Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for you to become a Senior MSK Physiotherapist at Kings Mill Hospital You will continuously enhance and develop the skills, leadership, and expertise required for the assessment and treatment of patients, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, effective therapy interventions. Responsibilities: Manage a diverse caseload of patients with acute or chronic conditions, presenting with complex or varied issues. Conduct thorough assessments, provide treatments, and offer advice based on evidence-based practices. Rotate every 9 months through specialized areas, including: Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatients Orthopaedic Inpatients Rheumatology Outpatients Paediatric MSK Outpatients Main duties of the job Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you. Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 214-CSTO-6901731 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached full job description and person specification in the additional documents section. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Sound clinical knowledge of core conditions and applied therapy techniques relating to the speciality of rotations Ability to formulate and develop specialised individual treatment programmes and ability in using clinical reasoning skills based on current best practice. Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, manage a busy workload and time. Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) As an autonomous practitioner, is able to work as a team member as well as alone but with access to more senior colleagues IT skills - basic. Able to use a laptop/computer for writing patient notes on Systmone or using AttendAnywhere Knowledge of NHS procedures, policies and guidelines. Good organisational skills Good presentation/teaching skills Ability to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment Ability to explain, encourage, motivate and empathise with people. Desirable Awareness of local, regional and national healthcare priorities. An understanding of the MSK Alliance and ICP. Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy, BSc(Hons) or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy. State Registration (HCPC). Evidence of experience in the form of an up to date professional development portfolio Desirable Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Further Training Essential Attendance at relevant clinical post graduate courses taught often at modular Masters level and relevant to rotation specialities Clinical Educator Training. Desirable Attended a Leadership Course Experience Essential Has worked in the NHS, as a qualified physiotherapist completing a junior rotation programme Experience of clinical supervision of physiotherapy students. Experience of audit and service review Experience of supervising other staff. Desirable Previous Band 6 experience Clinical experience, in preferably, one or more of the rotation areas. Experience of leading hydrotherapy sessions Experience in bracing techniques Contractual Requirements Essential To work flexibly depending on the needs of the rotation, including evening and weekend working, as required. Able to travel to Newark Hospital Desirable Be respiratory competent, and if competent, will be placed on the On-call rota Person Specification Knowledge Essential Sound clinical knowledge of core conditions and applied therapy techniques relating to the speciality of rotations Ability to formulate and develop specialised individual treatment programmes and ability in using clinical reasoning skills based on current best practice. Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, manage a busy workload and time. Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) As an autonomous practitioner, is able to work as a team member as well as alone but with access to more senior colleagues IT skills - basic. Able to use a laptop/computer for writing patient notes on Systmone or using AttendAnywhere Knowledge of NHS procedures, policies and guidelines. Good organisational skills Good presentation/teaching skills Ability to work within a stressful and unpredictable environment Ability to explain, encourage, motivate and empathise with people. Desirable Awareness of local, regional and national healthcare priorities. An understanding of the MSK Alliance and ICP. Qualifications Essential Degree in Physiotherapy, BSc(Hons) or Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy. State Registration (HCPC). Evidence of experience in the form of an up to date professional development portfolio Desirable Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Further Training Essential Attendance at relevant clinical post graduate courses taught often at modular Masters level and relevant to rotation specialities Clinical Educator Training. Desirable Attended a Leadership Course Experience Essential Has worked in the NHS, as a qualified physiotherapist completing a junior rotation programme Experience of clinical supervision of physiotherapy students. Experience of audit and service review Experience of supervising other staff. Desirable Previous Band 6 experience Clinical experience, in preferably, one or more of the rotation areas. Experience of leading hydrotherapy sessions Experience in bracing techniques Contractual Requirements Essential To work flexibly depending on the needs of the rotation, including evening and weekend working, as required. Able to travel to Newark Hospital Desirable Be respiratory competent, and if competent, will be placed on the On-call rota 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton in Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)