MSK Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - Thatcham, United Kingdom - Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Thatcham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Part time

Description

Job overview

Berkshire Healthcare are seeking organised and motivated candidates for MSK Physiotherapy Clinical Specialist roles based at West Berkshire Community Hospital or Bath Road (Reading) We have 2 x 1 Year part time posts available (30/31 hours) and these will be offered as a fixed term contract for external candidates or a secondment (with potential to progress to a substantive role) for internal candidates.

We receive a wide variety of referrals from GP surgeries, orthopaedic clinics and from the Trusts Specialist Spinal/Pain Service and MSK Community Specialist Service. You will be accountable for the clinical leadership and supervision of an excellent clinical team ranging from Bands 3 – 6 as well as being involved in the development of our rehabilitation pathways. You will also work closely with our team leads and Advanced Practice Physiotherapists (APPs) within Berkshire Healthcare to deliver a first class and seamless service to our patients.

This role requires a dynamic and enthusiastic person with excellent communication skills, who has experience of collaborative working. You should have a broad range of musculoskeletal outpatient postgraduate experience as a senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist and should also be able to demonstrate an advanced level of clinical skill and reasoning.

Main duties of the job

To provide the clinical leadership for the MSK Physiotherapy Team

To manage your own independent caseload

To work with the Team Lead to co-ordinate the overall management of the service

To work collaboratively with the Integrated Pain and Spinal Service and MSK Community Specialist Service to provide seamless and effective care

Working for our organisation

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:

Caring for and about you is our top priority

Committed to providing good quality, safe services

Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:

Flexible working options to support work-life balance.

27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development opportunities

'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme

Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services

Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants

Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality

Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.

Free parking across Trust sites

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role:

To work as a clinical specialist practitioner to provide a high quality, responsive outpatient physiotherapy service for adults & children with musculoskeletal & orthopaedic conditions

To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment and caseload management

To be responsible for the supervision and education of Band 5 and 6 physiotherapists, technical instructors, work experience students and physiotherapy students.

To take the lead on driving forward the clinical development of the service.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips – see the help with your application document attached once you click apply.

If you're someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC Registration

Desirable criteria

CSP membership

Membership of relevant Special Interest Group

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field / reflective practice in this clinical field.

Desirable criteria

MSc or formal post-graduate qualification in relevant to specialist field or equivalent

Post-graduate management / Leadership course

Previous Experience

Essential criteria

Ability to demonstrate substantial relevant experience working as a senior musculoskeletal physiotherapist

Substantial experience of supervision and appraising staff

Demonstrate a high level of clinical reasoning skills

Experience of complex case management

Desirable criteria

Evidence of contribution to service development initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria

Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy in the relevant area

Knowledge of this post and Trust

Excellent Presentation Skills

Self-directed learning

Knowledge of Problem solving & Critical Appraisal

Ability to work independently

Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments

Understanding of clinical governance and its relevance to this clinical area

Demonstrates clinical leadership skills

Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate

Competent IT skills

Drive and enthusiasm for clinical excellence and clinical development

Exceptional time management

Flexible and Adaptable

Able to maintain judgement under pressure

Demonstrate appropriate use of initiative

Ability to contribute positively to team working / team morale.

Willingness to take directions / constructive criticism

Desirable criteria

Understanding national policies /guidelines relevant to the area

Evidence of knowledge and participation in Audit and Research

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria

Ability to travel between multiple sites

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria

Occupational health clearance

Criminal Records Bureau clearance

Berkshire Healthcare helps people manage their health in their local area, through a range of specialist and community services across the county. We promote independence and quality of life through community and mental health services and aim for seamless delivery of the best care in the right place. We get to know communities and the people in them so we can deliver the best services that meet their health needs.

Our team of 4,300 staff provide specialist mental health and community health services to a population of around 900,000 within Berkshire. We provide healthcare to people in their own homes and from different sites across the county.

Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information.

Please ensure your application is submitted with a valid email address for your referees in order to minimise delays in the recruitment process. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email, therefore applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly.

Applicants are advised that as a result of the high level of response we receive for some of our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date.

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.

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