Job Description
We love what we do and we think you will, too!At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county. We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care.
We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you’.We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust.Our application process aims to understand each candidates knowledge, skills and experience. We have found that candidates that use AI to generate their answers can lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description.It is really important to personalise your application to convey your individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively and for us to understand why you are applying for this role with GHC. We discourage over reliance on AI-generated applications as it will lessen your chances of success in securing an interview with us .Job overviewWe are advertising two posts, one in Cirencester Hospital and another in Tewkesbury Hospital.
We are looking for motivated, dynamic and enthusiastic Physiotherapists to join our well-established musculoskeletal Teams. Please indicate on your application which post you are applying for, or if you are applying for both posts. You will be required to work in the outpatient’s department managing a comprehensive range of MSK conditions.
We receive self- referrals, as well as referrals from GPs, Consultants, our Advanced Practitioner Service and Other Health Care Professionals. Once you have received the appropriate training you will be encouraged to act as a clinical educator and assist in the supervision of undergraduate physiotherapy students.In Service Training is encouraged and supported. You will play an active part in the local and Countywide MSK in-service training programmes and be expected to commit to your own personal development.Close links exist with the band 7 staff working in the Musculoskeletal Advanced Practitioner Service (MSKAPS.)Main duties of the job- To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner to work independently with access to guidance from highly specialised Physiotherapists within Gloucestershire Health and Care Services- To be professionally and legally accountable for a designated patient caseload and to decide priorities for own work area balancing other patient related and professional demands- To manage clinical risk within own patient caseload- To undertake the comprehensive assessment and accurate diagnosis of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical and enhanced clinical reasoning skills- To formulate individualised clinical management programmes, utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to plan a specialised programme of careThe qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.Working for our organisationWe have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people’s homes.
We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:- 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.- 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.- 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust’s priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement.
However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesWe provide a Multi-professional preceptorship programme that is aligned to the National Preceptorship Framework for Nursing and have been awarded the Interim quality mark from NHS England. Our programme is provided to all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
In addition to the programme we also offer all preceptees the opportunity of enrolling and completing the level 7 (Masters) 15 credit validated module “Preceptorship for Healthcare” (AP7026).Newly qualified Social Workers are offered the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme (ASYE) which is similar to a preceptorship programme.The Trust is required to work in line with the Government’s UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy- Member of CSP- Registration with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)ExperienceEssential criteria- To have good working knowledge of MSK Physiotherapy in an NHS settingSPECIALIST KNOWLEDGEEssential criteria- Good communication skills both verbal and non-verbal and written- To be able to evidence clinical reasoning in the management of non-complex patient presentation- Evidence of continuing professional developmentPERSONAL SKILLS ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTESEssential criteria- Good communication skills both verbal and non-verbal and writtenDesirable criteria- Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various optionsWhen joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer: - Free car parking at many of our sites - 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service - A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification. - A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified; Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when if you work unsocial hours - Flexible, family friendly and agile working opportunities - Recognition and long service awards - Fast Track physiotherapy - Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers. Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. If you are aged 16-30, you may be eligible for financial and pastoral support from the King’s Trust, with who we are in partnership with to support your first 6 months in role.
We will pass on your details to the King’s Trust who will be in touch with you if you are eligible. If you would rather not be contacted, please let us know.For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document. Good luck with your application.