Senior MSK Physiotherapist

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and enthusiastic Physiotherapist to join the Kidderminster MSK Physiotherapy Outpatient Team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

This is a part time, permanent role (26.5 hours per week).

We are seeking a Physiotherapist with NHS experience in MSK outpatients, who possesses advanced skills in assessing and treating MSK conditions.

The successful candidate will need to be proactive, highly motivated in their own professional development, able to demonstrate strong clinical reasoning, and committed to delivering evidence-based practice.

In this role, you will manage a complex and varied caseload in a busy, friendly department. There will also be opportunities to run group sessions and assist in fracture clinics, providing initial assessments and advice to patients following injury or surgery.

Experience working with trauma or post-operative patients is therefore preferred. The department also enjoys close collaboration with our Extended Scope Practitioner service, which specialises in spinal, knee, shoulder, and pain clinics.

You will be supported in your continuing professional development by experienced and supportive team leaders, and you will be actively encouraged to contribute to the development of both colleagues and the service.

If you have any questions or would like further information about the role, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Treena Jones ([email protected])

Main duties of the job

Working as an autonomous practitioner, toprovide high quality patient focussed care through assessment, diagnosis,development and delivery of individual treatment programmes.

To take the responsibility for own caseloadwithin a defined area of service or for a particular patient type.

To provide supervision, support and educationto qualified and unqualified staff and students.

To participate indepartmental audit in support of evidence-based practice.

To communicate with theMDT as appropriate to provide comprehensive assessment to determine admissionprevention as appropriate to given speciality.

To undertake outpatientactivity as appropriate within area of speciality.

To contribute to our 7-dayservice on a rota basis dependant on specialty of work. To complete on callover a 24 hrs period / complete weekend working as appropriate to speciality.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a largeacute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acuteservices to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to alarger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services fromthree sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and ourcaring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centredcare. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people towork with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin oureveryday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewiseaccreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible workingwithin our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties please refer to the attached job description document

Key Duties:

Clinical:

To be professionallyand legally accountable for all aspects of practice, including the managementof patients receiving treatment.

To undertake clinicalassessment, including risk analysis, of patients presenting with simple andcomplex/multi pathologies within defined area of speciality.

To be able to apply knowledge and highlydeveloped skills from a wide range of specialties e.g. respiratory, neurology,musculoskeletal outpatients, care of the elderly dependant on given area ofspeciality underpinned by evidence.

To use advanced clinical reasoning skills andmanual assessment techniques to establish accurate diagnosis.

To use judgemental skills and comprehensiveknowledge of physiotherapy treatments to formulate individual treatmentprogrammes based on evidence of best practice.

To demonstrate a high level of skill indexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills to deliver appropriate treatmentsselected from a range of physiotherapeutic interventions e.g. normal movement,motor relearning, manual therapy techniques, respiratory techniques, use ofNIV, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy and electrotherapy dependant on area ofspeciality.

To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of thetreatment plan and adjust the treatment accordingly.

To use clinical knowledge to formulate aprognosis and recommend an appropriate course of action and discharge plan.

To maintain comprehensive, accurate andcontemporaneous treatment records including valid consent appropriate to theintervention.

To ensure that patient confidentiality ismaintained at all times.

To be an active participant on the evening andweekend On Call Service, which includes advanced respiratory techniques andnon-invasive ventilatory aids. This may also include the treatment of children.Rota will depend on Speciality

To be responsible for leading patient classes,e.g. cardiac rehabilitation, knee group and rheumatology classes dependant onarea of speciality.

Communications:

To assess capacity, gain valid consent and towork within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent totreatment.

To communicate effectively, verbally andthrough touch, with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential.

To demonstratecommunication skills of persuasion, motivation, reassurance, explanation andnegotiation, with patients with barriers to effective communication may beevident, eg expressive and receptive dysphasia, altered perception, hearingloss, mental disabilities, pain and fear.Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident.

To write clear andconcise notes based on physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients, inaccordance with professional standards.

To use writteninformation in assisting the patient to understand their condition andinvolvement in the treatment process.

To liaise with the designated Team LeadPhysiotherapist regarding the workload of the area.

To liaise with senior physiotherapy staffregarding highly complex cases.

To liaise with medical, nursing staff and otherhealth care professionals regarding patient care.

To liaise and where appropriate advisepatients, carers and relatives regarding patient care.

To liaise with membersof the multidisciplinary team and attend case conferences, MDT meetings andward rounds as appropriate.

To produce writtendischarge summaries and/or progress reports to GPs, Consultants or otherreferring health professional regarding the patients condition withinSpeciality.

Educationand Training:

To be appraised by the Team LeadPhysiotherapist within area of speciality, agree personal objectives to beachieved within area of speciality and formulate a personal development plan.

To maintain own clinical professionaldevelopment by a variety of means (internal/external courses, journal reviews,self-directed study) in order to maintain up to date clinical knowledge.

To keep abreast of new developments in clinicalphysiotherapy and evidence based practice.

To participate in all annual mandatorytraining.

To demonstrate an understanding of clinicalgovernance in physiotherapy practice. To regularly evaluate physiotherapypractice through the use of outcome measures and audit.

To undertake, or assist with Research andDevelopment activity.

To participate in training by the regulardelivery of presentations to fellow physiotherapists, other staff and students.

To supervise andappraise more junior members of staff, assistants and students as delegated bysenior staff, to promote a high standard of patient care.

To adhere to localdepartment and trust policy.

Organisation and Management:

To prioritise and manage own patient workloadand that of supervised staff.

In the absence of theTeam Lead Physiotherapist in the specialty, to manage and allocate staff inorder to provide an efficient service.

To ensure the Team Leadis fully informed of all matters affecting the speciality by regular reporting.

To be aware of and adhere to National,Professional, Trust and Departmental policies and recommend changes for ownwork area following audit or research.

To maintain a safe environment at all times forpatients, visitors and staff.

To ensure safe use of all mechanical andelectrical equipment or orthoses and appliances used in the care of patients,providing advice to other staff and carers as needed.

To act immediately to rectify any unsafepractices or environments witnessed and report adverse incidents or near missesaccording to Trust policy.

To provide statisticalinformation regarding own workload as required for managerial purposes.

Professional:

To maintain Health andCare Professions Council (HCPC) registration adhering to the Standards ofConduct, Performance and Ethics

To maintain ownContinuing Professional Development in line with Clinical Governance and the HCPCStandards.

To work within theRules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

To be responsible formaintaining own competence through self-directed learning and reflectivepractice.

To assist withresearch, audit and service development projects.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties please refer to the attached job description document

Key Duties:

Clinical:

To be professionallyand legally accountable for all aspects of practice, including the managementof patients receiving treatment.

To undertake clinicalassessment, including risk analysis, of patients presenting with simple andcomplex/multi pathologies within defined area of speciality.

To be able to apply knowledge and highlydeveloped skills from a wide range of specialties e.g. respiratory, neurology,musculoskeletal outpatients, care of the elderly dependant on given area ofspeciality underpinned by evidence.

To use advanced clinical reasoning skills andmanual assessment techniques to establish accurate diagnosis.

To use judgemental skills and comprehensiveknowledge of physiotherapy treatments to formulate individual treatmentprogrammes based on evidence of best practice.

To demonstrate a high level of skill indexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills to deliver appropriate treatmentsselected from a range of physiotherapeutic interventions e.g. normal movement,motor relearning, manual therapy techniques, respiratory techniques, use ofNIV, exercise therapy, hydrotherapy and electrotherapy dependant on area ofspeciality.

To regularly evaluate the effectiveness of thetreatment plan and adjust the treatment accordingly.

To use clinical knowledge to formulate aprognosis and recommend an appropriate course of action and discharge plan.

To maintain comprehensive, accurate andcontemporaneous treatment records including valid consent appropriate to theintervention.

To ensure that patient confidentiality ismaintained at all times.

To be an active participant on the evening andweekend On Call Service, which includes advanced respiratory techniques andnon-invasive ventilatory aids. This may also include the treatment of children.Rota will depend on Speciality

To be responsible for leading patient classes,e.g. cardiac rehabilitation, knee group and rheumatology classes dependant onarea of speciality.

Communications:

To assess capacity, gain valid consent and towork within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent totreatment.

To communicate effectively, verbally andthrough touch, with patients to maximise rehabilitation potential.

To demonstratecommunication skills of persuasion, motivation, reassurance, explanation andnegotiation, with patients with barriers to effective communication may beevident, eg expressive and receptive dysphasia, altered perception, hearingloss, mental disabilities, pain and fear.Barriers to effective communication will regularly be evident.

To write clear andconcise notes based on physiotherapy assessment and treatment of patients, inaccordance with professional standards.

To use writteninformation in assisting the patient to understand their condition andinvolvement in the treatment process.

To liaise with the designated Team LeadPhysiotherapist regarding the workload of the area.

To liaise with senior physiotherapy staffregarding highly complex cases.

To liaise with medical, nursing staff and otherhealth care professionals regarding patient care.

To liaise and where appropriate advisepatients, carers and relatives regarding patient care.

To liaise with membersof the multidisciplinary team and attend case conferences, MDT meetings andward rounds as appropriate.

To produce writtendischarge summaries and/or progress reports to GPs, Consultants or otherreferring health professional regarding the patients condition withinSpeciality.

Educationand Training:

To be appraised by the Team LeadPhysiotherapist within area of speciality, agree personal objectives to beachieved within area of speciality and formulate a personal development plan.

To maintain own clinical professionaldevelopment by a variety of means (internal/external courses, journal reviews,self-directed study) in order to maintain up to date clinical knowledge.

To keep abreast of new developments in clinicalphysiotherapy and evidence based practice.

To participate in all annual mandatorytraining.

To demonstrate an understanding of clinicalgovernance in physiotherapy practice. To regularly evaluate physiotherapypractice through the use of outcome measures and audit.

To undertake, or assist with Research andDevelopment activity.

To participate in training by the regulardelivery of presentations to fellow physiotherapists, other staff and students.

To supervise andappraise more junior members of staff, assistants and students as delegated bysenior staff, to promote a high standard of patient care.

To adhere to localdepartment and trust policy.

Organisation and Management:

To prioritise and manage own patient workloadand that of supervised staff.

In the absence of theTeam Lead Physiotherapist in the specialty, to manage and allocate staff inorder to provide an efficient service.

To ensure the Team Leadis fully informed of all matters affecting the speciality by regular reporting.

To be aware of and adhere to National,Professional, Trust and Departmental policies and recommend changes for ownwork area following audit or research.

To maintain a safe environment at all times forpatients, visitors and staff.

To ensure safe use of all mechanical andelectrical equipment or orthoses and appliances used in the care of patients,providing advice to other staff and carers as needed.

To act immediately to rectify any unsafepractices or environments witnessed and report adverse incidents or near missesaccording to Trust policy.

To provide statisticalinformation regarding own workload as required for managerial purposes.

Professional:

To maintain Health andCare Professions Council (HCPC) registration adhering to the Standards ofConduct, Performance and Ethics

To maintain ownContinuing Professional Development in line with Clinical Governance and the HCPCStandards.

To work within theRules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

To be responsible formaintaining own competence through self-directed learning and reflectivepractice.

To assist withresearch, audit and service development projects.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional manner.
• Team player.
• Flexible, Assertive & Enthusiastic.
• Able to show initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Approachable and consistent.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Effective and appropriate written communication skills.
• Comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills in core areas and within speciality.
• Effective team working skills.
• Understanding of Professional, Legal and Clinical Governance responsibilities.
• Understanding of current NHS issues.

Desirable

• Teaching skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Presentation Skills.

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate and broad experience in core rotations (can demonstrate a broad range of knowledge from different specialities) or within speciality if a static post.
• Experience of working in an acute NHS environment.
• Evidence of relevant and recent CPD.
• Supervision and development of assistants and students.

Desirable

• Training of other MDT members.
• Active participation in audit or research.
• Experience of working in speciality at a senior level.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Able and willing to commute between sites.
• Able and willing to work across 7 days and take part in on call duties through a 24 hour period.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
• Commitment to working in Worcestershire.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in physiotherapy.
• Health Profession Council Registration.
• Appropriate postgraduate qualifications/training.

Desirable

• Member of CSP.

Person Specification
Personal Qualities

Essential

• Professional manner.
• Team player.
• Flexible, Assertive & Enthusiastic.
• Able to show initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Approachable and consistent.

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Effective and appropriate written communication skills.
• Comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills in core areas and within speciality.
• Effective team working skills.
• Understanding of Professional, Legal and Clinical Governance responsibilities.
• Understanding of current NHS issues.

Desirable

• Teaching skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Presentation Skills.

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate and broad experience in core rotations (can demonstrate a broad range of knowledge from different specialities) or within speciality if a static post.
• Experience of working in an acute NHS environment.
• Evidence of relevant and recent CPD.
• Supervision and development of assistants and students.

Desirable

• Training of other MDT members.
• Active participation in audit or research.
• Experience of working in speciality at a senior level.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Able and willing to commute between sites.
• Able and willing to work across 7 days and take part in on call duties through a 24 hour period.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
• Commitment to working in Worcestershire.

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma or degree in physiotherapy.
• Health Profession Council Registration.
• Appropriate postgraduate qualifications/training.

Desirable

• Member of CSP.

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Kidderminster Hospital

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ

United Kingdom

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