JOB TITLE: Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist MSK Outpatients, Rheumatology and Haematology

BAND: Band 7

BASE: Your primary base will be the Leicester Royal Infirmary, however travel between UHL's hospital sites will be required

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week

REPORTS TO: Therapy Clinical Team Leader

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Therapy Speciality Lead via the Therapy Clinical Team Leader

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HCPC registered Physiotherapist to join our team as a clinical specialist physiotherapist in MSK Outpatients, Rheumatology and Haematology.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, treatment and management of a complex, adult musculoskeletal caseload using highly specialist clinical skills, enhanced clinical reasoning and decision making. Experience in the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of adult musculoskeletal conditions, including trauma, post-operative cases, long term conditions and soft tissue injuries to inform treatment and patient management decisions as required.

This post will have particular responsibility for the rheumatology and haematology services including attendance at Ankylosing Spondylitis and Haemophilia clinics (which will include paediatrics), as well as providing essential clinical leadership for this area of work within the physiotherapy outpatient teams.

This post will also be responsible for providing clinical leadership for hydrotherapy within UHL should access to a pool be retained.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

high-quality care for all,

being a great place to work,

partnerships for impact, and

research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all

we are compassionate,

we are proud,

we are inclusive, and

we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details please see attached job description.

The appointed clinical specialist will

• work in adult MSK physiotherapy outpatients based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary's newly refurbished physiotherapy department
• work in the Ankylosing Spondylitis and Haemophilia clinics based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary (which will include paediatrics)
• be responsible for providing clinical leadership for hydrotherapy within UHL should access to a pool be retained

Person Specification

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts values and behaviours

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• BSC in Physiotherapy current HCPC registration.

Knowledge

Essential

• Post graduate study and /or experience which demonstrates specialist knowledge and skills in rheumatology/haematology

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Ability to think laterally, identify and evaluate options and to find workable solutions to complex issues

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Ability to adapt to changing and completing priorities

Personal effectiveness

Essential

• Ability to priorities, meet deadlines and manage a diverse workload

Experience

Essential

• Line management experience
• Experience of consultant led clinics
• Hydrotherapy experience

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

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