Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Outpatient Therapy Team based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital NHS Trust in Kings Lynn for a permanent Outpatient rotational Band 6 position. This post is suitable for an experienced Band 5 physiotherapist, or an existing Band 6 Physiotherapist. The rotations included within this post include our Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Team and the Rheumatology Team. The teams accept referrals from both GPs, Consultants and outside referring hospitals, including major trauma centres. The Physiotherapy Service, forms part of an integrated Rehab Service with the Occupational Therapy Service and aims to provide a progressive forward-thinking approach to patient care whilst able to support staff in personal development and continued education and training. We would welcome all applications for a job share, part time or flexible working. Main duties of the job You will provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment for patients with a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders and/or rheumatological disorders, many of which have complex presentations. The referrals will include self-referrals, GP and consultant referrals. You will also be involved in Orthopaedic elective preop and post op classes. You will be offered teaching, supervision and supported development as you work through your clinical competencies and objectives. You will also be expected to assist in the training, supervision and appraisal in both pre and post graduate Physiotherapists. You will also take part in weekend working as part of an agreed rota. About us There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too. Date posted 06 November 2024 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 426-198-24TAM-B Job locations The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gayton Road King's Lynn PE30 4ET Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this opportunity. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about this opportunity. Person Specification Qualifications/training and professional development Essential B.Sc. in Physiotherapy (3 year) or M.Sc. in Physiotherapy (2 year) or Diploma in Physiotherapy (3 year) Health & Care Professions Council registration Car driver Desirable Practice Educator Course and ability to supervise under-graduate physiotherapists Demonstration of a variety of post-graduate courses to increase level of skills and knowledge Experience Essential Covered a variety of Physiotherapy specialties as a post graduate Physiotherapist including Musculoskeletal Outpatients & Orthopaedics Gained practical experience within the MSK Outpatient specialty Some NHS experience Desirable Experience in clinical service development Experience in audit or measuring clinical effectiveness Skills, abilities, and knowledge Essential Good clinical reasoning skills Good knowledge of human anatomy and physiology Sound working knowledge of diagnoses and interpretation of disorders Ability to plan treatments and use a wide range of assessment and treatment techniques Ability to prioritise and delegate workload Desirable Experience of staff supervision and appraisal Positive approach to data collection and clinical audit Personal attributes Essential Have a flexible/adaptable approach to work and the needs of the Musculoskeletal Out-patient Service Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to handle difficult conversations Ability to empathise; use tact and diplomacy when required Desirable Good MDT team worker with evidence of leadership qualities Person Specification Qualifications/training and professional development Essential B.Sc. in Physiotherapy (3 year) or M.Sc. in Physiotherapy (2 year) or Diploma in Physiotherapy (3 year) Health & Care Professions Council registration Car driver Desirable Practice Educator Course and ability to supervise under-graduate physiotherapists Demonstration of a variety of post-graduate courses to increase level of skills and knowledge Experience Essential Covered a variety of Physiotherapy specialties as a post graduate Physiotherapist including Musculoskeletal Outpatients & Orthopaedics Gained practical experience within the MSK Outpatient specialty Some NHS experience Desirable Experience in clinical service development Experience in audit or measuring clinical effectiveness Skills, abilities, and knowledge Essential Good clinical reasoning skills Good knowledge of human anatomy and physiology Sound working knowledge of diagnoses and interpretation of disorders Ability to plan treatments and use a wide range of assessment and treatment techniques Ability to prioritise and delegate workload Desirable Experience of staff supervision and appraisal Positive approach to data collection and clinical audit Personal attributes Essential Have a flexible/adaptable approach to work and the needs of the Musculoskeletal Out-patient Service Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to handle difficult conversations Ability to empathise; use tact and diplomacy when required Desirable Good MDT team worker with evidence of leadership qualities 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 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT Address The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gayton Road King's Lynn PE30 4ET Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)