MSK Outpatient Physiotherapist

Job Overview

To provide a highly skilled physiotherapy assessment, education, advice and treatment service to outpatients referred by G.Ps & FCPs. Patient conditions will include; musculoskeletal conditions (including post-operative orthopaedics) arthritic conditions, and patients presenting with acute, chronic and or complex spinal pain. To supervise clinical students on placement

To work in an outpatient setting within the trust, either at GP surgeries /health centres or Community clinics

Main duties of the job

• To perform specialist physiotherapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations who may have complex physical and psychological conditions.
• To hold responsibility for own caseload ,working with indirect supervision. Supervision takes the form of regular formal training and clinical reasoning sessions and peer review. Access for advice and support from a senior physiotherapist is available if required, clinical work is not routinely evaluated by senior staff.
• To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner.
• To supervise, mentor, and assess physiotherapy students to graduate standard and to ensure the standard of practice and teaching meets the standard set by the universities.
• To undertake evidence-based audit projects to develop and enhance personal and team’s clinical practice across the service.
• To participate in formal research projects
• To participate in ongoing service developments in conjunction with more senior colleagues
  
  

Working for our organisation

Hillingdon MSK Physiotherapy Service is looking for a highly skilled and motivated physiotherapist. Our team operates from three dedicated Outpatient MSK Physiotherapy clinics in the diverse and popular borough of Hillingdon.

Are you?

• An enthusiastic, currently HCPC registered Physiotherapist
• Wanting Full Time employment
  
  

Do you have?

• Excellent musculoskeletal skills
• Interest in clinical audit /EBP/ quality improvement projects
• NHS Physiotherapy experience
  
  

We offer:-

• Friendly work environments
• Opportunities for supported CPD
• Clinical supervision from Band 7’s with diverse specialisms including pelvic health and vestibular problems
• Varied caseload
• Rotational post through each of our MSK Physiotherapy clinics
• Involvement with service development & redesign
• Opportunities for managerial experience/training
  
  

(as appropriate)

• Outer London Weighting & Cost of Living Allowance
  
  

You will provide highly skilled physiotherapy assessment, education, advice and treatment service to outpatients referred by G.Ps. Patient conditions include; musculoskeletal conditions (including some post-operative orthopaedics) arthritic conditions and patients presenting with acute, chronic and or complex spinal pain. You will work in in small outpatient clinics at GP surgeries/health centres/community clinics . Successful candidates must be prepared to work at any of our clinics in Hillingdon borough and hours include some evening work.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own clinical practice.
• To undertake a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations or multiple pathologies, using specialist knowledge, clinical reasoning skills and specialist manual assessment techniques to provide a clinical diagnosis.
• To formulate and deliver (from a variety of options) specialised individual or group physiotherapy treatment programmes based on a sound knowledge of treatment skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge and experience. These skills will include patient education, exercise classes, electrotherapy techniques, manual physiotherapy techniques,
  
  

e.g. mobilisation and joint manipulation. Other alternative forms of therapy may also be used. e.g. acupuncture.

• To evaluate patient progress, reassess and alter treatment programmes as required.
• To formulate soundly reasoned clinical diagnoses and prognoses and make recommendations for the best course of intervention, developing short and long-term goals (negotiated with patient) leading to a comprehensive discharge plan.
• To work in the community setting which may include periods of lone working with telephone support from a senior physiotherapist if required.
• To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all electrotherapy equipment, gym equipment and appliances to be used by patients.
  
  

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent
• HCPC Registration
  
  

Previous Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant experience at Junior level covering all basic rotations
• Previous experience in Outpatient Musculoskeletal conditions
• Previous NHS or equivalent experience
  
  

Skills and knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good written communication in English.
• Evidence of Musculoskeletal CPD
• Clinical Audit skills
  
  

Other

Essential criteria

• Car driver/owner
  
  

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential criteria

• Ability to work with distressed or aggressive patients
• Flexible approach to work practice
  
  

Previous Experience

Essential criteria

• Working knowledge of Clinical Governance issues
  
  

Attitudes, aptitudes, personal characteristics

Essential criteria

• Flexible approach to service needs, prepared to work in any location
• Ability to listen and reflect
• Team worker