Job summary
Are you passionate about NHS Physio
care but looking for a challenge outside of NHS trusts? The
successful applicant will work alongside others to provide
a high standard of physiotherapy service to musculoskeletal outpatients
referred by DHC consultants. Conditions will include a wide variety of
musculoskeletal conditions including post-operative orthopaedics, arthritic
conditions, and patients presenting with acute, chronic and or complex spinal
pain.
We are looking for someone committed to developing
their career within DHC, with the potential for further training in a variety
of areas including First Contact Practitioner and ESP.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be a Registered
Physiotherapist with the Health and Care Professional Council and have
developed assessment and treatment skills, with at least 6-12 months post
qualification experience working with MSK conditions.
We are looking for someone who has:
Experience in applying the physiotherapy process to
include MSK assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation,
monitoring and evaluation of highly specialized MSK treatment
Clinical skills encompassing the core areas of
exercise therapy, management of pain relief, mobility training and therapeutic
handling.
A passion for working as part of a wider team, to
deliver a great service.
In return, we will offer a safe and supportive place to learn, with
excellent supervision/mentoring (including multi-professional) and CPD
opportunities.
For full details of the roles and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description, attached.
About us
DHC is a GP Federation, representing
105,000 patients providing a range of healthcare services
including elective care, Talking Therapies, community healthcare and primary
care across Surrey, We are registered with the CQC and we are an accredited AQP.
DHC is working at the centre of the
local health system to evolve and deliver integrated care and that requires
strong partnerships with many organisations. In all of our services, we aim to
put the patient at the centre of their care, make sure our services are easy to
access by local patients and reduce waiting times for patients.
GP practices have been brought
together into Primary Care Networks (or PCNs) to offer services in the local
community. There are four Primary Care Networks as part of the DHC Federation,
Redhill Phoenix PCN, Dorking PCN, South Tandridge PCN and Integrated Care
Partnership PCN. The PCNs are critical to the changing NHS and are the focal
point of all locally developed planning and service delivery.
Benefits
Competitive
salaries
Become
part of a friendly, professional team
We provide
opportunities for training and development
We offer
membership of the NHS Pension scheme and minimum of 27 days annual leave (plus
Bank holidays)
Some of
our sites have free on-site parking (subject to availability)
DHC actively encourage and promote
diversity, ensure all voices are heard and included and are committed to equal
opportunities for all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of
physiotherapy service to musculoskeletal outpatients referred by DHC
consultants. Conditions
will include a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including
post-operative orthopaedics, arthritic conditions, and patients presenting with
acute, chronic and or complex spinal pain.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of
physiotherapy service to musculoskeletal outpatients referred by DHC
consultants. Conditions
will include a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions including
post-operative orthopaedics, arthritic conditions, and patients presenting with
acute, chronic and or complex spinal pain.
Person Specification
Analytical and communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information.
Desirable
- You will be an independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem solving and analytical skills. Can show evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately, effectively. Have the ability to negotiate effectively within the MDT or across a range of services/providers.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (UK)
- Evidence of relevant and up to date post graduate training
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience in applying the physiotherapy process to include MSK assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of highly specialized MSK treatment.
-
- Clinical skills encompassing the core areas of exercise therapy, management of pain relief, mobility training and therapeutic handling.
- Sound assessment skills with clinical reasoning and delivery of treatments.
- Computer literacy.
- Understanding and use of reflective practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders. Cognitive behavioral and motivational interviewing approaches/skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated.
- Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered.
- High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility.
- Ability to cope with unpredictable situations.
Person Specification
Analytical and communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Ability to evidence a sound understanding of the NHS principles and values.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Able to influence and persuade others articulating a balanced view and able to constructively question information.
Desirable
- You will be an independent thinker with demonstrated good judgement, problem solving and analytical skills. Can show evidence of inspiring and motivating teams with the ability to communicate passionately, effectively. Have the ability to negotiate effectively within the MDT or across a range of services/providers.
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with the Health and Care Professional Council (UK)
- Evidence of relevant and up to date post graduate training
Desirable
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience in applying the physiotherapy process to include MSK assessment, interpretation, individual care planning, motivation, monitoring and evaluation of highly specialized MSK treatment.
-
- Clinical skills encompassing the core areas of exercise therapy, management of pain relief, mobility training and therapeutic handling.
- Sound assessment skills with clinical reasoning and delivery of treatments.
- Computer literacy.
- Understanding and use of reflective practice.
Desirable
- Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders. Cognitive behavioral and motivational interviewing approaches/skills
Other
Essential
- Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise workloads able to multi-task as well as be self-disciplined and highly motivated.
- Demonstrates a flexible approach in order to ensure patient care is delivered.
- High degree of personal credibility, emotional intelligence, patience and flexibility.
- Ability to cope with unpredictable situations.
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).
