Physiotherapist

West London NHS Trust; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist to further develop clinical skills. Candidates should possess excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a strong focus on delivering patient-centered care. The role includes conducting assessments, planning treatment goals, and working alongside a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a relevant physiotherapy qualification and current HPC registration, with experience in musculoskeletal care. Flexible working hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Understanding of clinical governance concepts and implications.
• Relevant pre-registration physiotherapy experience.
• Commitment to self-development demonstrated by CPD portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Conduct effective assessments using knowledge and clinical reasoning.
• Work with patients to set treatment goals.
• Plan and lead relevant patient group sessions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Good organisation

Ability to prioritise

Negotiation skills

Ability to work flexibly

Education

Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy

Current HPC registration

Job description

As a band 6 MSK physiotherapist you will have to opportunity to continue developing your clinical skills for practice. Participation in our inhouse development program will also equip you with skills and attributes essential to the rest of your career. You will be fully integrated into a larger team with a focus on delivering high quality care at the right time and place.

As the successful candidate you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership skills. Good organisation skills: able to plan own work but also work effectively within a team. Ability to prioritise and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure. You will carry a varied caseload of musculoskeletal complaints with a view to utilise all treatment and care options as appropriate, with the support of a named supervisor.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out effective and appropriate assessments using knowledge and skills combined with clinical reasoning and also to contribute towards accurate diagnosis.
• Work with patients to identify and agree treatment goals delivering patient centred care based on assessment out-comes, which demonstrate a good knowledge of the complex interaction of risk, safety, patient choice, shared decision making, independence, areas of conflict and eligibility for the services
• Use communication, reasoning and negotiation skills to establish a working partnership with patients, families and carers identifying barriers to communication
• Plan and lead patient group sessions as clinically relevant
• Address all risk areas associated with individual patient's ability to function
• Contribute to effective discharge planning
• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of interventions/treatments using outcome measures
• Represent the Physiotherapy Service within the multidisciplinary team and participate in relevant team/network meetings, clinics and to contribute to the discussion and planning of patient care.
• Work with assistants and technical instructors regarding clinical caseloads and provide necessary support on clinical issues

About us

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.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job 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

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in physiotherapy or other relevant physiotherapy qualification.
• Current HPC registration
• Have an understanding of the concepts of clinical governance and their implications for clinical effectiveness/best practice
• Understanding of group/team dynamics

Experience

• Relevant pre-registration physiotherapy experience to include all core rotations (including MSK)

Skills

• Ability to present information, either written as per CSP standards or orally, in a clear and logical manner
• To work as an autonomous practitioner and have the ability to manage time, prioritise and delegate work
• Commitment to own self development and learning, demonstrate by CPD portfolio.
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and health and safety and meet the differing needs of the patients.
• Demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to patient care

Other Requirement

• Ability to work flexible hours and weekends

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.