Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist within the Outpatient Rheumatology team.
This role will predominantly focus on providing clinical and non-clinical leadership and expert knowledge of Rheumatology for the Physiotherapy team delivering Outpatient Therapy services.
Experience in Rheumatology and leading is essential.
Hours: 19 hours per week, permanent.
Main duties of the job
To act as an advanced clinical specialist responsible for the assessment and treatment and education of patients referred with Rheumatologic conditions, contributing to determining clinical diagnosis and overall case management.
To work as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team to access and act upon relevant diagnostic tests and make relevant onward recommendations as necessary.
To act as lead clinician within the specialist area supporting the operational delivery, planning, co-ordination, and evaluation of the Physiotherapy service provided for patients with Rheumatologic conditions including service development initiatives.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed, and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job locations
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* HCPC registration
* Relevant professional degree/diploma
* Attendance at masters level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area
* Clinical educator training
* Membership of a relevant professional body & related specialist sub-groups
Knowledge Essential
* Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area
* In-depth knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations for specialist area.
* Detailed awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in the specialist area
Skills Essential
* Ability to lead junior colleagues
* Highly advanced communication and listening skills
* Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
* Audit skills
* Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
* Ability to work under pressure
* Proactive, takes own initiative
* Supportive team member
Experience Essential
* Proven post registration experience in the relevant specialism
* Experience of planning and completing audit & research
* Experience of teaching and mentoring of staff
* Experience of undertaking projects
Specific Job Requirement Essential
* Completion of training, eg CBT, musculoskeletal related
* Commitment to specialism as evidenced by CPD and attendance at special interest groups
Other Essential
* Ability to meet travel requirements
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name: East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address: Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL
Employer's website: East Cheshire NHS Trust
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