Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Rheumatology

NHS; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist within the NHS Rheumatology team. The role focuses on providing leadership and expert knowledge in Rheumatology, ensuring high-quality outpatient therapy services and overall case management for Rheumatologic patients.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Attendance at degree level postgraduate courses relevant to the specialist area.
• Experience working in NHS settings with a focus on Rheumatology.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, treatment, and education of patients with Rheumatologic conditions.
• Lead clinician supporting operational delivery and service evaluation.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to access relevant diagnostic tests.

Skills

Ability to lead junior colleagues

Highly advanced communication skills

Ability to make appropriate decisions

Audit skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive and takes initiative

Supportive team member

Education

HCPC registration

Attendance at degree level postgraduate courses

Job description

Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Rheumatology

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist within the Outpatient Rheumatology team.

This role will predominantly focus on providing clinical and non-clinical leadership and expert knowledge of Rheumatology for the Physiotherapy team delivering Outpatient Therapy services.

Experience in Rheumatology and leading is essential.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

To act as a clinical specialist responsible for the assessment and treatment and education of patient referred with Rheumatologic conditions, so contributing to determining clinical diagnosis and overall case management.

To work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team to access and act upon relevant diagnostic tests and make relevant onward recommendations as necessary.

To act as lead clinician within specialist area supporting the operational delivery, planning, co-ordination, and evaluation of the Physiotherapy service provided for patients with Rheumatologic conditions including service development initiatives.

About us

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration
• Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level

Knowledge

• Post registration knowledge which is relevant to specialist area evidenced by CPD
• Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area
• Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area
• Completion of relevant MSK (Musculoskeletal) competencies
• Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives

Skills

• Ability to lead junior colleagues
• Highly advanced communication and listening skills
• Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
• Audit skills
• Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactive, takes own initiative
• Supportive team member

Experience

• Prior experience working in the NHS - with a broad range of NHS rotations
• Proven post registration experience, some of which is in a relevant setting / associated area
• Experience of completing and contributing to audit / research
• Experience of contributing to the teaching and mentoring of staff & members of the MDT (Multidisciplinary Team)

Specific Job Requirement

• To have a specific interest and commitment to Rheumatology Physiotherapy as evidenced by CPD portfolio, post graduate training
• To have completed junior rotations, to include MSK (Musculoskeletal) outpatients
• Proven ability to manage complex rehabilitation issues, utilising advanced communication skills

Other Role Requirements

• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements

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.

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