Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking passionate and enthusiastic Band 6 MSK Specialist Physiotherapists to join our MSK team across West Essex.
You will be part of the Integrated MSK Service (IMSKS) which is supported by a high ratio of senior to junior clinical staff ensuring comprehensive supervision, training and development opportunities to expand knowledge, skills and scope of practice. EPUT has an excellent reputation in supporting professional development and AHP's.
EPUT are proud of the Quality First Programme to support individual clinicians to scope and deliver quality initiatives to deliver ongoing improvement in patient care.
This is a great time to join the West Essex MSK service at EPUT, with current NHS initiatives expanding the clinical role of Allied Health Professionals including Physiotherapists throughout healthcare within West Essex.
EPUT is a key system partner for the West Essex Integrated Care Partnership (ICP). The partnership includes Princess Alexandra NHS Trust, 2 GP Provider companies and West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group.
West Essex is a diverse area stretching northwards from its boundary with Greater London into the heart of rural Essex. Transport links are excellent, with access to London Underground in the south and the M11 and M25 close to hand.
So come and join a forward thinking MSK team and be part of something different to improve the care and outcomes for the West Essex population
Main duties of the job
To be a Specialist Physiotherapist responsible for providing a high standard of assessment, advice, treatment and evaluation of patients referred to the Musculoskeletal Service. This may include patients with diverse presentations and complex physical and psychological conditions.
To build on previous experience to further develop clinical and managerial competencies.
To work as an autonomous professional according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy rules of Professional Conduct and Standards of Physiotherapy and the Health Professions Council's regulations.
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the provision of a high standard of care to those patients referred to the musculoskeletal service, to ensure the continuation of therapy on transfer or discharge as necessary.
Working without direct supervision, to hold responsibility for own caseload and the seamless transfer of physiotherapy care for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type. Supervision may take the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions, peer review or case presentations/discussions.
To assist more senior physiotherapists, in the further development and the coordination of the provision of physiotherapy.
To deputise for the Team Leader as appropriate.
To supervise, educate and assess performance of physiotherapy students.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
* Season Ticket Loans
* NHS discounts for staff
* Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
* Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
* The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
* Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CLINICAL
1. To undertake a comprehensive assessment and formulate a diagnosis of patients who may have complex conditions including multi pathology.
2. To analyse the information gained from the assessment to formulate an accurate prognosis for the patient and then discuss and agree goals and outcomes for treatment with them.
3. To give a full explanation of the patients condition and proposed treatment to the patient and discuss the expected outcome with them.
4. To select and be able to perform appropriate treatment techniques from a wide range of specialist skills.
5. To demonstrate the physical ability to carry out physiotherapy assessment and interventions.
6. To be personally responsible for all aspects of safety relating to equipment used.
7. To produce clear written information and exercise programmes for patients to follow at home.
8. To use developed clinical reasoning skills to review and evaluate patient progress.
9. To plan and undertake discharge of patients from Physiotherapy when agreed goals have been reached.
10. To produce timely and accurate patients records and reports in accordance with Health Professions Council and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy regulations.
Communication Skills
1. Using verbal, non-verbal and written communication tools, ensure that patients and carers have an understanding of their condition.
2. To objectively present clinical information regarding patients to colleagues.
3. To share information in a timely manner with a more senior physiotherapist if there are concerns about a patients safety, condition or progress.
Professional Skills
1. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your care.
2. To support and guide more junior Physiotherapists and non-qualified staff.
Education and Research
1. To be an active participant in the Individual Performance Review (IPR) process.
2. To continue to develop specialist Physiotherapy skills in a specific clinical field.
Person Specification
Education and training
* BSc Physiotherapy degree
* Registered with HCPC or equivalent
* Post graduate courses or qualifications relevant to MSK
Experience
* Experience as band 5 Physiotherapist
* Experience in MSK
* Experience of working in the NHS as a physiotherapist
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Manager MSK Physiotherapy and APP Service
£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, plus 5% HCA
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