Senior Physiotherapist

1 week ago


Thatcham, West Berkshire, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Job Title: Senior Physiotherapist - Musculoskeletal Outpatients

Berkshire Healthcare is seeking two highly motivated and organized candidates for Band 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist positions in the Physiotherapy Outpatient team. The successful candidates will be required to work at either West Berkshire Community Hospital, Bath Road (Reading) or Wokingham Community Hospital. Site options will be discussed at interview. A B5 / 6 Development role could alternatively be considered and we would welcome applications on this basis.

We receive a wide variety of referrals from GP surgeries, orthopaedic clinics, and from the Trust's Specialist Spinal Service (IPASS) and MSK Community Specialist Service (CSS). We have excellent clinical and administrative teams ranging from Bands 3 - 7 and you will have access to Band 7 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists for supervision and In-Service Training as well as links with a team of 24 APPs in IPASS and CSS.

The successful candidates will need to be committed to providing high-quality, effective assessment and physiotherapy treatment, promoting self-management and empowerment of your patients. They should demonstrate postgraduate experience for a minimum of 12 months inclusive of MSK rotations and a passion for musculoskeletal out-patients.

Main Duties of the Job
  1. To work as a senior physiotherapy practitioner to provide a high-quality, responsive outpatient physiotherapy service for adults & children with musculoskeletal & orthopaedic conditions.
  2. To provide a high standard of physiotherapy assessment, treatment, and caseload management.
  3. To undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner working without direct supervision.
  4. To be involved in supervision and education of junior physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, technical instructors, work experience students, and physiotherapy students.
Job Responsibilities

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

  1. High-quality assessment and treatment skills.
  2. Ability to organize and prioritize.
Person Specification
  • Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy.
  • HPC Registration.
  • CSP membership.
  • Membership of relevant Special Interest Group.
Continuous Professional Development
  • Evidence of CPD in a portfolio including attendance at recent postgraduate courses relevant to the clinical field / reflective practice in this clinical field.
Previous Experience
  • Postgraduate / undergraduate experience in musculoskeletal / orthopaedic out-patients.
  • Postgraduate experience for a minimum of 12 months.
  • Experience of working in UK health systems / NHS.
  • Postgraduate experience covering core rotations.
  • Supervision of juniors / assistants / students.
  • Experience of delegating tasks.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear and logical manner.
  • Sound knowledge of Physiotherapy in the relevant area.
  • Knowledge of this post and Trust.
  • Self-directed learning.
  • Knowledge of Problem-solving & Critical Appraisal.
  • Ability to work independently, but seek help when required.
  • Ability to pass on skills/knowledge to others within both formal and informal environments.
  • Evidence of participation in Audit and Research.
  • Awareness of relevant National and local policies and guidelines relevant to the area.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and delegate.
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance and legal responsibilities of the role and its implications for services.
  • Good time management.
  • Flexible and Adaptable.
  • Ability to contribute positively to team working / team morale.
  • Willingness to take directions / constructive criticism.
  • Willingness to learn.
Additional Requirements
  • Ability to travel between multiple sites.
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.



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