- Management of clinical caseload demonstrating highly developed clinical reasoning and decision making as part of an orthopedic, RTT pathway.
- Specialist understanding and selection of diagnostic investigations and ability to independently process test findings to make an appropriate, evidence based plan for patients.
- Line management of B8a and B7 clinicians within the MSKI and first contact Physiotherapy services.
- To manage day to day operational activities in terms of scheduling, capacity and demand modelling, complaints and patient safety incidents.
- To support delivery of governance activities in line with the service audit calendar to comply with service related protocols and policies.
- To undertake investigation and response of patient complaints & concerns.
- To undertake investigation of adverse events and in line with the patient safety Investigation framework.
- To engage in CQC compliance modules and ensure service delivery in line with this.
Skills, knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post graduate experience working in Musculoskeletal field
- Evidence of working as a clinical supervisor/educator supporting training and clinical practice of peers & junior staff
- Experience reviewing MSK service performance data to plan service delivery
- Evidence of operational decision making related to staff and service delivery
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of referring for and interpreting diagnostic MSK bloods, Holds an Musculoskeletal injection therapy qualification or working towards it.
- IRMER qualified and experience of requesting & interpreting MSK imaging independently
- Completion of an undergraduate diploma / degree in Physiotherapy.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Post graduate qualification in delivering Non-Medical Prescribing.
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
- Completion of relevant Leadership and/ or management training course.
- Post graduate training in Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Testin.
Person Specification
Skills, knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 years post graduate experience working in Musculoskeletal field
- Evidence of working as a clinical supervisor/educator supporting training and clinical practice of peers & junior staff
- Experience reviewing MSK service performance data to plan service delivery
- Evidence of operational decision making related to staff and service delivery
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of referring for and interpreting diagnostic MSK bloods, Holds an Musculoskeletal injection therapy qualification or working towards it.
- IRMER qualified and experience of requesting & interpreting MSK imaging independently
- Completion of an undergraduate diploma / degree in Physiotherapy.
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- Post graduate qualification in delivering Non-Medical Prescribing.
- Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
- Completion of relevant Leadership and/ or management training course.
- Post graduate training in Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Testin.
About us
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants.
We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce.
We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.
We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.