Orthopaedic and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our Orthopaedic inpatient and Musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatient team on the Isle of Wight. This is a rotational role that combines and integrates two related physiotherapy disciplines.
The post holder will have the opportunity to work on patient pathways for orthopaedic elective and trauma patients and develop and integrate them alongside the MSK team.
The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently in busy MSK clinics and as part of the team on acute inpatient orthopaedic wards. Both services have exciting developments ongoing, such as same day ambulatory arthroplasty orthopaedic surgery and new MSK lower limb classes.
This role will be based at St Marys Hospital for the orthopaedic element, and various MSK clinic locations around the beautiful Isle of Wight.
Main duties of the job
1. To independently hold responsibility for a caseload and be responsible for a defined area of the service or a particular patient type, working without direct supervision, rotating between specialist areas.
2. Independently assessing diverse and complex presentations, to provide a diagnosis and ongoing treatment and management plan.
3. Working alongside all members of the Multi-disciplinary team and able to communicate clearly and professionally.
4. Supporting and supervising other team members and students (pre and post grad) to ensure staff are well supported and able to provide high quality care.
5. Understanding the pressures of NHS services and able to prioritise, organise and manage caseloads, waiting lists and administrative tasks. Comfortable using numerous IT systems and platforms.
About us
Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.
With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree in Physiotherapy.
* HCPC Registration.
* Relevant post graduate accredited training e.g. MSc modules such as history taking and physical examination, SOM, etc.
Experience
* Broad range of experience at band 5 level including ICU, medical, surgery, neurology, orthopaedics, musculoskeletal outpatients and elderly care.
* Demonstrate up to date knowledge of best clinical practice in relevant specialty.
* Participation in on-call and/or weekend rota.
* Experience of working as part of a physiotherapy team and multidisciplinary team.
* Continued Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, in-service training, any courses attended and clinical experience gained.
* Remains up to date with professional practice and new research.
* Understands the legal responsibilities of the profession.
* Understanding of Clinical Governance and the implications for physiotherapy services including experience of quality issues and audit.
* Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patient.
* Physically fit and able to comply with Trust Manual Handling Guidelines.
* Self-directed learning.
* Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate.
* Ability to work within multi/interdisciplinary teams and set team goals, plus discharge planning.
* Willing to work flexible hours, if necessary, to support the service.
* Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
* Excellent interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills.
* Ability to keep legible and accurate notes in English.
* Membership of special interest group.
* In-depth knowledge of national and local clinical guidelines in relevant area.
* Student supervision/clinical education.
* Evidence of participation in research/audit.
* Ability to run courses -- internal/external.
* Evidence of participation in research/audit.
* Supervision of other staff e.g. physiotherapy assistant/technical instructor.
* Committee membership e.g. Health and Safety.
* Ability to manage and supervise the clinical team in the absence of the team lead.
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.
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