We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our Orthopaedic inpatient and Musculoskeletal (MSK) out patient team on the Isle of Wight. This is a rotational role that combines and integrates two related physiotherapy disciplines.

The post holder will have the opportunity to work on patient pathways for orthopaedic elective and trauma patients and develop and integrate them alongside the MSK team.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently in busy MSK clinics and as part of the team on acute inpatient orthopaedic wards. Both services have exciting developments ongoing, such as same day ambulatory arthroplasty orthopaedic surgery and new MSK lower limb classes.

This role will based at St Marys Hospital for the orthopaedic element, and various MSK clinic locations around the beautiful Isle of Wight.

Main duties of the job

To independently hold responsibility for a caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision, rotating between specialist areas.

Independently assessing diverse and complex presentations, to provide a diagnosis and ongoing treatment and management plan

Working alongside all members of the Multi disciplinary team and able to communicate clearly and professionally

Supporting and supervising other team members and students (pre and post grad) to ensure staff are well supported and able to provide high quality care

Understanding the pressures of NHS services and able to prioritise, organise and manage caseloads, waiting lists and administrative tasks. Comfortable using numerous IT systems and platforms

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.

The transformation will happen in stages Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Physiotherapy.
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Relevant post graduate accredited training e.g. MsC modules such as history taking and physical examination, SOM, etc.

Experience

Essential

• Broad range of experience at band 5 level including ICU, medical, surgery, neurology, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal outpatients and elderly care
• Demonstrate up to date knowledge of best clinical practice in relevant specialty
• Participation in on-call and/or weekend rota
• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team
• Continued Professional Development Diary inc evidence or reflective practice, in service training any courses attended and clinical experience gained
• Remains up to date with professional practice and new research
• Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patient
• Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines
• Self directed learning
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Ability to work within multi / interdisciplinary teams and set team goals, plus discharge planning
• Willing to work flexible hours, if necessary, to support the service
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Professional demeanour
• Competent IT skills
• Willing to work flexible hours, if necessary, to meet the needs of the service
• Excellent interpersonal skills -- including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English
• Able to present information written and orally, in a clear and logical manner

Desirable

• Membership of special interest group
• In depth knowledge of national and local clinical guidelines in relevant area
• Student supervision / clinical education
• Evidence of participation in research/audit
• Ability to run courses -- internal / external.
• Evidence of participation in research / audit
• Supervision of other staff e.g. physiotherapy assistant / technical instructor.
• Committee membership e.g. Health and Safety.
• Ability to manage and supervise the clinical team in the absence if the team lead

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Marys Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

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