Job Overview
Are you looking to specialise in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy? We are currently recruiting for a full‑time band 5 physiotherapist within our Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy service. At CNWL we pride ourselves on our staff development and delivering high quality care in community services. Please note that interviews for this post will be face to face.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be part of an enthusiastic, supportive and forward‑thinking team. The role will consist of approximately 6‑monthly rotations based across Uxbridge Health Centre, Eastcote Health Centre and the Warren Medical Centre in Hayes, which are all within the London Borough of Hillingdon.
When you join our friendly team you will have your own clinical caseload, assessing and rehabilitating patients through both face‑to‑face and virtual (telephone/video) consultations, and in gym settings delivering classes. Recent post‑graduate experience is essential and recent post‑graduate experience in musculoskeletal outpatients and working within a health‑service sector, either acute or community, is preferred.
The Physiotherapy team has a good working relationship with the First Contact Practitioners (FCPs) working in GP practices and Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) working at The Hillingdon Hospital and Mount Vernon Hospital. We receive referrals from GPs, FCPs and the ESPs. At CNWL we have and continue to work closely with the acute hospital trust in Hillingdon on a number of joint projects including the development of the Hillingdon MSK website.
Working for our organisation
Our service is committed to CPD and promoting evidence‑based practice and a high standard of care throughout. We offer an extensive professional development programme for all staff. The successful candidate will have weekly supervision sessions with their supervisor, participate in in‑service training, attend study days and may have the opportunity to assist with mentoring students. Clinical supervision will be provided by band 6 and band 7 staff with a diverse range of experience and specialty including pelvic health and vestibular problems. We also have staff members currently completing Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) training. Many of the band 5 staff previously recruited have gone on to be promoted to band 6 posts within our MSK service.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities: Clinical
* Be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of the practitioner’s professional practice.
* Take responsibility for the assessment, treatment and advice of patients referred by senior medical staff, General Practitioners or other health professionals including extended scope.
* Interpret and analyse clinical and non‑clinical facts to form accurate diagnoses, prognoses and recommend best course of intervention in a wide range of highly complex musculoskeletal conditions.
* Be responsible for own caseload and may be consulted for advice and guidance by less experienced team members and other health care professionals.
* Continuously reassess patients in order to progress treatments.
* Co‑ordinate interventions which may include other disciplines; advise and educate patients, carers, relatives, other health professionals.
* Manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times.
* Be responsible for maintenance of accurate written records using the POMR system, including comprehensive progress and discharge reports to medical staff.
* Use knowledge to refer to other health disciplines as required.
* Demonstrate physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions including manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises.
* Be competent in assessing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions based on theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, often in situations where conflicting evidence exists.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy
* HCPC registration
* Evidence of CPD in musculoskeletal physiotherapy in the form of a detailed personal portfolio
Desirable criteria
* Relevant special interest group membership
Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics
Essential criteria
* Ability to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment
* Ability to work as a team member
* Flexible
* Empathetic
* Reliable
* Good time management
Other factors
Essential criteria
* Car driver/owner – Full UK License
Experience
Essential criteria
* Demonstration of experience at undergraduate level in Musculoskeletal rotations
* Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession
* Basic understanding of computers and their applicationsPrevious experience at Band 5 level to include rotations outside of MSK Physio e.g. Orthopaedics/Medical/Care of the Elderly
Desirable criteria
* Experience of service developments
* Working knowledge of all areas of Clinical Governance including quality, audit and risk management
* Has contributed to research and evidence‑based practice
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Excellent written skills
* Able to present information in a clear and logical manner
* Ability to be self‑motivated
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