This post offers a great opportunity for the successful applicant to extend their skills and knowledge in musculoskeletal physiotherapy. We have 2 posts available with the possibility of working across any of our hospital and community based sites. We support flexible working and always endeavour to reduce travel where service need allows.

The physiotherapy service across Doncaster and Bassetlaw undertakes a number of out of hours services, including oncall. The post holder will be assessed for suitability to support one of these services.

Please note, this vacancy will close early if the maximum number of applications is reached.

Main duties of the job

As a physiotherapist working within the outpatient department, you will be a valued member of the team, providing high quality care to patients, in a professional and compassionate manner. You will be able to contribute ideas and support clinical initiatives in order to provide evidence based patient care.

The department is committed to a CPD programme including monthly clinical supervision with a practitioner, as well as monthly half day CPD sessions. The post holder will contribute to supervision of others and will be supported to attend a clinical educator's course within 6 months of appointment.

Applicants applying for this Band 6 post must have a qualification in Physiotherapy, hold current registration with the HCPC and have significant experience of working within MSK services. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential and a positive approach to problem solving.

About us

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it's our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement commencing at 27 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata).o Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered healthcare professional (HCPC)
• Degree in physiotherapy or MSc with licence to practice physiotherapy
• Portfolio evidence of reflective practice, relevant experience and CPD

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Membership of a professional network
• Evidence of level 7 (MSc) or equivalent study

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in MSK outpatients treating a variety of acute and chronic conditions
• Competent to undertake specialist assessment, clinically reason findings and provide individualised physiotherapy management plans as autonomous practitioner
• Experience in clinical audit, research and effectiveness
• Experience contributing to clinical education and development of physiotherapists, students and assistant therapy staff
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Clinical Governance issues

Desirable

• Evidence an understanding and have utilised quality improvement methodology

Personal Attributes and Skills

Essential

• IT skills in common programmes
• Ability to keep legible and accurate patient records
• Well defined communication skills with the ability to communicate complex and sensitive information, overcoming barriers to understanding
• Responsible and reliable attitude to work
• Responsive to changing demands in the service
• Good self and time management

Desirable

• Ability to teach and present to patients, staff and students using a variety of media

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

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272-6625384