A Vacancy at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
BHFT Internal Candidates only
An opportunity to work with an award winning, multidisciplinary team is just one of the many attractions this role provides.The Integrated Pain and Spinal Service (IPASS) is looking to recruit anenthusiastic and innovativecandidate to an8aSpinal Advanced Physiotherapy Practitionerpost. This role would be considered as a band 7-8a development role on completion ofappropriate competenciesdependent on experience. The roleispart timeon a permanent contract.
Youwill provide high quality assessment and help with onwards management of peopleexperiencing spinal related pain.You will be a highly skilled Physiotherapist with a proven record of advanced level practiceworking at a band 7 level or above within spinal musculoskeletal clinics.
IPASS is aspecialistservice whose key role is tofacilitatestepped care between GPs and secondary care to provideeffective, patient centred care ofpatients. This post offers a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of delivering high quality, compassionate care. The post will cover the West of Berkshire and will include travel between sites. You will be working collaboratively with members of themulti-disciplinaryIPASS teamand across services and trusts in Berkshire. We are integrated with an excellent pain service and workveryclosely with them.
• The role will involve conducting detailed assessment of spinal pathology and non MSK causes of pain including but not limited to rheumatology, neurology, vascular, oncology andchronicpain
• Case discussion with spinal consultants
• Organizingappropriate investigationsfor example blood tests and MRI scans
• Discussing onwards management with patientsin a compassionate and empathetic manner
• The role will also involve high level supervision of staff in the musculoskeletal physiotherapy services
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites
The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:
1. High level clinical reasoning and MSK skills
1. Ability toidentifynon MSK causes of symptoms
1. Excellent communication skills
1. Car driver with ability and readiness to travel to multiple sites
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Dec 2024
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