Highly Specialist MSK Physiotherapist
Job summary
A fantastic opportunity is available for an experienced physiotherapist to join the Homerton musculoskeletal team as cover for maternity leave. We offer the opportunity and support to develop within an established and successful musculoskeletal service. We are a a secondary care MSK physio service that has strong links with our community MSK partners, with rotational staff working across both primary and secondary care.
The role will involve close working with Accident & Emergency the orthopaedic and Sports medicine teams. These services provide the majority of referrals to the MSK Physio service. The role will involve supervision, operational responsibilities and service development expectations alongside the usual clinical demands.
You will be supported in the role with: Regular senior MSK teaching Dedicated 1:1 band 8a supervision Funding and study leave for learning opportunities/courses/MSc modules The Acute Homerton MSK team consists of: Consultant referred outpatient services Post-orthopaedic surgery rehabilitation, sports medicine, pelvic health, ESP/APP, MSK ultrasonography, non-medical prescribers, virtual fracture.
Close working relationships with Radiology, Rheumatology, Orthopaedics, Podiatry & Emergency Medicine ***ADVERT MAY CLOSE EARLY DUE TO HIGH APPLICATIONS*** Main duties of the job - Provide clinical expertise as a senior Physiotherapist managing musculoskeletal patients. - Act as senior within the department in the absence of band 8a/8b, managing operational tasks, patient complaints and potential incidents. - The successful candidate will be a key member of the team in delivering clinical education and quality improvement projects throughout the service, as well as evidence-based patient-centred physiotherapy management to a varied caseload of musculoskeletal patients. - You will have the opportunity to develop your supervision and mentorship skills with the opportunity to supervise band 6 Physiotherapists
About us
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton University Hospital has previously attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, our procedures and our People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education/qualification
Essential
Degree/Dip in Physiotherapy Level 7/MSc courses
Desirable
Completed or working towards IRMER CSP membership Working towards relevant M level qualification Skills & abilities clinical
Essential
Level 7 specialist MSK assessment skills/clinical reasoning/ problem solving Complex caseload managment Comunication patients & colleagues
Desirable
Peristent pain skills Specialist clinical skills e.g. acupuncture Skills non clinical
Essential
Leadership Teaching & presentation skills Projects
Desirable
Supervision & appraisal skills Recruitment and selection skills
Experience · Essential
Indepth MSK concepts and Rx approaches Experience of current NHS pathways Substantive post grad experience in MSK Concrete experience of Clinical audit/ QI/ Service development Experience working within multicultural communities
Desirable
Experience working within secondary care MSK setting Experience of working in an NHS team & NHS Musculoskeletal pathways
Other · Essential
Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
Knowledge · Essential
Extensive acute musculoskeletal clinical knowledge. Range of evidence based practice treatment approaches/philosophies. Risk management/clinical governance principles including an understanding of confidentiality issues Awareness of current professional and health service issues.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
