Band 7 MSK Physiotherapist +pain specialism

Job description

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

Job overview

Band 7 MSK Physiotherapist

A new opportunity has arisen within the HHFT MSK Out Patient Service for an MSK clinician based on the Winchester site. We are able to support full-time and part-time opportunities both in MSK Physiotherapy and within the pain service, so are seeking those with a special interest in chronic pain management, as well as those with strong MSK skills.

Alongside MSK outpatient assessment and treatment, you will also help run caseloads within Winchester's brand new Fracture Clinic and Orthopaedic Outpatient Department alongside orthopaedic consultants and other MDT members. Or support in running the pain service, alongside the psychology team and other MDT members.

Predominantly working as a clinical MSK physiotherapist, you will also act as one of the clinical leads for the Winchester team, offering day to day clinical supervision and support. Time will also be given to allow for audit and research based projects aimed at developing and evidencing quality patient care.

We run a service committed to quality improvement, and have a QI Lead and Training & Education Lead employed within our team to help facilitate this.

Please do contact the department if you want to discuss in more detail or would like to look around prior to your application.

Main duties of the job

To take a clinical leadership role in managing the delivery of and participating in the delivery of the MSK service +/- pain service.

To take a clinical leadership role in the advanced assessment and treatment of patients within the specialty, and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.

To provide skilled clinical leadership and be responsible for service development, particularly in relation to evidence based practice, and to set and monitor standards of practice, implementing policy and policy changes in own clinical area.

To take a lead role in supervision and teaching of therapists, students and MDT staff with regards to Therapy practice.

To undertake quality improvement projects to further cross site service development and make recommendations to team lead/service lead and representing the department within the Trust in implementation.

Working for our organisation

The MSK Therapy Team at HHFT provide Physiotherapy outpatient treatment and rehabilitation, orthopaedic clinic support and FCP services at Winchester, Basingstoke and Alton sites. We strive to work together and encourage all staff to work towards the HHFT core values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Encourage. Our Winchester team, where this post will predominantly be based, has a large team of experienced and skilled MSK staff and a well equipped department, large gym and hydrotherapy pool.

What we offer:

Management support to continue your learning. MSK benefits from local clinical Team Lead posts on each site as well as having its own MSK Service Manager for the Trust. As part of Therapy Services, we actively support CPD and encourage a learning environment. Career development opportunities span across the Trust and are supported by our Therapy specific Learning and Development Lead.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working within the full time hours required will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person specification

Training and qualifications

Essential criteria

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development including reflective practice, in service training and courses attended and clinical governance gained

Desirable criteria

• Recognised post-graduate qualification e.g. MSc or equivalent experience
• Member of relevant professional body (RCOT/CSP)
• QI, audit, research qualification
• NHS Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Broad range of experience including experience at Band 6 level
• Knowledge & experience of a wide range of approaches to patient management, demonstrated by advanced clinical reasoning
• Experience of staff supervision and mentorship including employee relations, performance, conduct and training needs
• Evidence of key involvement in audit, research and or quality improvement projects

Desirable criteria

• Skills and evidence of service development and research through to implementation
• Previous experience at band 7 level
• Quality improvement and or audit qualifications/training
• Occupational health qualification or experience in this field of Physiotherapy.

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel between Alton, BNHH (Basingstoke) and RHCH (Winchester) sites as required at short notice.
• Hold a current full manual UK driving licence/have access to own car with business insurance

Using AI in Your Application

We support the use of technology to help manage time and improve efficiency, but it is your responsibility to ensure your application is personalised and accurately reflects your own skills, experience and values.

AI tools can be useful when drafting an application, but they should only be used to assist you. The content submitted must be your own work and an authentic representation of your knowledge, abilities and experiences.

Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may be rejected. For example, we may receive multiple applications containing identical or generic wording that does not reflect the individual applicant.

The use of AI during assessments, including interviews, is not permitted unless this has been agreed in advance as a reasonable adjustment. For virtual interviews, you may be asked to provide a 360-degree view of the room and confirm that no additional devices are being used. If AI use is suspected during an interview, we may pause the interview, ask questions regarding its use, or adapt our assessment approach.

Working in healthcare requires integrity, honesty and accountability. We expect all applications and assessments to be a genuine reflection of your own experience, knowledge and values.
Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both the delivery of our services and the recruitment and management of our staff.

We welcome applications from everyone who has the skills, experience and values required for the role, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working

We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and will consider all requests for flexible and part-time working wherever service needs allow.
Important Information About Your Application
Recruitment Process

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Shortlisted candidates will normally be contacted at least five working days before their interview date.
Vacancy Closing Dates

This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
English Language Requirement

In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English. This will be assessed during the recruitment process.
Pre-Employment Checks and Probation
Keeping Patients Safe

At Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, patient safety is our highest priority. We recommend that staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and understand that we continue to care for patients who are COVID-19 positive within our services.
Probationary Period

All new employees will be required to complete a six-month probationary period as part of their employment with the Trust.

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