(**) Physiotherapist Outpatients - Hands and Acute MSK

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join our team within the outpatient physiotherapy service covering Post Operative/Complex hand Trauma and Acute MSK conditions.

The role is based at Southend Hospital but there is requirement to work and run clinics across the 3 hospital sites.

You will be a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and hold a degree in physiotherapy.

You will be required to have experience working as a Band 5 physiotherapist and have completed core rotations, including MSK outpatients.

Please be aware this role may close early due to number of applications

Main duties of the job

We offer physiotherapy for acute complex hand traumas, Post Operative Hands and Acute general MSK.This post is ideal for those wanting to expand their acute MSK practice.

You will need to have excellent communication skills and be interested in personal and service development. You will be expected to maintain a clinical caseload and provide supervision to junior members of staff and students.

The Outpatient Physiotherapy team have a strong commitment to ongoing CPD and you will actively participate in clinical teaching and in-service training sessions, whilst delivering a high standard of patient-centred clinical care.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oMember of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• oRegistered with Health Professional Council
• oDegree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• oRelevant CPD

Desirable

• oInvolvement in Special Interest Groups.

Experience

Essential

• Previous MSK experience as a junior or senior.
• Working knowledge of broad range of patient conditions.
• Experience of audit and research

Desirable

• Clinical Educators course.
• Supervision of junior staff or students

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• oMember of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• oRegistered with Health Professional Council
• oDegree/Diploma in Physiotherapy
• oRelevant CPD

Desirable

• oInvolvement in Special Interest Groups.

Experience

Essential

• Previous MSK experience as a junior or senior.
• Working knowledge of broad range of patient conditions.
• Experience of audit and research

Desirable

• Clinical Educators course.
• Supervision of junior staff or students

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Based at Southend but there is a requirement to work across the 3 sites

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff on Sea

SS0 0RY

United Kingdom

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