Job summary If you are an MSK Physiotherapist currently working at band 5 and you are seeking a role where you will be assessing and treating a varied caseload of patients and delivering MSK clinics within the community, you might be exactly who we're looking for Healthshare is one of the leading Healthcare providers in the UK. We provide NHS Physiotherapy, Orthopaedic, Rheumatology, MSK Podiatry and Pain Management Services across 19 CCGs nationwide. The successful candidate will have excellent communisation skills as well as an in-depth understanding of MSK Physiotherapy. They must have a flexible, adaptable and innovative approach to work and be able to proactively deliver results. The right candidate will be a HCPC and CSP registered Physiotherapist with a BSc in Physiotherapy. You will be expected to maintain your own electronic patient records (SystmOne), actively participate in clinical teaching and in-service training sessions, deliver a high standard of patient-centred clinical care, possess a friendly and approachable attitude and apply outstanding team-working, communication and organisational skills to your daily practice. Main duties of the job To work as part of the Physiotherapy Team providing physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independent caseload. To build upon postgraduate clinical skills, knowledge and experience. To work under the guidance of a senior member of staff to continue professional development and professional training programmes. About us We're an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things. Our approach means that whether it's speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations. This is why we've been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients. We work with integrity. When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key. Whether we're interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, we're always open and honest. Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence. We act with empathy. Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people. We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever we're interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration. We inspire with passion. It's hard work, but we absolutely love what we do. There's no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and that's what everyone here has. A Healthshare employee is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them. Benefits: 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and option to buy/sell Private Healthcare (Benenden) Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance Blue Light Card Refer a Friend Scheme CPD Opportunities Wagestream Reward Gateway Cycle to Work Scheme Smart Tech EV Car Scheme Date posted 14 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £32,240 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number M0045-24-0128 Job locations South Westminster Centre For Health 82 Vincent Square London SW1P 2PF St. Charles Hospital Exmoor Street London W10 6DZ Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To assess, diagnose, plan and implement therapy programmes from a clinical options for an individual caseload. To participate in the discharge planning process. To demonstrate highly developed physical skills inclusive of dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling. To work as an autonomous practitioner to be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own clinical and non-clinical activity associated with individual patient care. To plan and organise activity with appropriate time scheduling in order to complete all clinical and administrative duties including statistical record keeping. To be responsible for clinical record keeping in accordance with the physiotherapy guidelines for documentation and legal requirements. To be responsible for the correct and safe use of the physical environment including equipment and to be responsible for the allocation of these resources. To contribute towards the provision of flexible and timely services which will include working across a 6 day week. To attend mandatory training and to adhere to all Healthsahre policies and procedures as they pertain to personnel, health & safety and child, elder protection issues and continuing health care needs. To participate and contribute to all activities associated with physiotherapy clinics in response to current trends and changes within the health service. To achieve effective communication with managers and colleagues both within the specialism in relation to service need and clinical issues incorporating participation in multi professional meetings Communication To communicate with clients and their carers, information regarding diagnosis, treatment plans and expected goals. To communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable format to patients, carers Health, Safety and Security To maintain safe clinical practice in diagnosis and treatment and report any incidents, accidents and near misses in accordance with the Healthshare Incident Policy. To ensure own safety and the safety of all others within the working environment and comply with all Healthshare policies and procedures to protect the health, safety and welfare of anyone affected by the Healthshares business. To ensure that equipment provided for the protection of health and safety is maintained and used appropriately and comply with emergency procedures relevant to your practice. To attend all Mandatory Training with regard to fire, health and safety, manual handling and control of infection Quality and clinical Governance As a term of your employment within Healthshare, you can be required to undertake such other duties commensurate with your grade / band and / or hours of work at your initial place of work or at any other of the organisations establishments, as may be reasonably required of you. Healthshare staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks. All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems with regard to this to their managers. All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control training and updates as required by Healthshare. All employees are required to act in such a way that at all times their actions safeguards the health and well-being of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarisation with and adherence to Healthshares Safeguarding Children and Adult policies is an essential requirement for all employees as is the participation in related mandatory/statutory safeguarding training. All of the above activities are governed by the operational policies, standing financial instructions, policies and procedures and standards of Healthshare, as well as legislation and professional standards and guidelines. Post-holders are required to contribute to the organisations performance against those aspects of the Assurance and Regulatory Frameworks pertaining to their role and to supply evidence of compliance with standards/targets. This job description is intended as a guide and may be amended in discussion with the post holder to meet changing demands within the service and physiotherapy department. Job description Job responsibilities Clinical To assess, diagnose, plan and implement therapy programmes from a clinical options for an individual caseload. To participate in the discharge planning process. To demonstrate highly developed physical skills inclusive of dexterity, co-ordination and sensory skills to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions including manual physiotherapy techniques and therapeutic handling. To work as an autonomous practitioner to be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own clinical and non-clinical activity associated with individual patient care. To plan and organise activity with appropriate time scheduling in order to complete all clinical and administrative duties including statistical record keeping. To be responsible for clinical record keeping in accordance with the physiotherapy guidelines for documentation and legal requirements. To be responsible for the correct and safe use of the physical environment including equipment and to be responsible for the allocation of these resources. To contribute towards the provision of flexible and timely services which will include working across a 6 day week. To attend mandatory training and to adhere to all Healthsahre policies and procedures as they pertain to personnel, health & safety and child, elder protection issues and continuing health care needs. To participate and contribute to all activities associated with physiotherapy clinics in response to current trends and changes within the health service. To achieve effective communication with managers and colleagues both within the specialism in relation to service need and clinical issues incorporating participation in multi professional meetings Communication To communicate with clients and their carers, information regarding diagnosis, treatment plans and expected goals. To communicate complex and sensitive information in an understandable format to patients, carers Health, Safety and Security To maintain safe clinical practice in diagnosis and treatment and report any incidents, accidents and near misses in accordance with the Healthshare Incident Policy. To ensure own safety and the safety of all others within the working environment and comply with all Healthshare policies and procedures to protect the health, safety and welfare of anyone affected by the Healthshares business. To ensure that equipment provided for the protection of health and safety is maintained and used appropriately and comply with emergency procedures relevant to your practice. To attend all Mandatory Training with regard to fire, health and safety, manual handling and control of infection Quality and clinical Governance As a term of your employment within Healthshare, you can be required to undertake such other duties commensurate with your grade / band and / or hours of work at your initial place of work or at any other of the organisations establishments, as may be reasonably required of you. Healthshare staff are responsible for protecting themselves and others against infection risks. All staff regardless of whether clinical or not are expected to comply with current infection control policies and procedures and to report any problems with regard to this to their managers. All staff undertaking patient care activities must attend infection control training and updates as required by Healthshare. All employees are required to act in such a way that at all times their actions safeguards the health and well-being of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarisation with and adherence to Healthshares Safeguarding Children and Adult policies is an essential requirement for all employees as is the participation in related mandatory/statutory safeguarding training. All of the above activities are governed by the operational policies, standing financial instructions, policies and procedures and standards of Healthshare, as well as legislation and professional standards and guidelines. Post-holders are required to contribute to the organisations performance against those aspects of the Assurance and Regulatory Frameworks pertaining to their role and to supply evidence of compliance with standards/targets. This job description is intended as a guide and may be amended in discussion with the post holder to meet changing demands within the service and physiotherapy department. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent. HCPC & CSP Registration. CPD relevant to MSK Experience Essential Experience in core competencies within musculoskeletal, neurology and respiratory care at an undergraduate level. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings. Desirable Previous MSK experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent. HCPC & CSP Registration. CPD relevant to MSK Experience Essential Experience in core competencies within musculoskeletal, neurology and respiratory care at an undergraduate level. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings. Desirable Previous MSK experience Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Healthshare Group Address South Westminster Centre For Health 82 Vincent Square London SW1P 2PF Employer's website https://healthshare.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)