Band 7 - Outpatient Physiotherapist - Amputees and MSK
Job reference 360-C-11389 • Main area Physiotherapist Grade Band 7 • Contract Permanent • Hours: 37.5 hours per week • Full time • Flexible working. Salary £51,657 - £58,785 per annum (inc HCA).
Location: West Herts - General Staffing Site West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit, Jacketts Field Town Abbots Langley
Job overview
We are looking for an outstanding Senior Physiotherapist with a passion for improving patient outcomes at the West Hertfordshire Therapy Unit, Jacketts Field Site, Abbots Langley. The ideal candidate will have experience in pre and post prosthetic amputee rehabilitation and enthusiasm for developing the service in line with national clinical best practice guidance. The post holder will also contribute to the delivery of the musculoskeletal outpatient service for trauma and elective orthopaedic consultant referrals.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient working experience in the NHS to assume a Band 7 role.
You will lead service development projects and audits to enhance care and ensure compliance with relevant standards and guidelines.
Clinical supervision, appraisal and teaching will be key components of your role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
* Physiotherapy degree qualification.
* Full Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
* Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent.
* Documented evidence of Continuing Professional Development of expanded skills in area of specialism.
* Attained or working towards a Post Graduate Degree or Qualification.
* Evidence of leadership courses / training.
Knowledge
* Understanding of organisational structure of the NHS and Social Care.
* Ability to provide professional/clinical leadership in area of specialism.
* Understanding of relevant clinical guidelines / policies and procedures.
* Evidence of service development / QI projects / audits.
* Understanding of clinical governance and its implications for the service.
* Membership of specialist interest groups, such as BACPAR etc.
Experience
* Band 6/Band 7 (senior) experience (or equivalent) in area of specialism, and in the NHS.
* Attendance at post graduate courses in the relevant field (specific to the post).
* Attendance at a Clinical Educators course.
* Experience leading Service Development / QI initiatives.
Legal and contractual information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and the Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all, including Service Leavers, Veterans, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and partners/spouses of those serving. Apply as a Member of the Armed Forces Community where appropriate.
Application information
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, you should assume you have been unsuccessful.
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