Specialist Physiotherapist- Virtual Fracture Clinic

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• With the support of the Orthopaedic Consultant, contribute to the delivery of the Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) service, working closely with the Orthopaedic multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide effective triage, clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients within the VFC setting.
• Work collaboratively with the Trauma and Orthopaedic Clinical Director, General Manager, Service Manager, and Therapies Lead(s) to support the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the VFC service.
• Provide specialist clinical expertise to support the development and continuous improvement of the VFC service, working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the service and wider multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments of patients presenting with a diverse range of orthopaedic and musculoskeletal conditions, including complex presentations, using advanced clinical reasoning to establish a diagnosis and make appropriate onward referrals for further management where required.
• Undertake all aspects of clinical practice as an autonomous practitioner, demonstrating professional accountability for clinical decision-making and ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based, and patient-centred care.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Diploma in Physiotherapy / BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD and reflective practice
• Up to date professional development portfolio

Desirable criteria

• Member of the CSP

Experience

Essential criteria

• Wide ranging post graduate clinical experience
• Involvement in carrying out clinical audit including the co-ordination and evaluation of, and the use of findings to make service developments
• Experience at senior level within a relevant specialty
• Experience of reviewing plain film

Desirable criteria

• Experience of reviewing MR images

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Proven specialist skills in an Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal setting
• Proven understanding of clinical governance with risk management
• Ability to analyse complex information

Communication, personal characteristics & relationship skills

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with (professional) and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Proven ability to work within context of tight deadlines
• Able to problem solve, including under pressure
• High level of IT skills

Desirable criteria

• Up to date IR(ME)R training

It is an exciting time to join Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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