Job summary Are you an experienced HCPC registered Musculoskeletal (MSK) Physiotherapist looking for a new or additional role with career development opportunities? Have you ever thought about working within a prison environment, helping to rehabilitate and support offenders to live decent and purposeful lives as a member of the community? Prisons are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you are looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this is it Practice Plus Group were recently awarded the healthcare contract at HMP Garth and to ensure the continued quality of care we are looking for a Physiotherapist to support us and the existing teams to work 15 hours per week. There is no on-call or weekend work to allow for a strong work life balance. Working with patients with multiple, complex and/or chronic presentation health issues, you will be responsible for the advanced (MSK) assessment and treatment of patients within the offender healthcare setting, determining clinical diagnosis and clinical treatment indicated as well as maintaining records as an autonomous practitioner. This is your opportunity to work as part of a forward thinking, innovative health care team, including GPs, nurses, pharmacists, podiatrists and mental health professionals, delivering high quality, best practice treatment. Main duties of the job You will be closely supported and mentored by our Clinical Lead, and this combined with our well-developed appraisal system, in-service training and funding for external clinical courses, you will be provided with an excellent supportive learning environment to continue your professional development. With proven post-registration experience of assessing and treating MSK conditions in an outpatient setting you must have excellent communication and organisational skills and be willing to learn and develop. To find out more about working in a Prison environment, read about John, one of our current Physiotherapists - A day in the life of a prison physiotherapist - Practice Plus Group When your part of the Practice Plus Group team, you dont just have a job. You have a career. We work with you to help you grow in your role and take your career in the direction you want to go. Well help you be the best you can be. We want our team members to feel motivated and rewarded. So, we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. We also recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance so we always try to be flexible, helping you fit your working life around your home life About us To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact our friendly in-house resourcing team sarah.melderpracticeplusgroup.com Practice Plus Group is a specialist provider of NHS services into prison healthcare across over 58 different prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We believe in putting the patient first, regardless of the environment or their history. The prison population is one of the most vulnerable and challenged patient groups in society and the delivery of their health care is conducted within often difficult and demanding environments. Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Please note that offers of employment are subject to Practice Plus Group Terms & Conditions and receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and prison vetting. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Date posted 06 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £31,400 to £47,250 a year Up to £47,250 per annum pro rata depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 10086 Job locations Ulnes Walton Lane Leyland Lancashire PR26 8NE Job description Job responsibilities As our Physiotherapist working with Practice Plus Group you will: Provide outstanding evidence based care, listening and acting on patient feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to patients, focusing on both planned and unplanned care. Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries. Playing an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding. Inspire excellence in your colleagues by being pro-active in the management of MSK conditions and motivating the wider team to identify patients presenting with red flag symptoms. You will forge strong working relationships with the Practice Plus Group healthcare team and the wider prison service. Promote best practice, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning. Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care supporting your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job. Be responsible for your own caseload and waiting list and be able to work as an autonomous practitioner. Job description Job responsibilities As our Physiotherapist working with Practice Plus Group you will: Provide outstanding evidence based care, listening and acting on patient feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to patients, focusing on both planned and unplanned care. Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries. Playing an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding. Inspire excellence in your colleagues by being pro-active in the management of MSK conditions and motivating the wider team to identify patients presenting with red flag symptoms. You will forge strong working relationships with the Practice Plus Group healthcare team and the wider prison service. Promote best practice, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning. Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care supporting your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job. Be responsible for your own caseload and waiting list and be able to work as an autonomous practitioner. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Physio qualification HCPC registered Desirable CSP member Experience Essential Evidence of post grad MSK work Evidence of CPD in MSK Desirable Evidence of post grad qualifications in MSK physiotherapy Experience of NHS work and knowledge of national pathways Additional Criteria Essential Excellent communication skills Excellent team working skills Good IT skills Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Desirable Knowledge of Systm1 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Physio qualification HCPC registered Desirable CSP member Experience Essential Evidence of post grad MSK work Evidence of CPD in MSK Desirable Evidence of post grad qualifications in MSK physiotherapy Experience of NHS work and knowledge of national pathways Additional Criteria Essential Excellent communication skills Excellent team working skills Good IT skills Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Desirable Knowledge of Systm1 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 Practice Plus Group Address Ulnes Walton Lane Leyland Lancashire PR26 8NE Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)