Band 6 Msk Rotational Physiotherapist

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Tankerton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Rotational MSK Physiotherapist to work 37.5 hours per week across multiple sites. Rotations include Lowe Limb, Upper Limb & Spinal, Hand Therapy and Orthopaedics.

This is a permanent position; further details are provided in the attached job description. Applicants should have a Degree or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy and be registered with the HCPC.

Qualifications

• Current UK registration with HCPC.
• Clinical experience in NHS or similar health service across a range of settings.
• Evidence of CPD of expanded specialised skills.
• Understanding of professional standards of practice (national and local).
• Understanding of clinical governance and implications for the service.
• Evidence of post-graduate courses in relevant field.

Responsibilities

• To provide specialised assessment and treatment for patients with complex needs, and to provide expert advice, guidance and information to patients, health and social care professionals, carers and relatives, and other non-professionals.
• To participate in the Band 6 rotational scheme which may involve working across the Trust, in a range of outpatient departments as well as orthopaedic wards.

Skills

NHS clinical experience

CPD of specialised skills

Professional standards understanding

Clinical governance understanding

Post-graduate courses

Education

Degree or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Rotational MSK Physiotherapist within The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Rotations include Lowe Limb, Upper Limb & Spinal, Hand Therapy and Orthopaedics.

This role is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week working across our various sites.

Please note that this vacancy may closed early depending on the amount of applications we receive.

Main duties of the job

• To provide specialised assessment and treatment for patients with complex needs, and to provide expert advice, guidance and information to patients, health and social care professionals, carers and relatives, and other non-professionals
• To participate in the Band 6 rotational scheme which may involve working across the Trust, in a range of outpatient departments as well as orthopaedic wards.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
• Health Professional Council Registration
• Clinical experience in NHS or similar health service across a range of settings
• Evidence of CPD of expanded specialised skills.
• Understanding of professional standards of practice - national and local
• Understanding of clinical governance and implications for the service
• Evidence of post-graduate courses in relevant field

Desirable

• Membership of a professional network, National or Regional Network
• Member of the CSP
• Attendance at Clinical Educators Course
• Experience of supervision and education of less experienced staff, students or assistants
• Experience of running / participating in audit and projects

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.