Job summary Be responsible for the delivery and development of the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Physiotherapy Services within Central London Community Health Care Trust (CLCH). KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Regularly liaise with local GP's and other Health Professionals in relation to patient care and/or health promotion. To provide comprehensive discharge reports and clinical reports in a timely manner to referrers (such as GP) and patients and other relevant multi-disciplinary team members. To consistently communicate effectively with patients and carers/family via clear verbal, non-verbal and written means to maximise rehabilitation potential. Use communication skills of negotiation, motivation, explanation and reassurance and working with interpreters when required. Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity whilst providing an appropriate level of care according to the needs of the patient. Working with other members of the team including junior and senior members of staff. Main duties of the job Be professional and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care. Ensure a consistently high level of clinical care for the patients under your management and support your peers to do likewise. Provide an equal and equitable service for all patients, including the harder to reach population groups. Undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients, using investigative and analytical skills. Be aware of your professional limitations, seeking support as necessary through supervision, discussion with peers/more senior colleagues and team case discussions. Use a variety of assessment and treatment techniques appropriate to the patient, in accordance with evidence based practice, national guidelines and trust and departmental policy (including manual handling and confidentiality). Demonstrate compassion, empathy and sensitivity whilst providing an appropriate level of care for patients with acute and chronic, complex presentations (which may include victims of torture, mental health patients, etc.). Triage referrals to ensure every patient is appropriate to the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Service in accordance with the triage guidelines. About us Are you looking to join London's largest NHS Trust dedicated to community healthcare?We are looking for fantastic Physiotherapists to join our Bank. This will give you the ability to pick up new skills, work across different teams, pick up shifts whenever you want, and gain further experience in a large NHS Trust. You'll be able to work across the Trust as well.In return for your skills and experience we can offer you: Flexible working hours to suit individual circumstances and arrangements Competitive hourly rates Access to the NHS Pension Scheme (subject to status) Paid annual leave built into hourly rate Access to statutory and mandatory training through Induction and e-Learning Great opportunities to sample different areas of work across different services Our temporary staffing shifts are calculated hourly and paid weekly. You are paid only for the hours you actually work during any Assignment. Bank workers are paid on fixed third point based on the Agenda for Change (AFC) pay bands.Weekly pay will include: Basic pay Unsocial hours (If applicable) Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £26.30 an hour Weekly pay will include: Basic pay, HCAS 12.07% Holiday pay Contract Bank Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 824-BANK-LIT1394 Job locations Edgware Community Hospital & Finchley Memorial Hospital London HA8 0AD Job description Job responsibilities Employ excellent communication and interpersonal skills and to be highly skilled in a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools. Communicate complex condition related information effectively to patients and relatives to progress treatment programmes. This will include the use of advocates to enable families whose first language is not English to access the service. Negotiate with others around case management in complex cases. Ensure collaborative working. To communicate with those involved in the care of patients, including GPs, in a professional, concise, accurate and detailed manner via telephone, letter, email, or in person. This may include the sharing of sensitive information relating to patient progress, Physiotherapy input or other matters affecting clinical intervention. Job description Job responsibilities Employ excellent communication and interpersonal skills and to be highly skilled in a range of verbal and non-verbal communication tools. Communicate complex condition related information effectively to patients and relatives to progress treatment programmes. This will include the use of advocates to enable families whose first language is not English to access the service. Negotiate with others around case management in complex cases. Ensure collaborative working. To communicate with those involved in the care of patients, including GPs, in a professional, concise, accurate and detailed manner via telephone, letter, email, or in person. This may include the sharing of sensitive information relating to patient progress, Physiotherapy input or other matters affecting clinical intervention. Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential BSc Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy Evidence of continuous professional and personal development Registration with the Health Professions Council Desirable Member of a specialist group CSP membership Experience Essential Experience of working in an outpatient department Experience of working within NHS environment Experience of planning and delivering clinical supervision / mentoring to peers and less experienced physiotherapists Desirable Experience of assisting in projects within team Experience at Band 6 level Skills & Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its influence on Service Development Knowledge of recent research supporting or negating physiotherapy management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions Knowledge of equal opportunities Effective oral, listening and written communication skills in order to successfully assess and treat patients and manage their outcomes Desirable Knowledge of NICE guidelines and the NSF's Presentation skills to lead and teach in-service training sessions Person Specification Education/Qualification Essential BSc Degree or equivalent in Physiotherapy Evidence of continuous professional and personal development Registration with the Health Professions Council Desirable Member of a specialist group CSP membership Experience Essential Experience of working in an outpatient department Experience of working within NHS environment Experience of planning and delivering clinical supervision / mentoring to peers and less experienced physiotherapists Desirable Experience of assisting in projects within team Experience at Band 6 level Skills & Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Clinical Governance and its influence on Service Development Knowledge of recent research supporting or negating physiotherapy management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions Knowledge of equal opportunities Effective oral, listening and written communication skills in order to successfully assess and treat patients and manage their outcomes Desirable Knowledge of NICE guidelines and the NSF's Presentation skills to lead and teach in-service training sessions 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. 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. 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 Central London Community Health Trust Address Edgware Community Hospital & Finchley Memorial Hospital London HA8 0AD Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)