Job summary
We have exciting opportunities for a number of Senior MSKPhysiotherapists to join our friendly, supportive and successful MSK team inCounty Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largestintegrated health providers in the country.
The posts are based at Bishop Auckland Hospital, but mayrequire some days at our community Hospitals at Richardson (Barnard Castle) andalso Peterlee.
Being a large integrated team we are able to provide youwith many future career opportunities, experiences and progression in yourcareer.
The iMSK service comprises of Upper & Lower limb,Spinal, A&E, Hand and Rheumatology ESPs, Junior, Senior and AdvancedPhysiotherapists providing a robust training and supervision framework for allstaff.
The post holder has opportunities to developclinical, supervisory and leadership skills working alongside other Senior andESP physiotherapists. CPD opportunities are offered which can be tailored toyour needs. The post holder will have opportunity for rotation across the MSKservice to aid your development and progress in speciality areas. These caninclude fracture clinic, urgent care, plastics, hydrotherapy and grouprehabilitation sessions
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist MSK Physiotherapist, you will be committedto providing evidence based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. You willmanage a caseload where patients are referred from both Primary and Secondarycare and include those from the wider MSK Pathway ( our First ContactPractitioners and self-referral pathway. Your caseload of patients are referredfrom both Primary and Secondary care and include those from the wider MSKPathway.
You will work closely with an Advanced PhysiotherapyPractitioner for support in advancing your clinical skills, knowledge andleadership skills.
CDDFT MSK physiotherapy team has a strongsupportive culture for personal and professional development, clinicalsupervision and opportunities for progression. There is a strong commitment tocontinuing professional development and wellbeing support. The post holder willsupport the clinical education of Physiotherapy students and the development ofjunior rotational staff alongside supervising Therapy Assistants.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior MSK Physiotherapist in CD_iMSK service you willbe providing high quality care to an independent caseload referred withmusculoskeletal disorders. The post requires a high quality evidence basedassessment, clinically reasoned management, advice and rehabilitation ofpatients with MSK conditions. You will independently manage a complex caseloadof patients referred from Primary care, secondary care and self referrals. Thepost holder will be required to assist in supervision of junior staff as wellas peers within the CD_iMS service.
Within a normal working day you will have Senior and ESPsupport available to escalate patients for further investigation, injections orto discuss patients as required. Our Physiotherapyintranet site provides you with guidance on all local MSK pathways, protocolsand evidence based patient advice leaflets. You will have flexibility withinyour template to manage your review patients by telephone, face to face orvideo consultations.
Physiotherapy Assistants are available at every site tosupport you to rehabilitate patients, you are able to refer for individualisedcare providing a robust plan or protocol is in place. You will be allocatedyour own gym time to enable you to access well equipped gyms to rehabilitateindividual patients or within a group setting.
CDDFT support protected supervision time which is led by thesupervisee for your individual needs. You will have opportunities to assist inservice development or quality improvements projects as required.
Shadowing and training is available throughout the servicewith consultants, A&E, plastics, FCPs in GP practices, ESPs in allspecialities, gym rehabilitation and hydrotherapy. This is arranged within yourpersonal development plan. The departments run in-service training sessionstogether with access to learning on elearning-for-health. All AHP staff withinCDDFT are allocated a personal training budget from 2022 to 2025 to accesspost-graduate training through Teesside University or other approvedphysiotherapy courses.
CD_iMS use SystmOne for clinical note keeping - training canbe provided if you are unfamiliar with this System. CDDFT provide a fullinduction program which includes mandatory training together with a localphysiotherapy induction as well as ICT training tailored to your needs.
Full training for student supervision can be arranged with alocal university and you would be supported by colleagues as required.
You will have opportunities to develop leadership skills inconjunction with clinical skills interviewer, appraisal training. CD_iMSencourages all staff to be involved with quality improvement projects andpromotes future career opportunities.
The department has a track record for staff wellbeingsupport following all local CDDFT guidance, you will have access to awell-being hub with the North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care System(NENC ICS and you can be invited to the North East NHS outdoor wellbeing group.
CDIMS are commited to working collaborativelywith the NENC ICS reviewing workforce planning and MSK projects.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
1. HCPC registered
Desirable
2. Member of CSP/Other union
Qualifications
Essential
3. BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent. Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience.
Desirable
4. Recognised relevant academic qualification in relation to MSK conditions. An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing. Appropriate post graduate MSK training
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
5. Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research in management of MSK
6. An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession. Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner.
7. Ability to organise and prioritise and work to 18 RTT. Clear ability to manage waiting list pressures. Ability to maintain high levels of concentration and analysis of presenting symptoms from patients.
8. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. ICT and clinical system skills.
9. Presentational skills
Desirable
10. Innovative approach to working life Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery.
11. Knowledge, evidence and application of audit and research. Experience of quality improvement.
Special Requirements
Essential
12. Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Desirable
13. Experience of SystmOne for clinical note keeping
14. Experience of EPR
Experience
Essential
15. Experience in Out Patient MSK NHS physiotherapist. Experience including core competencies within musculoskeletal, neurology and pain management within the NHS setting. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and positively implement change. Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings.
Desirable
16. Experience of clinical supervision of staff and students Experience of Cognitive behavioural therapy and Bio psycho-social model of care
17. Consolidated respiratory training for on-call / emergency work