Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Spinal Specialist MSK Physiotherapist to join our Outpatient Physiotherapist team at The London Clinic, based at our main site in London (W1G 6BW). We are offering a competitive inclusive salary range of £52,488 - £62,978 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Main duties of the job As the Band 7 Spinal Specialist MSK Physiotherapist, you will be responsible for providing expert physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment, education and discharge of patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, specialising in complex spinal problems. You will be expected to provide a diagnosis, develop, and deliver an individualised treatment plan, utilising your clinical and organisational skills to meet the needs of both patients and The Clinic. About us Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of "We go further", "We work as one" and "We personalise care." The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community. The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background. Date posted 15 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £52,488 to £62,978 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 115 Job locations 20 Devonshire Place City of London W1G 6BW Job description Job responsibilities Key Duties: Act independently to formulate, implement, evaluate and deliver specialised individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options e.g., patient education, exercise classes, cognitive behavioural therapies, manual physiotherapy techniques. To undertake expert assessment of own clinical caseload, including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies; to interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts, use developed expert clinical reasoning skills to safely manage patient even when the information received during assessment may be complex and findings conflicting. To identify and manage clinical risk within own patient caseload and monitor others e.g. less experienced physiotherapists, assistants and technical instructors. Work multi-professionally with consultants, nurses, GPs and other health care professionals and agencies. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning. To provide clinical leadership to the spinal service to drive service development and influence clinical practices to enhance quality, productivity and value. To be responsible for the delivery and implementation of the pain groups as part of the multi-disciplinary management of patients with persistent pain using different cognitive behavioural frameworks. To be an active member of the in-service training programme by the attendance and delivering of presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions in house and by attending external courses and practising reflective practice. To provide supervision, training and support to students and band 6 physiotherapists. The full Job Description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment. Job description Job responsibilities Key Duties: Act independently to formulate, implement, evaluate and deliver specialised individual physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options e.g., patient education, exercise classes, cognitive behavioural therapies, manual physiotherapy techniques. To undertake expert assessment of own clinical caseload, including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies; to interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts, use developed expert clinical reasoning skills to safely manage patient even when the information received during assessment may be complex and findings conflicting. To identify and manage clinical risk within own patient caseload and monitor others e.g. less experienced physiotherapists, assistants and technical instructors. Work multi-professionally with consultants, nurses, GPs and other health care professionals and agencies. This will include discussion of patient care, patient progress and involvement in discharge planning. To provide clinical leadership to the spinal service to drive service development and influence clinical practices to enhance quality, productivity and value. To be responsible for the delivery and implementation of the pain groups as part of the multi-disciplinary management of patients with persistent pain using different cognitive behavioural frameworks. To be an active member of the in-service training programme by the attendance and delivering of presentations and training sessions at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions in house and by attending external courses and practising reflective practice. To provide supervision, training and support to students and band 6 physiotherapists. The full Job Description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews, please view the Job Description attachment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy HCPC Registered MCSP Evidence of CPD in managing patients with persistent pain. Desirable Postgraduate study in ACT or CFT Member of the Physiotherapy Pain Association (PPA) Experience Essential Proven experience of working at senior level as a physiotherapist in musculoskeletal outpatients, with experience in all core areas Experience of managing patients with persistent pain Experience in line managing junior staff members Experience in leading quality improvement projects and/or audit Desirable Experience gained within the Private Hospital healthcare setting Experience in attending spinal MDT meetings Experience in delivering workshops Clinical Educator experience Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent written and spoken English Able to demonstrate high levels of communications skills to coach, mediate, negotiate, present, and train Organisational and time management skills IT skills, including; exercise prescription and diary system management, excel for data collections and analysis, and PowerPoint for workshops and IST Able to work within a busy outpatient department Desirable Confident Presentation skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy HCPC Registered MCSP Evidence of CPD in managing patients with persistent pain. Desirable Postgraduate study in ACT or CFT Member of the Physiotherapy Pain Association (PPA) Experience Essential Proven experience of working at senior level as a physiotherapist in musculoskeletal outpatients, with experience in all core areas Experience of managing patients with persistent pain Experience in line managing junior staff members Experience in leading quality improvement projects and/or audit Desirable Experience gained within the Private Hospital healthcare setting Experience in attending spinal MDT meetings Experience in delivering workshops Clinical Educator experience Knowledge and Skills Essential Excellent written and spoken English Able to demonstrate high levels of communications skills to coach, mediate, negotiate, present, and train Organisational and time management skills IT skills, including; exercise prescription and diary system management, excel for data collections and analysis, and PowerPoint for workshops and IST Able to work within a busy outpatient department Desirable Confident Presentation skills 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The London Clinic Address 20 Devonshire Place City of London W1G 6BW Employer's website https://www.thelondonclinic.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)