Overview
We are looking for an MSK physiotherapist who is: able to provide excellent and evidence based care to patients; a natural leader who follows their initiative and can think and work "outside the box"; and a team-player willing to go the extra mile to deliver. You would join a diverse team of physiotherapists, assistants, clinical specialists and the lead clinical academic for therapies. We are a secondary care outpatient MSK service, accepting consultant referrals from within ICHT. Our three hospital sites are St Mary;s Hospital — a Major Trauma Centre, Charing Cross Hospital — a Specialist Elective Centre and Hammersmith Hospital — our Rheumatology and occupational health base.
The clinical caseload will offer exposure to a variety of simple and complex MSK presentations. You will rotate across sites and specialist MSK clinics designed to upskill band 7s. We have a new physio occupational health service; the team leaders manage this caseload to gain exposure to first contact type referrals.
Main duties of the job
* To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work, including management of patients in your care and undertaking all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
* To provide comprehensive and specialist therapy assessment and diagnosis for patients with a range of highly complex presentations, by utilising advanced clinical reasoning, evidence-based knowledge, investigative and analytical skills and specialist assessment techniques.
* To plan and organise time efficiently and effectively with regard to patient management and use of time. To be accountable for the designated area of work.
* To flexibly manage responsibilities for own complex caseload, service delivery and teaching commitments. To decide priorities for own work, balancing other patient related and professional demands and ensure that these remain in accordance with those of the teams as a whole.
* As a lead member of the department, ensure teaching programmes and clinical education / supervision meet the needs of more junior staff's education and development to ensure that a specialist knowledge of intervention is acquired at all levels. To develop and conduct local in-service and MDT training.
* To take a lead in the development of the specialist clinical area/team and develop objectives and support prioritisation of projects for the team.
* To ensure own and direct reports' Personal Development Plans (PDP) are in line with therapies and trust objectives.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits
* Career development, flexible working and wellbeing
* Staff recognition scheme
* Optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Details
* Date posted: 05 May 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 7
* Salary: £56,276 to £63,176 a year pa inclusive
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 6 months
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 290-MIC-1791
* Job locations: St Mary;s Hospital, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY
Qualifications and Experience
Education/ Qualifications
* Essential: Degree (or equivalent) in BSc Physiotherapy
* Essential: State registration with the Health Professions Council
* Essential: Evidence of CPD through maintenance of a portfolio, especially in the relevant clinical area
* Essential: Clinical Educators course or equivalent
* Desirable: Membership of the Professional Organisation
* Desirable: Membership of Professional special interest groups relevant to speciality
* Desirable: Relevant Postgraduate clinical qualification
* Desirable: Management skills or leadership training
Experience
* Essential: Significant recent clinical experience in relevant clinical area
* Essential: Evidence of a broad base of clinical experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
* Essential: Experience of multidisciplinary teamwork and inter-agency working
* Essential: Experience of multidisciplinary goal planning, care pathways and using outcome measures
* Essential: Experience of training programmes for therapists, MDT members, support staff, students and apprentices
* Essential: Experience of service development/change management
* Essential: Experience in implementing evidence based practice in specialty
* Essential: Experience of on-call and weekend working in an acute hospital (if required)
* Desirable: Previous Band 7 or equivalent experience
* Desirable: Leadership of a therapy team
* Desirable: NHS experience related to the role
* Desirable: Clinical governance, research or service improvement experience
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
* Essential: Advanced knowledge of assessment and treatment for relevant conditions
* Essential: Advanced clinical reasoning and problem solving
* Essential: Knowledge of psychosocial and cultural factors
* Essential: Ability to stay updated with practice and research and apply to patient care
* Essential: Time management, prioritisation and delegation
* Essential: Sound clinical judgments and decision making
* Essential: Accurate note keeping and documentation
* Essential: Understanding of clinical governance and audit
* Essential: Ability to work within Trust data protection, equality and safety policies
* Essential: Ability to lead, mentor and coach others
* Desirable: NHS developments knowledge and data analysis skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a DBS disclosure.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is available.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information at NHS Careers.
Employer details
Employer name: Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: St Mary;s Hospital, Praed Street, London, W2 1NY
Employer's website: imperial.nhs.uk
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