MSK Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 6 or Band 5-6 Development Post)

Superchem Industries; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated MSK Specialist Physiotherapist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will manage complex neuro-musculoskeletal patients, providing tailored treatment plans and supporting the development of junior staff. With a commitment to high-quality care and continuous improvement, you will have the opportunity to participate in service development initiatives. This position offers a supportive environment with a focus on professional growth and wellbeing, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about physiotherapy and patient care.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Learning and development courses

Occupational Health services

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Physiotherapy required.
• Evidence of CPD and supervision experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of neuro-musculoskeletal patients.
• Provide individualised treatment programmes and supervise junior staff.

Skills

MSK Physiotherapy

Clinical Reasoning

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Job description

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

About

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire etc.

Making a difference for you, with you. Our vision, mission and values are all part of the roadmap for all we do

Our Dedication To Caring And Making a Difference Doesnt Just Extend To Our Patients, But To Our Staff Too. Wellbeing Is a Trust Priority We Were The Second-highest Scoring Trust In The Country For The Wellbeing Measure On The 2018 National Staff Survey. We Are Actively Committed To Promoting Equal Opportunities And Diversity, And Welcome Applications From All Sections Of The Community. Our Commitment To Equal Opportunities Is Reflected In Our Staff Networks (BME - Black Minority Ethnic, LGBTQ,Disability And Working Carers). We Also Hold The Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, And Are a Living Wage And Disability Confident Employer. We Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Including:

• Large variety of learning and development courses available to staff throughout the year
• contributory pension scheme
• a wide range of family friendly policies
• salary sacrifice scheme.
• a variety of Occupational Health services and classes
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays for new starters, rising with service
  
  

Dont just take our word for it: In 2018, 72.2% of our staff recommended NHFT as a place to work, the highest score for trusts of our type. We were also honoured to win the Health Service Journals coveted Trust of the Year award the same year.

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Key details

Location

SiteBased at one of : Wellingborough, Northampton, Corby and KetteringTownCountywidePostcodeNN8 1LPMajor / Minor RegionNorthamptonshire

Contract type & working pattern

ContractPermanent: If offered a Band 5-6 Development Post salary will be confirmed at the point of offer. Starting Salary will be determined by length of development post and guided by Annex 21 of the NHS Employers Handbook.Hours37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, however at times there may be the requirement to work some Saturday mornings)

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working
  
  

Salary

Salary£37,338 - £44,962 pa pro rataSalary periodYearlyGrade(Band 6)

Specialty

Main areaPhysiotherapist

Job Overview

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) are committed to providing the people of Northamptonshire with an experienced and extensive Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapy service. Our outpatient team is looking for an MSK Specialist Physiotherapist (Band 6) or experienced Physiotherapist with an interest in MSK (Band 5-6 development), with a passion for high-quality care to work within our team, demonstrating advanced assessment and management skills and supporting both patients and family members alike with their presenting complaint.

The post holder will be responsible for managing a full caseload of complex neuro-musculoskeletal patients, to include prioritising referrals, supporting the training and development of other team members, and mentoring students and junior staff. The opportunity to participate in local and countywide service developments is available for suitable candidates, and we encourage personal and team development through internal and external training. Our team offers an established First Contact Practitioner service and specialist clinics, including Pelvic Health, Accident and Emergency, and Rheumatology. We welcome initiative to further expand the skillset of our workforce and enhance the lives of the residents of Northamptonshire.

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As a MSK Specialist Physiotherapist, you will

• Manage a full caseload of neuro-musculoskeletal patients
• Provide bespoke, individualised treatment programmes that are patient centred and goal specific
• Be professionally accountable for the delivery of care
• Utilise technology to enable you to update records as you go
• Delegate treatment plans to Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioners
• Provide regular supervision to Junior Staff
• Actively participate in your own regular supervision with senior colleagues
• Support Student Physiotherapists whilst on placement within the service
• Participate and contribute to in-service training programmes
• Participate in audit and service development projects
• Work with MSK Physiotherapy colleagues across the county to ensure service delivery is optimal, high quality and accessed in a timely fashion
  
  

Working for our organisation

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Important Information

By completing an application you are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data. In submitting an application form, you authorise us to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training records and full service history.

Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

All roles are subject to the home office immigration rules and therefore eligibility must meet certain requirements for any sponsorship to be considered. Please visit the government website for more information regarding eligibility,

At NHFT we support many of our colleagues to work flexibly and we will consider requests for flexible working from day one. For this role, we are open to discussing a range of options including flexible hours, agile/home working, compressed hours and part time hours. Please have a conversation with the recruiting manager about the flexibility you need and we will promise to explore what is possible with you.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role. Staff employed in these posts will therefore be asked to register with the DBS Automatic Update Service upon receipt of their DBS certificate and must update yearly , the annual fee will be reimbursed subject to Trust policy. For further information please visit:DBS Update Service: applicant guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please note if a DBS is applicable for the position then a charge will be deducted from your first salary or upfront cost if a staff bank position.

Please note that all new starters to the trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applicant requirements

warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info 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.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Professional qualification, Bsc Physiotherapy or pre reg Msc Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC registration as Physiotherapist
• Evidence of Post graduate CPD
• Evidence of undertaking regular supervision and appraisals
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Member of CSP.
• Portfolio evidence of learning
• Post graduate qualifications
  
  

Knowledge & Understanding

Essential criteria

• Up to date with professional practice and research
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for services including quality and audit
• Understanding of legal responsibilities
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust policies
• The ability to deal with difficult emotional and social circumstances, including patients who have been given poor prognosis
• Specialist knowledge within MSK physiotherapy supported by relevant experience, including assessment, intervention and best practice guidelines, evidence based practice
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Specific knowledge of MSK physiotherapy approaches for area of special interest
• Understanding of clinical audit and service improvement strategies and experience of these
• Awareness of National strategic NHS directives and the implications for Physiotherapy.
• Membership of Interest Groups relevant to clinical interest
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working as a Junior Physiotherapist or equivalent in an MSK setting
• Experience of managing a diverse caseload of MSK patients, including primary care (GP) referrals and Orthopaedic (Consultant) referrals
• Rotational experience including at least Orthopaedics & MSK
• Supervision experience of support staff i.e physiotherapy assistants, or work experience students
• Experience of leading, organising and running a rehabilitation exercise class.
• Evidence of NHS experience
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Varied Band 5 rotational experience
• Static MSK experience as Band 5
• Band 6 MSK experience
  
  

Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

• Able to present information written and orally in a clear and logical manner
• Good organiser and delegator. Flexible working practices
• Be able to cope with demands of a busy department including prioritisation
• Skilled clinical reasoning abilities
• Teaching and Presentational skills and a willingness to share professional learning and knowledge to colleagues to support collaborative learning of the team as a whole
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Able to motivate others and take the lead as necessary.
• Ability to organise training
• Evidence of participation in research / audit
  
  

Other Qualities & Attributes

Essential criteria

• Good communicator
• Team worker
• Professional Appearance
• Professional and respectful attitude to others
• An ability to provide constructive feedback and receive feedback in a professional manner
• Assertive and able to manage conflict, challenging negative behaviour/raise concerns where appropriate
• Be able to drive and access to a car
• Able to carry out moderate to intense physical activity throughout the working day, including the ability to bend, stoop and manoeuvre equipment on an ongoing basis
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of managing complaints
  
  

Documents

• Job Description Band 6 or Band 5-6 development (, 728.5)PDFKB
• Benefits (, 570.7)PDFKB
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

NameSamantha NicolleJob titleService ManagerEmail address [email protected]Telephone number07395361524