Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Rheumatology

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist within the Outpatient Rheumatology team at East Cheshire NHS Trust. This role focuses on leadership and expert knowledge in Rheumatology, requiring HCPC registration and experience. Join us to deliver outstanding patient care and improve health outcomes.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Experience in Rheumatology essential.
• Post registration knowledge evidenced by CPD.

Responsibilities

• Act as a clinical specialist for assessment and treatment of Rheumatologic conditions.
• Lead the Physiotherapy team in operational delivery and service development.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced communication

Autonomy

Education

Relevant professional degree / diploma

Attendance at degree level post graduate courses

Job description

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.

Job overview

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 leading is essential.

Hours: 15 per week, permanent.

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

Essential criteria

• HCPC registration
• Relevant professional degree /diploma
• 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

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives

Skills

Essential criteria

• 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
• IT skills

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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

Essential criteria

• 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

Essential criteria

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

Please read the guidance for applicants and completing the application form documents prior to completing your application form (documents are located below).

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). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 336.4KB)
• Applicant Pack (PDF, 876.4KB)
• Staff Benefits Brochure (PDF, 871.0KB)