Flexible hours |Full orPart time hours | No compulsory weekends | Free staff parking | Extensive training & development | Supportive, motivated team | Flexible base location across Berkshire dependent on service need.
Are you an enthusiastic andorganisedphysiotherapist with a passion for musculoskeletal care? Berkshire Healthcare is looking for motivated Band 6 MSK Physiotherapiststo join our dynamic Outpatient Physiotherapy teamwith at least 18 months of post-graduate experience.
We receive a diverse range of referrals fromGP surgeries,First Contact Practitioners (FCPs),Orthopaedicclinics, the Triage and Assessment Service (TAS), as well as from our Specialist Spinal Service (IPASS) and Community Specialist Service (CSS)and self-referrals.Youllbe part of a supportive and skilled team, working alongside colleagues frombands 3 to 7, with access to Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists for supervision, in-service training, and development opportunities.Youllalsobenefit from strong links with Advanced Practice Physiotherapists.
Main duties of the job
To work as a senior physiotherapy practitioner to provide a high quality, responsive outpatient physiotherapy service for adults & children with musculoskeletal & orthopaedic conditions
To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatmentand caseload management
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner working without direct supervision.
To be involved in supervision and education of band 5 physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, work experience studentsand physiotherapy students.
To be proactively involved in service development and quality improvement
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated outstanding by the CQC, were committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, were committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
* Caring for and about you is our top priority
* Committed to providing good quality, safe services
* Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
* Flexible working options to support work-life balance
* 27 days annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
* Excellent learning and career development opportunities
* Cycle to Work and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
* Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
* Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
* Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
* Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
* Free parking across Trust sites
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
High qualityassessment and treatment skills
Ability to organise and prioritise with excellent time management
Excellent communication and IT skills
Ability to contribute to service development and the development of less experienced staff
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Werecommitted to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedonthesitate to call:Nicole Davison01189495109or email:nicole.davis@berkshire.nhs.ukwhollbe delighted to help.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so pleasesubmityour application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* Diploma / Degree in Physiotherapy
* HCPC/GOsC Registered
* Evidence of ongoing CPD e.g. maintained in a portfolio; attendance at musculoskeletal postgraduate courses; informal learning.
* Member of the CSP
Previous Experience
* 18 months band 5 rotational experience or suitable alternative experience; must include at least 4 months of Musculoskeletal Outpatients.
* Have worked in the NHS and understand the role of a Band 6 within it.
* Experience working as part of a physiotherapy and/or multidisciplinary team
* Evidence of student, Band 5 or physiotherapy assistant supervision
* Previous experience at Band 6 Physiotherapist level
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
* Previous experience with audit
* Self-directed learning
* Ability to work independently
* Awareness of Primary care working and NHS structures
* Working knowledge of RIO / Smart card
Additional Requirements
* Ability to travel to multiple sites
* Clear vision of role/commitment to speciality
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
MSK Physiotherapy - Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2BJ
£41,957 to £50,387 a yearper annum (incl of HCAS)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
371-CHS1233-4
Job locations
MSK Physiotherapy - Upton Hospital, Albert Street, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2BJ
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