Physiotherapist - MSK Rotation

We have an opportunity available to join our MSK outpatient team at Band 5 level. Suitable for staff that have already been through core rotations, we are looking for those who are keen to develop their knowledge, skills and experience around MSK work.

We offer four areas of interest in our own internal rotation - ' Outpatients' (mostly upper limb and spinal and group work), 'Group Rehab' - (mostly lower limb & group work) 'Hydro' (a mix of outpatients and hydrotherapy) and Rheumatology.

Each rotation lasts about 6 months so over a period of just over a couple of years, you should have the necessary MSK skills to progress and apply for a senior position. This post will develop you as an MSK practitioner with the opportunity to supervise students (and with time junior 5's) and support with service development. If you are interested in joining our team to learn from our excellent team of seniors then please apply.

Main duties of the job

• Under the supervision of an established senior you will undertake assessment and treatment of a wide range of MSK patients including upper limb, lower limb and spinal patients - The department has a mixed model of face to face, group and telemedicine.
• Referrals are received from Consultant and GP referrers.
• Supervision of pre graduate students and with time transitioning to supervision of junior rotation 5's.
• Participation in research / audit as required.

Closing date of applications: 01 May 2024

Interview date: 15 May 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A& Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.

• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registered

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification relevant to field of MSK practice

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Evidence of CPD relevant to area of clinical practice

Desirable

• Clinical Supervisor's Accreditation
• Member of clinical interest group in a relevant area of practice

Experience

Essential

• Has experience of immediate post registration short duration hospital rotations including respiratory / Neuro & MSK

Desirable

• Experience of doing NHS therapy work in a gym / pool and or outpatient setting
• Experience of supervising pre graduate physiotherapy students
• Experience of supporting service improvement projects

Communication

Essential

• Well structured and presented application demonstrating excellent written communication skills care and attention to detail

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

London Road

Derby

DE1 2QY

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