Job Overview
MSK have a vacancy for a Band 5 Physiotherapist to join the Team. This exciting post provides the opportunity to develop your Musculoskeletal assessment and treatment skills within a large Teaching Hospital and regional Major Trauma Centre.
The post is one of five specialist band 5 roles, with rotations across both hospital based services and community venues. Each rotation includes a comprehensive induction program, regular supervision and learning opportunities from a team of highly specialist and experienced fellow Physiotherapists, as well as colleagues from the wider MDT. You will also be able to develop your own mentoring skills through student supervision.
Working Hours/Pattern: 37.5 hours a week. 1 weekend in 8 (approx) to cover orthopaedic weekend rosters (lieu days encouraged). Some rotations may include an 8pm finish one day per week.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder is responsible for delivering high quality physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
* Carry a clinical caseload, planning and prioritising own work and seeking assistance and guidance when needed.
* Negotiate and set appropriate, realistic and individualised therapy goals in partnership with the patient, carer and colleagues.
* Provide competent cover for absent colleagues.
* Demonstrate behaviour which is sensitive to the needs and values of others seeking mutual understanding, respect and consideration.
* Respond calmly and positively in times of conflict or uncertainty, seeking appropriate assistance to achieve a resolution.
* Communicate effectively and accurately to convey information in a clear and concise manner.
* Develop collaborative interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary working relationships.
* Promote an understanding of the profession and contribute to the sharing of learning across professional and organisational boundaries.
* Contribute to audit and service evaluation to provide therapy which is efficient, effective and responsive to user feedback.
* Assist in producing evidence for infection control audit.
* Work within guidelines and procedures set out in safe systems of work.
* Develop knowledge and understanding of STHFT and NHS strategy and values.
* Continue personal and professional development as agreed with the Senior Therapist during appraisal and supervision.
Working for our organisation
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the MSK Care Group. The MSK Care Group provides a service for both inpatient and outpatient care for the entire adult population of Sheffield. The services include Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, Pain Management, Metabolic Bone, Hand Centre, MSK Therapy Services, PhysioWorks, Staff Physiotherapy Service and Podiatric Surgery.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* BSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy
* Current HCPC registration
Experience
Essential criteria
* Student fieldwork experience in core areas of Musculoskeletal, respiratory and neurology
Desirable criteria
* Work or life experience in healthcare or teaching practical skills
* Work or life experience in organising and managing multiple tasks
* Clinical Governance or Health & Safety
* NHS experience
Further Training
Essential Criteria
* Evidence of continuous personal & professional development
* Good basic knowledge of therapy practice for medicine, orthopaedics, neurology & respiratory
Desirable criteria
* Evidence-Based Practice
* Clinical Governance
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential criteria
* Competency in Physiotherapy clinical reasoning, processes and practices
* Good interpersonal, communication and team working skills
* Able to maintain confidentiality
* Able to act on own initiative, organise and prioritise work and manage multiple tasks
* Able to maintain accurate written records & statistics
* Calm approach to changing work situations
* Able to teach and motivate others
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of therapy in an acute hospital
* IT literate
Other Factors
Essential criteria
* Shows commitment to professional standards, team collaboration, and supporting colleagues when workload pressures require flexibility.
* Positive attitude to patient care and teamwork