Rotational Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Grade: Band 6 or Band 5 to 6 accelerator.

Hours: 28.5 hours per week (Part time and flexible working hours will be considered)

Are you an experienced Band 5 or established band 6 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist looking for a new challenge in your career?

If the answer is yes, we are offering a great opportunity for someone looking to take their next steps in the dynamic field of MSK physiotherapy.

JOB PURPOSE

The specialist physiotherapist is an experienced clinician who carries and independently manages a full specialist clinical caseload. They are responsible for supervising designated members of staff within the specialist team.

• In conjunction with the Team Lead, the post holder participates in a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research across the speciality.
• The post holder may be required to work at any of the sites within the Trust with a base at Charlton Down Therapies Centre or Weymouth Community Hospital.
• To fully participate in whatever pattern of working is required by the service in the future.
• The post holder may be required to work at weekends on a roster basis as part of 7 day working.
• Once deemed competent the post holder will be required to participate in weekend working.

Main duties of the job

You will...

• Be expected to maintain a diverse and considerable caseload of musculoskeletal cases, operating at a senior level with clinical autonomy.
• Manage all referrals for adult MSK conditions, including those received as adult self-referrals, and from primary, secondary and tertiary care services, local MSK interface services, and local first contact practitioners.
• We currently offer virtual appointments in line with CSP guidelines and so positive engagement to deliver tele-rehabilitation successfully will be a key requirement of the role.
• It is expected that you would contribute to covering the in-patient therapy weekend rota, this will be dependent on experience.

You have...

• HCPC registration as a physiotherapist
• Significant MSK experience at Band 5 or band 6 level (for band 6 post)
• A growth mind set, and a willingness to be fully involved in service development opportunities.

About us

We can offer you...

• Structured rotations in MSK Out patients, Orthopaedics, Paediatric MSK, and hydrotherapy. Optional rotation into Pelvic Health Physiotherapy.
• Opportunities to develop your leadership skills through appraisal and supervision of junior staff and students.
• Opportunities to provide teaching and development to your peers.
• A structured in service training programme alongside a directed training package for each rotation.
• Your development will be overseen by Band 8 and 7 therapists who currently deliver advanced practice clinics.

As a department we are constantly thriving to develop our services, and have been instrumental locally in developing first contact practitioner roles, and virtual options for rehabilitation class delivery during the Covid 19 pandemic (e.g. Virtual Escape pain) and most recently supporting the high flow Orthopaedic Outpatient clinics.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.

A full driving license and access to a car is essential.

Please visit https://joinourdorset.nhs.uk/Therapy/ for more information on working as a therapist in Dorset

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Degree or equivalent diploma in Physiotherapy
• Registered with the HCPC
• Undertaken a range of relevamnt postgraduate courses
• Undertaken clinical educators course

Desirable

• Evidence of relevant managerial/leadership training
• Member of SIG
• member of CSP

Experience

Essential

• Wide range of experience at band 5 in different specialities
• Experience of particpating in audit and EBP
• Evidence of actively particpating in in service training and MDT groups
• Evidence and ability to work collaboratively in MDT

Desirable

• Previsous Band 6 experience
• Research experience
• Expereicne in managing limited resources and high workloads
• Experience of supervision
• Experience of delivering tele-rehabilitation

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to discuss clinical reasoning in management of complex cases
• Ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
• Excellent time management skills with ability to organise, prioritse and delgate
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to communicate complex information to patients, carers and MDT
• Ability to do self directed learning
• Able to provide a high standard of clear, concise, written and verbal reports in English
• Good teaching and presentation skills
• IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of EBP pertaining to the specialist area of physiotherapy
• Knowledge of Key national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist area
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for physiotherapy
• Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession

Other

Essential

• Self motivated with clear vision of role
• Demonstrate professional independence
• Work in flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
• Physically fit and able ro comply with trusts moving and handling guidelines
• Professional manner and appearance
• Available for on-call, weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate

Desirable

• Car Driver

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset County Hospital

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

405-24-AHP631PHY