Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior physiotherapist to join our elective orthopaedic team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in both elective and trauma orthopaedic settings. At Wrightington Hospital we see everything from routine total hip replacements to the most complex orthopaedic procedures. You will have the chance to work with surgeons and specialist therapists who are experts in their field and this gives rise to excellent learning opportunities. There is opportunities to get involved with research, service improvement and we have a well established learning and development programme. Candidates are required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage. Main duties of the job The main duties of the job include The physiotherapy assessment and treatment of a wide range of post-operative trauma and elective orthopaedic conditions. Opportunities for audit and research. Opportunities to watch ground-breaking operations to enhance clinical knowledge. To work closely with senior colleagues to develop and enhance current service provision To plan for and treat patients with complex needs who require orthopaedic surgery. The role also involves the development of other staff in the team and wider MDT, supporting students, supervising junior and unqualified staff About us Choose Well - Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. On-Call Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational. Date posted 25 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 302-25-6989711SS Job locations Wrightington Hospital Hall Lane Wigan WN6 9EP Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to patients with orthopaedic conditions following trauma or elective surgery. To support junior staff both physiotherapists and assistants This job will be based at Wrightington on the elective ward but time will be spent at Wigan hospital in trauma as the service requires. To act as a source of knowledge on the management of patients presenting with a wide range of orthopaedic conditions and provide an advisory/educational service to patients, relatives, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals. To take a role in the specialist assessment and treatment of patients within the orthopaedic speciality who may have complex and or chronic presentations. To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences. Access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work is routinely evaluated. To work jointly with staff from social services, hospital trusts, primary care trusts, education, etc., in providing rehabilitation and co-ordinating discharge. To educate and train physiotherapists, other health professionals and physiotherapy students in the management of physiotherapy conditions as appropriate in current rotation. Job description Job responsibilities To provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to patients with orthopaedic conditions following trauma or elective surgery. To support junior staff both physiotherapists and assistants This job will be based at Wrightington on the elective ward but time will be spent at Wigan hospital in trauma as the service requires. To act as a source of knowledge on the management of patients presenting with a wide range of orthopaedic conditions and provide an advisory/educational service to patients, relatives, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals. To take a role in the specialist assessment and treatment of patients within the orthopaedic speciality who may have complex and or chronic presentations. To hold responsibility for own case load and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review, case conferences. Access to advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work is routinely evaluated. To work jointly with staff from social services, hospital trusts, primary care trusts, education, etc., in providing rehabilitation and co-ordinating discharge. To educate and train physiotherapists, other health professionals and physiotherapy students in the management of physiotherapy conditions as appropriate in current rotation. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified HCPC Practitioner Diploma/ Degree in Physiotherapy Desirable Relevant clinical courses Clinical educators Course Member of relevant special interest groups Experience Essential Experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy Evidence of relevant courses and CPD Skills Essential Evidence of clinical reasoning skills. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills. Evidence of involvement in relevant clinical audit Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments. Ability to work independently and also collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills with patients, ? Critical appraisal skills. ? Ability to maintain judgement under pressure. ? Ability to participate in the education of other healthcare professionals including students. ? Forward thinking, motivation and enthusiasm. Page 2 of 3 healthcare professionals, managers and other agencies IT literate Desirable Critical appraisal skills. Ability to maintain judgement under pressure. Ability to participate in the education of other healthcare professionals including students. Forward thinking, motivation and enthusiasm. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of a range of approaches to the physiotherapy management of a variety of musculoskeletal disorders. Experience of self directed learning Additional Essential Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to the role. i.e with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structure and vocabulary, and without hesitation. Ability to travel freely around the trust area. Flexible to work patterns To be able to participate in weekend working as required Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified HCPC Practitioner Diploma/ Degree in Physiotherapy Desirable Relevant clinical courses Clinical educators Course Member of relevant special interest groups Experience Essential Experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy Evidence of relevant courses and CPD Skills Essential Evidence of clinical reasoning skills. Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills. Evidence of involvement in relevant clinical audit Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments. Ability to work independently and also collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills with patients, ? Critical appraisal skills. ? Ability to maintain judgement under pressure. ? Ability to participate in the education of other healthcare professionals including students. ? Forward thinking, motivation and enthusiasm. Page 2 of 3 healthcare professionals, managers and other agencies IT literate Desirable Critical appraisal skills. Ability to maintain judgement under pressure. Ability to participate in the education of other healthcare professionals including students. Forward thinking, motivation and enthusiasm. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of a range of approaches to the physiotherapy management of a variety of musculoskeletal disorders. Experience of self directed learning Additional Essential Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to the role. i.e with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structure and vocabulary, and without hesitation. Ability to travel freely around the trust area. Flexible to work patterns To be able to participate in weekend working as required 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. 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 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. 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 Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Wrightington Hospital Hall Lane Wigan WN6 9EP Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)