Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated Band 6 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist to work in our busy outpatient physiotherapy department, at Southmead Hospital.
We are looking for a physiotherapist who is passionate about delivering a high quality, evidence-based physiotherapy service to patients following orthopaedic surgery or with musculoskeletal conditions/injuries. You should have evidence of time spent working at band 5/6 level or equivalent and experience of working in a musculoskeletal outpatient setting.
The post holder will need to be a versatile, adaptable team player who has good organisational skills and be competent using multiple computer systems.
We have a well-established induction and in-service training programme. You will supervise other members of the team and students.
The post holder will participate in the weekend rota working on the trauma and orthopaedic wards, working one weekend shift; no more than 1 weekend in 4.
The successful post holder will be part of a dynamic, experienced team providing a high standard of clinical care to patients attending the musculoskeletal outpatient department. Our team comprises of registered clinicians and support staff. We are a large acute trust with outpatient specialties including MSK, Hydrotherapy, Rheumatology, Women's Health. Neurology and Paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner providing a high standard of therapy in Musculoskeletal Outpatients, which includes the specialties of Rheumatology, Hydrotherapy, Pelvic Health, and Paediatrics.
To manage patients with a wide range of MSK and orthopaedic conditions, some of which may be complex, within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy services.
To provide education and supervision to students and other Health Care Professionals. To provide patients and carers with relevant advice and information to enable them to manage their condition.
The post holder will have access to advice/support from a more senior physiotherapist. Participate in the weekend Orthopaedic rota; one weekend day every four weeks.
About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job responsibilities
To be an autonomous physiotherapy practitioner providing a high standard of therapy in Musculoskeletal Outpatients, which includes the specialties of Rheumatology, Hydrotherapy, Pelvic Health, and Paediatrics.
To manage patients with a wide range of MSK and orthopaedic conditions, some of which may be complex, within the MSK outpatient physiotherapy services.
To provide education and supervision to students and other health care professionals. To provide patients and carers with relevant advice and information to enable them to manage their condition.
The post holder will have access to advice/support from a more senior physiotherapist.
To participate in the weekend Orthopaedic rota; one weekend day every four weeks.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in physiotherapy
- HCPC registered physiotherapist
- Evidence of postgraduate learning experience/CPD relevant to the role
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Postgraduate education/courses in musculoskeletal physiotherapy
Work Experience
Essential
- Undergraduate and/or post graduate NHS experience
- A wide range of undergraduate and post graduate physiotherapy experience -with some post graduate MSK outpatient experience
- Experience in the physiotherapeutic examination and assessment of patients with MSK presentations
- Experience in creating and delivering an individualised treatment programme for patients with MSK conditions
- Experience of presenting information, written and oral in a clear and logical manner
- Experience of working with IT systems
Desirable
- Experience in mentoring and/or the supervision of clinical staff, support staff and students
- Experience of taking an active role in service development
- Experience in telephone-based physiotherapy assessment and management
- Experience of providing training to staff members
- Experience in audit and research
- Ability to recognise when to seek guidance from Clinical Lead
- Willingness to work flexibly
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good personal organisational skills
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance
- Experience in providing training to staff members
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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