Job summary This post will be responsible for the provision of specialist clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment as a first point of contact in the Urgent Treatment Centre, as well as the management of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions in a lead role within our busy and friendly MSK department at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford. You will work as part of an experienced outpatient team, with Advanced Practice Therapists in hands, paediatrics, rheumatology, shoulder, spinal and lower limb services. Main duties of the job To provide specialist clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of service users as a first point of contact in the Urgent Treatment Centre. To act as a resource to provide specialist clinical opinion on acute injury management to Therapy staff, Medical staff and other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team within EKHUFT. To provide a high quality, patient centred and sustainable Musculoskeletal care for the people of East Kent that is efficient; and clinically and cost effective. To be a professional leader and a role model for excellence in Musculoskeletal care in the Physiotherapy Department at the William Harvey Hospital To take a lead role alongside 4 band 7s in the clinical and service delivery of Musculoskeletal physiotherapy in the outpatient department. To be committed in providing safe, effective services and providing patient and families with a positive experience. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-8938DCB Job locations William Harvey Hospital Kennington Road Ashford TN24 0LZ Job description Job responsibilities To provide specialist clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of service users as a first point of contact in the Urgent Treatment Centre. To act as a resource to provide specialist clinical opinion on acute injury management to Therapy staff, Medical staff and other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team within EKHUFT. To provide a high quality, patient centred and sustainable Musculoskeletal care for the people of East Kent that is efficient; and clinically and cost effective. To be a professional leader and a role model for excellence in Musculoskeletal care in the Physiotherapy Department at the William Harvey Hospital To take a lead role alongside 4 band 7s in the clinical and service delivery of Musculoskeletal physiotherapy in the outpatient department. To be committed in providing safe, effective services and providing patient and families with a positive experience. You will be expected to: Provide skilled, evidence-based therapy intervention which adheres to agreed policies and procedures Work with patients and families in all stages of the treatment process including assessing risks and needs Act as a patient advocate in the multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the work of others to ensure that they are also responding to the needs of patients and providing clinically effective intervention Work as an autonomous practitioner and take responsibility for the treatment you prescribe to patients but within your own limits of competency and confidence You will be expected to contribute to creating and maintaining a high performing team by: Communicating well with all members of the team Understanding their role in the team and how they help the team achieve its objectives Reflecting on their own practice regularly and encouraging the whole team to reflect on their practices in handovers and team meetings Identifying how intervention could be improved Job description Job responsibilities To provide specialist clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of service users as a first point of contact in the Urgent Treatment Centre. To act as a resource to provide specialist clinical opinion on acute injury management to Therapy staff, Medical staff and other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team within EKHUFT. To provide a high quality, patient centred and sustainable Musculoskeletal care for the people of East Kent that is efficient; and clinically and cost effective. To be a professional leader and a role model for excellence in Musculoskeletal care in the Physiotherapy Department at the William Harvey Hospital To take a lead role alongside 4 band 7s in the clinical and service delivery of Musculoskeletal physiotherapy in the outpatient department. To be committed in providing safe, effective services and providing patient and families with a positive experience. You will be expected to: Provide skilled, evidence-based therapy intervention which adheres to agreed policies and procedures Work with patients and families in all stages of the treatment process including assessing risks and needs Act as a patient advocate in the multi-disciplinary team and overseeing the work of others to ensure that they are also responding to the needs of patients and providing clinically effective intervention Work as an autonomous practitioner and take responsibility for the treatment you prescribe to patients but within your own limits of competency and confidence You will be expected to contribute to creating and maintaining a high performing team by: Communicating well with all members of the team Understanding their role in the team and how they help the team achieve its objectives Reflecting on their own practice regularly and encouraging the whole team to reflect on their practices in handovers and team meetings Identifying how intervention could be improved Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential BSc/ MSc Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Knowledge of up to date clinical/ evidence-based practice Evidence of up to date CPD Desirable Member of the CSP Attendance at Red Dot and Minor Injuries courses or willingness to attend such courses Clinical skills and experience Essential Extensive post graduate experience in relevant clinical area Highly developed clinical skills in relevant area Excellent written and verbal communication skills Teaching / facilitating training Up to date therapeutic moving & handling skills Competent presentation skills Basic IT knowledge Desirable Experience of acute injury management and interpreting X-Rays Governance Essential Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, CQC Involvement in clinical audit/ quality improvement projects Desirable Awareness of key performance indicators Personal/professional attributes Essential Excellent organisational skills Excellent time management Effective and strong team player Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking in to account Trust policies and procedures Flexible and adaptable Ability to cope with change and use initiative Other requirements Essential To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values. Able to travel around East Kent, and between hospital sites Person Specification Qualifications and training Essential BSc/ MSc Degree in Physiotherapy HCPC registration Knowledge of up to date clinical/ evidence-based practice Evidence of up to date CPD Desirable Member of the CSP Attendance at Red Dot and Minor Injuries courses or willingness to attend such courses Clinical skills and experience Essential Extensive post graduate experience in relevant clinical area Highly developed clinical skills in relevant area Excellent written and verbal communication skills Teaching / facilitating training Up to date therapeutic moving & handling skills Competent presentation skills Basic IT knowledge Desirable Experience of acute injury management and interpreting X-Rays Governance Essential Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS and Primary Care including Clinical Governance, NICE, CQC Involvement in clinical audit/ quality improvement projects Desirable Awareness of key performance indicators Personal/professional attributes Essential Excellent organisational skills Excellent time management Effective and strong team player Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking in to account Trust policies and procedures Flexible and adaptable Ability to cope with change and use initiative Other requirements Essential To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values. Able to travel around East Kent, and between hospital sites 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 East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address William Harvey Hospital Kennington Road Ashford TN24 0LZ Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)