MSK Clinical Services Manager

West London NHS Trust; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a MSK Clinical Services Manager to lead the Hounslow MSK Services on a 12-month maternity cover secondment. This role involves overseeing a diverse range of MSK services, including physiotherapy and pain management, while also engaging in advanced clinical practice. Join a supportive team and contribute to delivering high-quality healthcare in a dynamic environment. If you're a passionate and experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist ready to take the next career step, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community and advance your professional journey.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or equivalent level of study at Masters level or above.
• Current registration as AHP is required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivering MSK services to meet quality standards and clinical outcomes.
• Provide line management and clinical leadership for MSK clinicians.

Skills

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Advanced Practice

Leadership Skills

Risk Assessment

Financial Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

Degree qualification

Masters level or above

Job description

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Main area: Musculoskeletal Services
Grade: Band 8a
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Covering Maternity Leave)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 222-HCS-558

Site: Heart of Hounslow Health Centre
Town: Hounslow
Salary: £59,490 - £66,239 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/01/2025 23:59

West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a band 8a MSK Clinical Services Manager to lead the Hounslow MSK Services on a 12-month maternity cover secondment starting in April 2025.

Hounslow MSK Clinical Services are made up of a large MSK Physiotherapy service, an MSK Triage interface service, hand therapy service, specialist pain management service and FCP Physiotherapy service.

The role will involve some clinical work as an advanced practitioner in the MSK Triage interface service.

You should be a highly specialised, enthusiastic musculoskeletal physiotherapist who currently works at advanced practice level, or someone who is ready to take that next career step in joining an established supportive team that also consists of a Consultant MSK Physiotherapist.

Main duties of the job

• To be accountable for the delivery of the MSK services to meet the commissioners service specifications, quality standards, activity targets and clinical outcomes.
• To provide line management and clinical leadership for the MSK services clinicians; being accountable for the delivery of efficient and effective services which are consistent with policies, procedures and good practice whilst fostering, developing and delegating ownership and autonomy of local service pathways to the clinicians and administrative support staff.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Degree qualification or equivalent level of study at Masters level or above
• Current registration as AHP

Knowledge and Experience

• Post graduate knowledge in a related specialist area gained through study days, short courses and experience
• Understanding of current legislation and professional body standards (NMC/HCPC) and their implementation in practice
• Understanding Health and safety and personal safety issues
• Good financial awareness and resource control to operate within budget
• Leading, managing and motivating staff including performance management and staff development to deliver high quality results
• Working at an advanced practice level in MSK Specialty
• Understanding of current and emerging health and social care policy and strategies
• Risk assessment and management and identifying and managing risk
• Managing successful change programmes, working across clinical service areas to improve and develop service delivery

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to resolve complex clinical issues
• Ability to build the teams to a high-performance level, conducive to professional development and team cohesiveness
• Ability to have difficult conversations with staff in line with HR policies
• Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
• Effective leadership skills and ability to delegate tasks to appropriately trained staff
• Ability to communicate and negotiate across a range of audiences and organisations
• Professional and management supervision, appraisal and objective setting
• Coaching, mentoring, conflict management and/or mediation skills

As an employee of West London NHS Trust, you have a responsibility to maintain a sound understanding of, and a commitment to uphold the National Health Service values and principles set out in the NHS Constitution.

We reserve the right to close adverts prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to West London NHS Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, you will be required to undergo a pre-employment checks which can take between 4-8 weeks.

West London NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

At West London NHS Trust, we want you to support you to build a career you can be proud of and this starts before your first day with us. Our people live our values every day as they deliver, manage and work to improve our services to patients, carers, families and other professionals.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process clear and efficient. It’s in everyone’s interest that we get the very best people on board as soon as we can.