Senior Physiotherapist – MSK RHCH/Cross-Site
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking to recruit an MSK Physiotherapist to join our dedicated and motivated team on a full-time permanent basis. You will work alongside an established team of Physiotherapists who are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care.
The role is a rotational MSK Physiotherapy position, with the possibility of rotations on all sites, which will provide a broad range of both peripheral and spinal problems that present in both an acute and persistent manner. We also offer a variety of exercise/rehabilitation classes and aquatic therapy in a well-equipped department. You will be expected to manage your own caseload of patients and work closely within the MSK therapy team, as well as the wider MDT.
We are currently developing an FCP competency pathway as well as MSK specialty rotational opportunities within the department.
Main duties of the job
Assess and treat a variety of MSK conditions whilst working as part of a team to promote and develop evidence-based care. You will manage your own caseload and be part of a full and constantly evolving training and development programme. You will also rotate through a variety of MSK specialist roles whilst receiving expert clinical guidance and support. The role includes an expectation to support band 5 and student colleagues.
About us
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing patients, visitors and staff with a high quality and safe environment. Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH) both provide a full range of planned and emergency services.
HHFT Therapies provides MSK services at Alton, Basingstoke and Winchester, as well as some FCP roles within GP Practices.
The post holder will uphold the Trust's core values:
Compassion: caring about our patients and our staff.
Accountable: responsible, always improving.
Respect: for all colleagues, patients and their families.
Encouraging: and challenging each other to always do our best.
Job responsibilities
* To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work within scope of professional practice.
* To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi-pathologies, using investigative and analytical skills.
* Formulate and deliver an individual therapy management and/or treatment plan based on a sound knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and knowledge of treatment skills.
* To evaluate patients' progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required, involving carers when appropriate.
* Formulate accurate prognoses, recommend best course of intervention and develop comprehensive discharge plans, including appropriate referrals to other specialties.
* Work within trust clinical guidelines and professional guidelines, demonstrating a sound understanding of clinical governance and clinical risk.
* To be responsible for maintaining accurate, comprehensive and contemporaneous patient treatment records in line with professional standards of practice.
* To be responsible for the safe and competent use of equipment, adhering to the medical devices policy and ensuring that junior staff/assistants attain competency prior to use.
* To comply with the Trust Manual Handling Policy and local therapeutic handling guidelines.
* To demonstrate the physical ability to carry out treatments and interventions that require moderate physical effort.
* To demonstrate the mental ability to retain concentration and remain focused throughout a working day.
* To work as a lone practitioner in accordance with the lone worker SOP.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, Grad Dip Phys or equivalent.
* HCPC registration / CSP membership.
* Relevant MSc in Physiotherapy.
Knowledge and Experience
* Evidence of recent and continuous appropriate band 5 rotational experience including orthopaedics.
* Demonstrate effective management of own workload and autonomous practice.
* Evidence of undertaking relevant postgraduate training/CPD including reflective practice.
* Knowledge & experience in a wide range of MSK conditions and good awareness of evidence-based practice.
* Previous Band 6 experience.
* Show evidence of supervising and teaching more junior staff, students and other members of the healthcare team.
* Relevant project or service improvement work.
* Interest in research and audit.
* Experience in aquatic therapy.
Skills and Ability
* Effective verbal and written communication & interpersonal skills.
* Deputise for more senior therapists.
* Demonstrate understanding and appropriate application of risk management, data protection, consent, confidentiality, etc.
* An interest in management of long-term conditions.
Other Specific Requirements
* Flexible approach to working hours and site of work.
* Committed to maintaining and improving own standards.
* Committed to providing high quality care as demanded through the Clinical Governance Agenda.
* Able to occasionally deal with distressing circumstances pertaining either to patients or colleagues.
* Able to recognise stress in others & act on it appropriately.
* Able to maintain judgement under pressure.
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.
Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata.
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