A Vacancy at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Quality and Governance Lead for MSK CSS/ Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner – Upper Limb
BHFT INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY
MSK CSS(Musculoskeletal community specialist service) is looking to recruit a Band 8A Advanced Physiotherapistworking up to 0.4wte(15hrs). Thisrole willprovidethe opportunity toassistin developing a governance structure for theMSKCSSservice, in conjunction with the Service Manager, alongside holding a clinical caseload and working at an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP) level.
You will be a highly skilled APP with proven triage,assessmentand treatment skillswithinMSK CSSalongsidea passion to engage and motivate others to ensure high quality service delivery grounded ina strong evidencebase. You will recognise the importance of working collaboratively within theMulti-Disciplinaryteam as well as have experience of service development.
Effective, patient centred care is an essential need in the current times and this post offers a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of delivering high-quality care to patients whilst ensuring a robust governance structure is in place. You will be well supported by the Service Manager and work collaboratively with them to meet the governance needs of the team. This role isappropriate forthose with a drive to engage in research and audit as well asmaintaina high levelof clinical skills.
To provide high quality care to patients who have been referred to theMSK CSSservice, utilising skillsappropriate toan APPlevel
To work in collaboration with the Service Manager to deliver a governance calendarappropriate tothe needs of service users and teammembers
To understand the training and supervision needs of the team and wider MSK team and develop a programme thatfacilitatesmeeting those needs with guidance and support of the Service Manager
To work collaboratively with members of theteamincluding Physiotherapists and Consultants
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 this role:
1. High level of triage,assessmentand clinical reasoning skills
2.Proven skillsand experience of the audit process
3.Ability to lead and motivate others
4.Ability to work flexibly within an innovative service.
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. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.
If you’re someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Jan 2025
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