Physiotherapist (Orthopaedics)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

• BSc or Diploma in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD since qualification

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

• Relevant post registration experience at Band 5 level in core areas
• Experience of working with orthopaedic patients in the acute setting
• Experience of participation in weekend and respiratory on-call physiotherapy services
• Experience of working as part of an MDT in a collaborative way.
• Evidence of active participation in training and development.
• Evidence of appraisal, supervision and teaching of physiotherapists, assistants and students

Desirable criteria

• Involvement and experience in audit and service development

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE - SPECIAL

Essential criteria

• The ability to clinically reason the application of appropriate assessment and treatment techniques in the acute setting
• Knowledge of a wide range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions
• The ability to use reflective practice as a tool for growth and development
• Understands the professional and legal responsibilities of clinical practice
• Evidence of effective self-management including time, prioritisation, clinical caseload and stress
• Proven leadership and deputising skills in clinical area
• Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences and beliefs.
• Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of fitting appliances, eg - braces and collars

Personal qualities

Essential criteria

• Enthusiastic and motivated, effective team member

Important

• There may be some occasions when we have to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date, this will be due to a high volume of applications. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• Please check your emails regularly (and your junk folder) as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process.
• In submitting an application, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process, should you be appointed to the post.
• During the recruitment process your identity documentation (ie passport, driving licence, visa etc) will be scanned using a device which recognises UV, infrared and machine-readable zone security features of the documents provided.
• Employment at the Trust is offered subject to successful completion of a six month probationary period.
• Some roles may require weekend shift working across multiple sites
• We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Right to work

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