Nhsct Msk Physiotherapist With Cardiac Rehabilitation Band 6 in Magherafelt

Job Title

Musculo-skeletal Physiotherapist with cardiac rehabilitation

Job Summary

The post is comprised of 2 distinct parts. 31.5 hours will be dedicated to the Physiotherapy Musculo-skeletal Service and the additional 6 hours will provide Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiotherapy in the Mid Ulster locality.

Key Result Areas / Main Responsibilities

• To hold responsibility for own caseload ensuring delivery of an efficient, effective service to referred clients in line with available evidence, national guidelines and professional standards.
• To undertake the appropriate advanced assessment of patients to formulate individualised management and treatment plans in agreement with patients/carers.
• To use a wide range of highly specialised treatment skills based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice to formulate agreed treatment plans and goals.
• To provide guidance and advice on non-routine cases and act as a resource to physiotherapy colleagues and other professionals.
• To communicate effectively and provide advice, teaching and instruction to patients, carers and other professionals, including education of staff, to promote understanding of individual conditions, the aims of physiotherapy management and to ensure a consistent approach to the care of each patient.
• To liaise with other health care professionals. This will include the provision of high level advice/training in relation to appropriate handling techniques and rehabilitation procedures.
• To provide a high level of clinical expertise in patient treatment, organising this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and time management.
• To work within the legal framework to assess capacity and gain valid informed consent for physiotherapy assessment and treatment in collaboration with other appropriate health care professionals develop local protocols.
• To be actively involved in initiating and evaluating new initiatives to develop the Musculo-Skeletal Services.
• To assist the Manager of Physiotherapy Services in Clinical Governance and Risk Management within these service areas.
• To assess equipment needs, in conjunction with the Manager of Physiotherapy Services, and take responsibility for the care, maintenance and safe use of equipment by self and others.
• To implement and participate in procedures to provide a quality service.
• To be responsible for ensuring the effective selection of all treatment resources available in the department/domiciliary setting.
• To actively participate in the Trust supervision process and Staff Development and Performance Review.
• To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date patient records, in line with legal and departmental requirements.
• To be an active member of the in-service training programme, by attending and delivering presentations and training sessions at staff meetings.
• To accept delegated responsibility from the Team Leader for management issues within the team.
• To take responsibility for induction, teaching, supervision and performance management of more junior physiotherapy staff, rehabilitation assistants and students as required.
• To provide training and advice to other professional groups and health care workers as and when required.
• To participate in audit and evidence-based practice activities, making recommendations for change, as required.
• To participate in research as required.
• To be actively involved in the collection of appropriate data and statistics to allow for effective monitoring of the service.
• To adhere to existing Trust and departmental policies and procedures and assist in their review. This will include prompt recording and reporting of incidents/accidents.
• To use Trust wide and departmental computer technology in line with the Trust’s Information Management and Technology Strategy.
• Any other duties as may be required and as are appropriate to the post.

General Management Responsibilities

• Ensure the appropriate governance and risk management arrangements are in place for the services you are responsible for and take appropriate action to identify and manage risk and to maintain safety of users, staff and others in accordance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures;
• It is essential to ensure that the highest standards of infection prevention and control are maintained to ensure patient and client safety and maintain confidence in the Trust. As a Manager, you must ensure that you implement all instructions/ policy in this area and that all staff are made aware of and fully comply with these;
• Where the post-holder has responsibility for managing a budget, ensure that services are managed and developed both in accordance with agreed and funded priorities as set out on a yearly basis and in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions, particularly ensuring your compliance with payroll documentation procedures and timescales;
• Ensure the necessary arrangements are in place in regard to the ‘Knowledge and Skills Framework’ outlines, where this applies, for the posts for which you have management responsibility and ensure that each member of staff has an annual development and performance review, a personal development plan and that arrangements are in place to ensure that staff have maximum opportunity to progress through gateways in their pay bands and to contribute effectively towards our objectives;
• Promote a culture of continuous service improvement amongst your staff, encouraging their participation and that of service users in reviewing and modernising current services and in service development;
• Make sure you are trained and competent in the relevant policies and procedures which apply to the management of staff and other resources and abide by these policies; seeking advice as necessary from senior management or specialist staff as necessary;
• Communicate effectively with staff and maintain productive working relationships amongst your staff and with others;
• Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to staff in order to ensure optimum and effective service delivery and decision-making, whilst retaining overall accountability and responsibility for outcomes;
• Promote a culture of learning and development and facilitate arrangements for and participate in training and development of staff as agreed for the performance of their duties. Where training is in accordance with relevant standards make sure you have the relevant competences in order to carry out this responsibility;
• Promote equality of opportunity for all by personal action, both in the management of your staff and in the provision of care to service users in accordance with the Trust’s Equality of Opportunity Policy and Equality Scheme;
• Take responsibility for ensuring appropriate standards of environmental cleanliness and for encouraging staff to maintain standards in their work area. Have an awareness of environmental issues and take appropriate action, for example to ensure the efficient use of energy and other resources, recycling etc.;
• Make sure that staff are aware of Trust policies regarding the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and Records Management and that they must not disclose, withhold, retain or dispose of any information unless legally authorised.

General Responsibilities

• Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:-
• At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner
• At all times demonstrate practice the HSC values of Working Together, Excellence, Openness & Honesty and Compassion
• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner which assures patient and client safety
• Comply with all instructions in regard to Infection Prevention and Control
• Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them
• Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy
• Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health and safety policy and statutory regulations
• Adhere to equal opportunities policy throughout the course of their employment
• Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in service provision
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct for HSC Employees which aims to guide staff, managers and employers in the work that they do and the decisions and choices they have to make. Professional staff are expected to follow the code of conduct for their own professions as well as this code.

Records Management

All employees of the Northern Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e‑mails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Northern Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including (for example) the ICT Security Policy, Data Quality and Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

Salary per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

BAND 6 £39,959 - £48,117

Hours

Normal full‑time hours of duty are 37½ hours per week, exclusive of meal times

Medical

Appointment will be subject to a successful pre‑employment health assessment.

Holidays

27 days each year; 29 days after 5 years’ service; 33 days after 10 years’ service and 10 statutory and public holidays.

Pension

The post-holder can participate in the Health Social Care Pension Scheme.

Northern Trust Benefits

You can explore the benefits on offer to you in the Northern Trust by clicking here

Probationary Period

You will serve a probationary period of normally six months.

Waiting List

A Trust‑wide waiting list may be compiled for similar permanent/temporary, full/part time posts which may arise within the next 12 months.

Pay Protection

Legacy Trust Staff who apply for a promotion after 1 April 2011 should be aware that they will lose their legacy protection arrangements and will be entitled to pay protection in accordance with circular HSS (JNF)(1) 2011. This circular will also apply to legacy staff who are currently in receipt of protection and who move post on promotion.

Personnel Specification

Title of Post: Musculo-Skeletal Physiotherapist with cardiac rehabilitation

Band of Post: 6

Notes to applicants: You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. Volunteering experience may be considered appropriate in particular for roles within the context of direct patient/client care.

Essential Criteria – SECTION 1

Factor: Experience – 2 years post registration experience, to include 6 months’ physiotherapy experience working in musculoskeletal outpatients. Qualifications/ Registration – Degree in Physiotherapy. Registered with the HCPC. Evidence of postgraduate training (Formal Course) or CPD (In-service Training) relevant to musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Evidence of postgraduate training (Formal Course) or CPD (In-service Training) or experience relevant to the management of cardio‑respiratory patients. BACPR training or willing to complete to meet service objectives. Shortlisting by Application Form. Other – Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

Essential Criteria – SECTION 2

Skills / Abilities – Good communication skills, Teaching skills, Ability to accept responsibility and use own initiative appropriately, Ability to work as a member of a team, Willingness to participate in on‑call rota and out‑of‑hours service, Acceptable attendance. Interview / Test – Knowledge – An understanding of the recent changes and current trends in Health and Personal Social Services, Knowledge of physiotherapy management of musculoskeletal conditions, Knowledge of principles of audit, Knowledge of current Health and Safety Legislation. Interview / Test – The following additional clarification is provided.

Value Based Recruitment

Value Based Recruitment is a process adopted by the Northern Trust to attract and select employees on the basis that their individual values and behaviours align with those of the Trust. It focuses on the ‘how’ and ‘why’ people do what they do. Candidates who are short‑listed for interview will need to demonstrate at interview that they have the required knowledge, skills, competencies and values to be effective in this new role. In answering the value‑based questions, you have the opportunity to share examples of when you have demonstrated values relevant to the Northern Trust.

Criminal Offences, Investigations and Charges

Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with the Trust. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences or other information contained on a disclosure certificate. If you require further information or a copy of the policy on the recruitment of ex‑offenders, please contact the Trust Human Resources Department. As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

The NHSCT is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Successful applicants: may be required to attend for a Health Assessment, can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply. Have the right to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full‑time working, Fixed working patterns, Part‑time working, Flexi‑time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term‑time working, Job‑share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance.

Final Notes

We will review this Job Description and it may include any other duties and responsibilities we determine in consultation with the jobholder. We do not intend it to be rigid and inflexible but rather to provide guidelines within which the jobholder works.

Closing Date

July 2026

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