Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic clinician to join our innovative and friendly team of musculoskeletal physiotherapists at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals. We are seeking forward-thinking, motivated individuals looking to develop their skills and abilities within a supportive and positive environment. The working patterns include compressed hours.
Thesuccessfulcandidate will join a dynamic team of Physiotherapist with a commitment to high quality patient care. We pride ourselves on the learning and development opportunities offered to our staff with high standards of teaching and regular supervision.
Therapy Services hold a high profile within the Royal Free London NHS Trust. We work collaboratively with the Orthopaedic, Pain and Rheumatology departments and are involved with numerous Quality Improvement and clinical practice group projects for the Trust. Our multidisciplinary Therapy Services department is committed to development and offers a wide range of in-house and external training. We have links with local universities and provide opportunities for post-graduate teaching.
Interviews will be face to face only.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
1. Degree/Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy
2. HCPC registration
3. Commitment to advanced professional development
Desirable
4. Member of special interest group
5. Evidence of attendance at relevant postgraduate courses
Experience
Essential
6. Post registration experience in MSK services
7. Experience of team working/ability to work as a team member
8. Evidence of audit/service development work/involvement
9. Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
10. Experience of working at B6 level
11. Expereince in a broad rotational post
12. Supervision of junior staff/TSWs/Students
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
13. Able to work autonomously and make decisions under pressure
14. Evidence of specialist clinical skills
15. Able to document information accurately
16. Able to demonstrate sound reasoning skills
17. Effective communication skills
18. Evidence of teaching and supervision skills
Desirable
19. Competent IT skills
Personal attributes
Essential
20. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current physiotherapy in MSK area
21. Awareness of evidence based practice
22. Understanding of legal responsibilites of the profession eg confidentiality, consent etc
23. Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for services.
24. Evidence of excellenttime managment and organisational skills
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
25. Demonstrate ability to meet the Trust Values