MSK Rotational Physiotherapist Band 5

Job description

Job summary

MSK Rotational Physiotherapist Band 5

There are two posts available:

- Permanent - Full-time 37.5 hours a week (x1 position)

- Fixed Term - Full time 37.5 hours a week (x1 position)
Important: Use of AI-generated text in the supporting information may adversely affect scoring at the shortlisting stage. Applicants should ensure their written statement is concise and accurately represents their own experience and capabilities.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Physiotherapist to become part our therapy team.

The successful candidate will undertake physiotherapy roles across 7 clinic locations in Haringey and Islington covering areas such as routine MSK, orthopaedics, total knee replacement, Spinal classes, general exercise classes and lower limb classes.

You will work with close supervision and support, alongside a friendly, open, supportive and experienced therapy team to deliver assessment and intervention for our wide range of patient groups.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working in our Trust.

Please note: if we experience a high volume of applications this advert may close before the advertised closing date.

Main duties of the job

You will work with close supervision and support, alongside a friendly, open, supportive and experienced therapy team to deliver assessment and intervention for our wide range of patient groups.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working in our Trust.

Please read personal specification and carefully to ensure application clearly demonstrates all of the essential criteria. Please provide examples in your supporting information to show how you meet these criteria.

About us

Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone.Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of thispopulation, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation,and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion andother formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat ourpatients as well as being a better place to work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work including themanagement of patients in own caseload and to seek advice from senior staff as appropriate.To carry out the assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, using clinical reasoningskills to determine a clinical diagnosis and formulate a care plan through utilising a range ofassessment skills specific to each clinical area.

To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice.To formulate and deliver physiotherapy treatment programmes in a variety of settings and as part of a 24/7 service.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working in our Trust.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work including themanagement of patients in own caseload and to seek advice from senior staff as appropriate.To carry out the assessment of patients as an autonomous practitioner, using clinical reasoningskills to determine a clinical diagnosis and formulate a care plan through utilising a range ofassessment skills specific to each clinical area.

To formulate and deliver an individual physiotherapy treatment programme based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice.To formulate and deliver physiotherapy treatment programmes in a variety of settings and as part of a 24/7 service.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working in our Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Physiotherapy degree (or equivalent)

Desirable

• HCPC registration (or pending)

Experience

Essential

• NHS student/clinical experience
• Completion of Musculoskeletal outpatients placement

Desirable

• Additional varied placements (e.g., ITU, paediatrics, oncology, orthopaedics, hydrotherapy, community, women's health)

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of common physiotherapy conditions, including MSK, respiratory, orthopaedics, neurology and older adults.
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit and quality improvement
• Commitment to maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Organises and prioritises workload manages a caseload and adapts to changing demands
• Communicates clearly and professionally with patients, carers and the MDT
• Works well in a team contributes to multidisciplinary working and supports colleagues

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Physiotherapy degree (or equivalent)

Desirable

• HCPC registration (or pending)

Experience

Essential

• NHS student/clinical experience
• Completion of Musculoskeletal outpatients placement

Desirable

• Additional varied placements (e.g., ITU, paediatrics, oncology, orthopaedics, hydrotherapy, community, women's health)

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of common physiotherapy conditions, including MSK, respiratory, orthopaedics, neurology and older adults.
• Understanding of clinical governance, audit and quality improvement
• Commitment to maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge

Skills

Essential

• Organises and prioritises workload manages a caseload and adapts to changing demands
• Communicates clearly and professionally with patients, carers and the MDT
• Works well in a team contributes to multidisciplinary working and supports colleagues

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Address

Whittington Hospital

Magdala Avenue

London

N19 5NF

United Kingdom

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