Senior Physiotherapist (FTC) in London

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic senior physiotherapists to join our outpatient team in our new Therapies hub. Successful candidates will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of a mixed musculoskeletal caseload as well as leading rehabilitation classes.

We offer:

• A high level of clinical support from trained senior staff, First Contact Practitioners and a team of Advanced Practitioners
• Encouragement to continue professional and personal development with an active in-service programme
• An innovative and forward thinking department
• A friendly and sociable team
• The opportunity for flexible working

Working pattern TBA but including a shift until 7pm would be preferred.

Main duties of the job:

We are looking for:

• A physiotherapist who has experience in musculoskeletal outpatients and is keen to develop their clinical skills
• A motivated individual who is a team player and flexible
• Someone interested in developing managerial and supervisory skills

Continued professional and personal development is strongly encouraged and the post holder will be part of an active in-service training programme.

About us:

Do you want to be part of an organisation that was rated best provider of NHS care to work for nationwide? (2023 staff survey results) First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values: First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value. First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential.

We offer all our staff:

• NHS terms and conditions
• High quality training and development opportunities
• Flexible working to enable a good work life balance
• An inclusive and friendly work environment
• An NHS pension
• Flexible retirement options
• Various employee benefits

Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Please note, flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. We ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.

Job responsibilities:

The post holder is responsible for:

• Assessing and treating own caseload of patients who may have complex presentations whilst maintaining own records as an autonomous practitioner.
• Treating musculoskeletal outpatients who may present with a variety of acute and chronic pain patterns, significant physical impairments due to pain or injury, psychological issues, post-operative rehabilitation requirements.
• Providing a high standard of clinical work which will also include teaching and the supervision of junior staff, assistants and students.
• Deputising for the Team Leader/Physiotherapy Services Manager.

Person Specification:

Experience:

• 12 months post-qualification as a Band 5 physiotherapist, covering a broad range of experience including musculoskeletal outpatients
• Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and/or MDT
• 6 months experience in musculoskeletal outpatients
• Evidence of student or physiotherapy assistant supervision

Skills:

• Competency and ability to assess and treat core patient caseload in specialist field
• Articulate with good communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
• Basic presentation skills

Qualifications:

• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of CPD
• Post-graduate training relevant to clinical speciality
• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Member of CSP special interest group

Other:

• Committed to personal and team development
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Sensitive, empathetic manner
• Reliable
• Able to work unsocial hours
• Able to travel between sites in the course of the working day
• Motivated and enthusiastic

Knowledge:

• Basic working knowledge of anatomy, physiology and MSK pathology
• Basic knowledge of assessment and treatment tools for speciality

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.

£38,682 to £46,580 a year + 5% HCAS per annum, pro rata