orthopaedic referrals from various primary care/community services alongside providing a source of clinical expertise and supervision for the MSK MDT team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed Job Description and person specification attached.
A key element of this role will be providing clinicalleadership for triage of MSK and Orthopaedic referrals from various primary care/community services alongside providing a source of clinical expertise and supervision for the MSK MDT team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Physiotherapy Degree/diploma
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and relevant post-graduate training in area of clinical expertise
- Ongoing involvement in research around relevant area
- Completed post graduate MSc or M-level learning in relevant clinical specialty
- Post-graduate Leadership qualification/training
- Injection Therapy qualification and experience
- Completion of non-medical referrer training and evidence of requesting appropriate radiology investigations
- Knowledge of local and national Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedic strategic drivers in relation to patient care
- Detailed knowledge of National clinical guidelines and current best practice
- Advanced clinical knowledge in specialist area
- Knowledge and experience of clinical governance issues, current legislation affecting practice, organisational systems and understanding key performance indicators, relevant to this role
Desirable
- Membership of Professional Body
- Membership of specialist clinical interest group
- Non-medical prescriber
- Knowledge and understanding of the impact of local demographic factors on the health of the local population and influencing service design and delivery
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working as an MSK Physiotherapy Practitioner or working at this level within the NHS
- Clinical leadership / management experience
- Experience of leading a project, developing a new service, or service/ or practice innovation
- Experience of leading an audit and research project at local or regional level
- Experience of MDT/interdisciplinary working i.e. Orthopaedics, Radiology
- Experience of partnership working and ability to build and sustain relationships with AHPs from different disciplines and/or organisations external to NHS
- Experience of managing data and associated information governance
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders using evaluated data
- Evidence of working towards the advanced practice pillars, relative to role
- Clinical experience of managing and dealing with complex caseloads involving radiology and/or haematological requesting and working alongside specialist consultants
- Delivering education and training regarding musculoskeletal management to other professions
- Aware of professional developments in assessment and intervention within service area, evaluate / monitor own effectiveness and implement as best practice
Desirable
- Experience of leading multidisciplinary meetings
- Active involvement in National specialist interest group
- Understand the influence of national and local Health, Social Care and Well Being Strategies on local physiotherapy Practice
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB values
- Evidence high level of digital/IT literacy with multiple applications
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel both within and outside Powys as required
- Willingness to undertake further training and personal development as required
- Ability to participate in the organisation's On Call rota
- Recognise the need for good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including travel or workplan changes
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Physiotherapy Degree/diploma
- HCPC Registration
- Evidence of attendance on specialist short courses and relevant post-graduate training in area of clinical expertise
- Ongoing involvement in research around relevant area
- Completed post graduate MSc or M-level learning in relevant clinical specialty
- Post-graduate Leadership qualification/training
- Injection Therapy qualification and experience
- Completion of non-medical referrer training and evidence of requesting appropriate radiology investigations
- Knowledge of local and national Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedic strategic drivers in relation to patient care
- Detailed knowledge of National clinical guidelines and current best practice
- Advanced clinical knowledge in specialist area
- Knowledge and experience of clinical governance issues, current legislation affecting practice, organisational systems and understanding key performance indicators, relevant to this role
Desirable
- Membership of Professional Body
- Membership of specialist clinical interest group
- Non-medical prescriber
- Knowledge and understanding of the impact of local demographic factors on the health of the local population and influencing service design and delivery
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working as an MSK Physiotherapy Practitioner or working at this level within the NHS
- Clinical leadership / management experience
- Experience of leading a project, developing a new service, or service/ or practice innovation
- Experience of leading an audit and research project at local or regional level
- Experience of MDT/interdisciplinary working i.e. Orthopaedics, Radiology
- Experience of partnership working and ability to build and sustain relationships with AHPs from different disciplines and/or organisations external to NHS
- Experience of managing data and associated information governance
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders using evaluated data
- Evidence of working towards the advanced practice pillars, relative to role
- Clinical experience of managing and dealing with complex caseloads involving radiology and/or haematological requesting and working alongside specialist consultants
- Delivering education and training regarding musculoskeletal management to other professions
- Aware of professional developments in assessment and intervention within service area, evaluate / monitor own effectiveness and implement as best practice
Desirable
- Experience of leading multidisciplinary meetings
- Active involvement in National specialist interest group
- Understand the influence of national and local Health, Social Care and Well Being Strategies on local physiotherapy Practice
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrate PTHB values
- Evidence high level of digital/IT literacy with multiple applications
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel both within and outside Powys as required
- Willingness to undertake further training and personal development as required
- Ability to participate in the organisation's On Call rota
- Recognise the need for good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance
- Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service including travel or workplan changes
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).
