Job summary
An Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner position has arisen in the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy team. This role will involve supporting the delivery and pathway developments of MSK conditions in Swansea Bay University Health Board. The post holder will provide triage clinics in the Clinical Musculoskeletal Assessment and Treatment Service and core physiotherapy department. The role will involve working closely with Physiotherapy Team Leads, Allied Health Professionals, GP's, consultants in secondary/tertiary care and other agencies. The post holder will provide clinical mentorship and support of Physiotherapy staff. As part of monitoring quality and MSK standards, the post holder will oversee audits and support research to ensure high standard of care for our patients. Additionally, the post holder will be involved in service development and improvement in the health board.
Main duties of the job
The post holder must have significant clinical knowledge and skills in MSK physiotherapy. It is important to have experience working in a clinic based environment offering an multidisciplinary approach to patient care. The role will involve assessing complex MSK pathologies, referring for investigations to assist with diagnosis and the development of a management plan.The physiotherapy service actively encourages personal development with bimonthly team meetings and training sessions. As a senior clinician, there is expectation for the post holder to be actively involved in health board teaching sessions, audit and research. Additionally, the service has close relationship with Swansea University to support the training of medical students, it also offers opportunity for postgraduate educational development.If you have extensive experience, knowledge and skills in the MSK field with strong leadership qualities, we would welcome your application to assist with shaping our future service in Swansea Bay University Health Board.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
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Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for detailed job description and personnel specification.
JOB SUMMARY:
- To work within the musculoskeletal team, taking a lead role (with MSK physio lead/Head of Physio and other APPs) in the development and implementation of MSK pathways, triaging and signposting patients in a variety of settings, (initially within the MCAS setting), liaising closely with primary and secondary care teams, clinically managing selected new patients and appropriate follow ups. (A service priority is to ensure multidisciplinary assessment and management )
- To assist in leading the physiotherapy element of the development and delivery of musculoskeletal sessions in community/primary care setting
- To take on a physiotherapy clinical leadership role within musculoskeletal service across the Trust being an educational resource to other members of the physiotherapy team and other disciplines as required
- To manage a defined caseload of clients with highly complex specialised needs within these settings, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, maintaining associated records.
- To provide clinical leadership for musculoskeletal physiotherapy staff, through supervision, appraisal, in service training and mentoring.
- To be a focus of clinical excellence within musculoskeletal physiotherapy service.
- To be responsible for the development and utilisation of research evidence, evidence-based practice and integrating this into clinical practice and service delivery to show demonstrable improvement through clinical service redesign.
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Physiotherapy Services within this designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
- To contribute to the maintenance and development of the MSK Physiotherapy Service.
- To regularly supervise Physiotherapy students on practice placements, and other students e.g. medical students and Work Experience.
- To contribute in the development of staff skills and knowledge.
- To undertake and complete additional training and development to support extended clinical physiotherapy role as required e.g. injection therapy. Delivering injection therapy is an essential skill for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for detailed job description and personnel specification.
JOB SUMMARY:
- To work within the musculoskeletal team, taking a lead role (with MSK physio lead/Head of Physio and other APPs) in the development and implementation of MSK pathways, triaging and signposting patients in a variety of settings, (initially within the MCAS setting), liaising closely with primary and secondary care teams, clinically managing selected new patients and appropriate follow ups. (A service priority is to ensure multidisciplinary assessment and management )
- To assist in leading the physiotherapy element of the development and delivery of musculoskeletal sessions in community/primary care setting
- To take on a physiotherapy clinical leadership role within musculoskeletal service across the Trust being an educational resource to other members of the physiotherapy team and other disciplines as required
- To manage a defined caseload of clients with highly complex specialised needs within these settings, using evidence based /client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions, maintaining associated records.
- To provide clinical leadership for musculoskeletal physiotherapy staff, through supervision, appraisal, in service training and mentoring.
- To be a focus of clinical excellence within musculoskeletal physiotherapy service.
- To be responsible for the development and utilisation of research evidence, evidence-based practice and integrating this into clinical practice and service delivery to show demonstrable improvement through clinical service redesign.
- To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of Physiotherapy Services within this designated area/team, holding responsibility for defined projects.
- To contribute to the maintenance and development of the MSK Physiotherapy Service.
- To regularly supervise Physiotherapy students on practice placements, and other students e.g. medical students and Work Experience.
- To contribute in the development of staff skills and knowledge.
- To undertake and complete additional training and development to support extended clinical physiotherapy role as required e.g. injection therapy. Delivering injection therapy is an essential skill for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy
- MSc or equivalent post graduate qualifications
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Evidence of advanced MSK clinical NHS experience with extensive communication skills
- Experience in leadership and management of a team or individuals
- Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills with signposting for investigations to assist with diagnosis
- Significant experience of working as part of an MDT to manage complex conditions
- Evidence of audit, research and service development projects to improve quality of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Physiotherapy
- MSc or equivalent post graduate qualifications
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Evidence of advanced MSK clinical NHS experience with extensive communication skills
- Experience in leadership and management of a team or individuals
- Evidence of advanced clinical reasoning skills with signposting for investigations to assist with diagnosis
- Significant experience of working as part of an MDT to manage complex conditions
- Evidence of audit, research and service development projects to improve quality of care
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).
