Band 7 Physiotherapist

Job summary

If you are looking for the next step up into a role whichallows you to develop and apply advanced clinical reasoning skills and manage afull range of MSK pathologies, you might be exactly who we're looking for

An excitingopportunity has arisen within the DGS service for a highly motivated andenthusiastic Band 7 Physiotherapist. You must have a minimum of 3 yearsexperience working in the MSK field at B6/7 level. An MSc in Physiotherapy is adistinct advantage. To succeed you must have excellent communicationskills and a flexible, proactive approach to delivering first class MSKservices. Training is provided and there are career development opportunitiesthroughout the company.

Your application should demonstrate the ability to assist in clinical audits of the service and contribute to the development of the service in conjunction with the Physiotherapy management team and contribute to the mentoring and development of junior staff.

The right candidate will be expected to deliver a high standard of patient-centred care, possess a friendly and approachable attitude and apply outstanding team-working, communication and organisational skills to your daily practice.

Main duties of the job

To act as a specialist physiotherapist in MSK Outpatient conditions and manage patients referred to the Healthshare clinics for assessment, clinical diagnosis and management. To assist in clinical audits of the Service and contribute to the development of the service in conjunction with the Physiotherapy Management Team. To contribute to the mentoring and development of junior & senior staff. To provide expert clinical leadership for the physiotherapists within the team, playing a key role in ensuring that a high standard of physiotherapy is provided for patients, including those with complex multi-pathologies.

About us

We're an independent healthcare provider, with established roots in muscular-skeletal health and diagnostics, founded by expert NHS clinicians who recognised a way to improve things.

Our approach means that whether it's speed, flexibility, efficiency or quality, every aspect has been carefully considered to surpass expectations. This is why we've been a trusted partner of the NHS for over ten years, and the provider of choice for countless private patients.

We work with integrity. When it comes to collaboratively delivering care, relationships are key. Whether we're interacting with each other, our partners or our patients, we're always open and honest. Every key decision is based on clear process and informed by evidence.

We act with empathy. Everyone who is here, is here because they care about people. We always try and put ourselves in the shoes of whomever we're interacting with and treat people with compassion and consideration.

We inspire with passion. It's hard work, but we absolutely love what we do. There's no room for a half-hearted approach to healthcare, it requires dedication, and that's what everyone here has. A Healthshare employee is enthusiastic, with a verve and panache that inspires others around them.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and option to buy/sell Private Healthcare (Benenden) Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance Blue Light Card Refer a Friend Scheme CPD Opportunities Wagestream Reward Gateway Cycle to Work Scheme Smart Tech EV Car Scheme Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical

To be professionally and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work including the management of individual caseload, working within accepted codes of professional conduct and clinical guidelines to minimise clinical risk. To demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology and utilise highly developed clinical reasoning skills to accurately determine clinical diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of mixed and complicated conditions requiring outpatient physiotherapy and rehabilitation, resulting in realistic, patient centred goals and treatment plans in line with evidence-based practice. To use specialist clinical reasoning skills to screen referrals, to secondary care or accident & emergency department, for serious pathologies such as tumour, infection, fracture, cauda equina syndrome. Seek support of senior clinical colleagues when faced with clinical terminology or presentations of a complex nature or out-with clinical experience. To refer for diagnostics (X-Ray) and Interventional Radiology procedures such as guided injection, within the referral rights for the Local Physiotherapy Service pathways. To act in an advisory capacity to all clinical staff members in making an onward referral to additional services. To identify patient concerns related to the clinical presentation and use current evidence to respond to them. Advise patients and referrers on return to work, sports and other activities. To keep comprehensive records of activity in accordance with local and national requirements using departmental IT software systems as required. To discharge patients appropriately and communicate this with their GPs or referrers. To prescribe appropriate equipment, adhering to departmental policy, including competence to use equipment and to ensure the safe use of equipment by others through teaching, training and supervision of practice. To work closely with the Physiotherapy Management Team to facilitate the translation of national policy into local delivery and to provide an expert MSK perspective in relation to the planning and delivery of an integrated, patient focused service across the care pathway. To oversee the implementation of evidence based care including clinical outcome metrics within the Physiotherapy Service. To use objective markers/outcome measures to evaluate and refine clinical practice. To participate in clinical governance as required. To implement policies and propose changes to practice procedures for own area and monitor implementation change through clinical audit. To demonstrate high quality research and development skills and lead clinical research and audit for the local Physiotherapy Service. To assist the Physiotherapy Management team in the development and implementation of a comprehensive training and personal development plan for the MSK team in the local service. To participate in maintaining the training programme for the local MSK team, encouraging improvement and refinement of physical assessment and treatment of patients, and furthering understanding of the conditions and their management. To maintain a clinical case load; whilst being flexible to service needs.

Communication

To consistently communicate highly effectively with staff, patients and carers/family via clear verbal, non-verbal and written means to maximise rehabilitation potential. To use good communication skills of negotiation, motivation, explanation and reassurance and to gain informed consent. Confidentiality is maintained at all times. To provide complex and sensitive information, in simple terms about diagnosis, prognosis, concerns, treatment options and scientific information to patients, carers and others (within and outside own profession), who may find such ideas difficult to understand due to differences in educational or language background, and who may not want to accept information provided. Information needs to be clearly conveyed without causing offence or distress. This must be done whilst ensuring that patients have full understanding. To facilitate patients attitudinal change towards their condition and thus engage the patient with treatment choices and empower self-management. To communicate with all other healthcare professionals, and professional networks concerning patient care and ensure good working relationships for the effective provision of musculoskeletal management. To report complaints to the Physiotherapy Management Team in line with Healthshare formal complaints procedure. To attend and actively participate in team's meetings as required. To initiate and /or maintain contacts with local and national clinical interest groups appropriate to the musculoskeletal and spinal fields. To work in collaboration with other Healthshare Clinical Leads to provide continuity across the both the local and national MSK services.

Management

To undertake and assist in audits as required under clinical governance and also for service development. To comply with all Healthshare policies and procedures and ensure that all physiotherapists do likewise. This includes participation in the individual performance appraisal system. To participate in both professional and clinical supervision this might include supervising senior, less experienced physiotherapists or volunteers. To support the Physiotherapy Management team as required. Although a non-budget holder, the post holder will monitor and assess the needs of the service in order to provide recommendations for service improvement, including the appropriate allocation of resources. To work closely with the Physiotherapy Management team to develop and refine the strategic vision of Healthshare MSK Services.

Effort

To carry out assessments and treatments of musculoskeletal conditions, with moderate physical effort involved, on a daily basis and to comply with Healthshare manual handling policies. To deal with patients suffering with pain states, expectations and beliefs, that may lead to anxiety and aggressive / challenging behaviour with support from senior clinicians where required. Concentration during assessment, analysing documents and assessing patients as well as concentration for long periods daily. This may include reading electronic referrals and clinics with a high volume of new patients.

General

To identify and contribute to physiotherapy training needs regarding the assessment and management of patients with musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. To identify, initiate or participate in research projects relating to physiotherapy or the general management of MSK pain and dysfunction. To keep abreast of relevant clinical research pertinent to the job and implement evidence-based practice. The post holder must be aware of individuals responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act and identify and report, as necessary any untoward incident or accident or potentially hazardous environment. Must be aware of Healthshare infection control policy and encourage all staff to follow the policy. The post holder is accountable for exercising economic and efficient use of Healthshare financial and physical resources as well as ensuring the security of Healthshare property. The post holder must at all times carry out theses duties and responsibilities with due regard to Healthshares equal opportunities policy and is expected to promote and implement the same. To follow absence reporting procedures by emailing the absence line and phoning your line manager in line with Healthshare policy and encourage others to follow. The post holder is required to familiarise yourself with and comply with the Healthshares policies and procedures. You will be expected to adhere to the Data Security, email and internet policies that concerns your joe role within Healthshare and expected to attend security and confidentiality training. Should you have any matters of concern, you are welcome to, and encouraged to, raise your concerns with your Manager/Director. This job description is intended as a guide and may be amended in discussion with the post holder to meet changing demands within the service and physiotherapy department. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc or equivalent in Physiotherapy HCPC & CSP registered Physiotherapist Good written and spoken English Evidence of MSK related CPD Completed or working toward MSc or equivalent

Desirable

Membership in clinical interest group MSc modules

Experience

Essential

Evidence of a minimum of 3 years experience working at a band 6 level in MSK outpatients Management experience undertaking delegated departmental duties Experience of quality issues and audit

Desirable

Working within an MSK clinic Experience of working in GP clinics Experience in referring for diagnostics Experience of appraisal and supervision Experience in team management IRMER training

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Good understanding of MSK outpatient clinics Working knowledge of IT and database systems Knowledge of Healthshare MSK services Advanced organisational & time management skills Proven ability to manage priorities and deadlines Advanced communication skills. Well-developed interpersonal skills. To demonstrate an ability to communicate complex and sensitive information Evidence of Leadership Skills

Desirable

Experience of evaluation of practice Previous experience on audits

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