Job summary
- Main area
- Physiotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5/6
- Contract
- Secondment: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 405-25-AHP232RMP
- Employer
- Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dorset County Hospital
- Town
- Dorchester
- Salary
- Per Annum
- Closing
- 27/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Rotational Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
NHS AfC: Band 5/6
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Job overview
Rotational Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Grade: Band 5 or Band 6
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Part time and flexible working hours will be considered)
Are you an experienced Band 5 or established band 6 Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist looking for a new challenge in your career?
If the answer is yes, we are offering a great opportunity for someone looking to take their next steps in the dynamic field of MSK physiotherapy.
JOB PURPOSE
The specialist physiotherapist is an experienced clinician who carries and independently manages a full specialist clinical caseload. They are responsible for supervising designated members of staff within the specialist team.
- In conjunction with the Team Lead, the post holder participates in a rolling programme of education, clinical evaluation, audit and research across the speciality.
- The post holder may be required to work at any of the sites within the Trust with a base at Charlton Down Therapies Centre or Weymouth Community Hospital.
- To fully participate in whatever pattern of working is required by the service in the future.
- The post holder may be required to work at weekends on a roster basis as part of 7 day working.
- Once deemed competent the post holder will be required to participate in weekend working.
- Band 5 to Band 6 accelerator programme will be considered for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
You will…
- Be expected to maintain a diverse and considerable caseload of musculoskeletal cases, operating at a senior level with clinical autonomy.
- Manage all referrals for adult MSK conditions, including those received as adult self-referrals, and from primary, secondary and tertiary care services, local MSK interface services, and local first contact practitioners.
- We currently offer virtual appointments in line with CSP guidelines and so positive engagement to deliver tele-rehabilitation successfully will be a key requirement of the role.
- It is expected that you would contribute to covering the in-patient therapy weekend rota, this will be dependent on experience.
You have...
- HCPC registration as a physiotherapist
- Significant MSK experience at Band 5 or band 6 level (for band 6 post)
- A growth mind set, and a willingness to be fully involved in service development opportunities.
Working for our organisation
We can offer you…
- Structured rotations in MSK Out patients, Orthopaedics, Paediatric MSK, and hydrotherapy. Optional rotation into Pelvic Health Physiotherapy.
- Opportunities to develop your leadership skills through appraisal and supervision of junior staff and students.
- Opportunities to provide teaching and development to your peers.
- A structured in service training programme alongside a directed training package for each rotation.
- Your development will be overseen by Band 8 and 7 therapists who currently deliver advanced practice clinics.
As a department we are constantly thriving to develop our services, and have been instrumental locally in developing first contact practitioner roles, and virtual options for rehabilitation class delivery during the Covid 19 pandemic (e.g. Virtual Escape pain) and most recently supporting the high flow Orthopaedic Outpatient clinics.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation.
A full driving license and access to a car is essential.
Please visit https://joinourdorset.nhs.uk/Therapy/ for more information on working as a therapist in Dorset
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Diploma or Degree in physiotherapy
- Registered as a Physiotherapist with The Health Professions
Desirable criteria
- CSP member
- Relevant Healthcare courses
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- An understanding of evidence based practice pertaining to Physiotherapy
- Awareness of national guidelines and standards relevant to Physiotherapy
- Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for Physiotherapy
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- A broad range of undergraduate experience in all core specialities of Physiotherapy
- Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MPT
- Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
- Previous experience at band 5 level
- Experience of clinical practice in an NHS environment
- Experience of participating in audit and evidence based projects
- Evidence of actively participating in in-service training and MDT groups, and evaluating effectiveness of training
- Research experience
- Experience in managing limited resources and high workloads
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential criteria
- The ability to discuss clinical reasoning in the management of cases
- The ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
- Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers, other health professionals and team
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Good time management skills with ability to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Ability to self -direct learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio
- Able to provide a high standard of clear concise, written and verbal reports in English
- Good presentation skills
- IT skills, including using hospital databases, word processing, excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment. To show empathy and fairness to give support to others
Desirable criteria
- IT skills – ability to create and/or format data and/or complex spreadsheets using computerised systems
- Demonstrates excellent motivational skills
OTHER
Essential criteria
- Self-motivated with a clear understanding of the role
- Demonstrate professional independence
- Work across sites in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
- Physically fit and able to comply with Trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
- Professional manner and appearance
- Available for on-call, weekend duties and altered working patterns here clinically appropriate
- Car driver/owner
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mike Peak
- Job title
- Team Lead, Senior Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01305 255314
- Additional information
Mike Peak, Lead Physiotherapist MSK Outpatients, [email protected], 01305 255314
Clare Ruston, Lead Physiotherapist MSK Outpatients on 01305 255314 or [email protected]
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