Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for the clinically reasoned assessment and evidence-based treatment of patients presenting with musculoskeletal pathology. As a Senior Physiotherapist you will be encouraged to develop your clinical skills and to participate in the supervision of junior staff, students and therapy technicians. We have a comprehensive in-service training program and a highly skilled and experienced senior workforce who can support your development.
UHD is a major trauma centre and currently undergoing a transformation process as our two trusts merge. As such there are excellent opportunities to develop your skills in this area. Our more senior clinicans are well established in the fracture clinic, elective clinics, FCP and ED. We encourage our staff to upskill wherever possible and are always looking out for motivated team members to step into enhanced roles.
Our rotations encompass
1. Spinal/upper and lower limb
2. Hand therapy
3. In house work at local GP surgeries
4. Hydrotherapy
5. Rehab classes
We recognise the growing preference of maintaining an interest in a variety of clinical areas and support flexibility in roles, we promote the importance of a good work life balance and will consider requests provided the core needs of the service are met.
We are open to applications from both aspirational and established clinicians who are team players and passionate about delivering quality, patient centred services. These roles are open to job share and part time applicants. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more or visit us in person.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
6. Honours BSc. or equivalent in Physiotherapy
7. HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
8. Post-grad M-level study in a relevant clinical subject in addition to essential criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
9. Minimum 2 years of post-graduate experience that includes inpatient and outpatient working in NHS or near equivalent; all-round MSK spinal and peripheral experience.
Desirable criteria
10. Recognised validated MSK specialist education and training eg. McKenzie Institute, MACP, SoMM.
Technical skills and competencies
Essential criteria
11. Proven experience and skills in the assessment, diagnosis and management of a caseload of adults with MSK pathology
12. Familiarity with patient pathways and management options within the NHS
13. Proven team-working aptitudes and experience
14. Proven initiative and prioritisation of working in the clinical environment
15. Excellent interpersonal skills, including proven listening and communication skills
16. Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and withstand pressure
17. To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relative and colleagues
Desirable criteria
18. Trained/educated in clinical skills associated with extended scope of practice in MSK Therapy such as IR(ME)R acupuncture, Xray interpretation et cetera.
19. Experience in the formulation and delivery of clinical and information governance systems, clinical operational procedural documentation as would be necessary in a specific healthcare setting eg. a GP practice
Knowledge
Essential criteria
20. Demonstrable familiarity with the NHS MSK pathways, the MSK Multidisciplinary team, Primary and secondary healthcare interfaces, technical terms, policies and legislative procedures as they apply to the management of patients referred to your service for further management
21. Ability to work independently when supervision is scheduled rather that constantly available for reference.
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
22. Self-motivated and reliable
23. Ability to respond positively to change.
Language
Essential criteria
24. Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role