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Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
2 months ago
Job summary
We are looking for aBand 6 specialised MSK physiotherapist to join The Sunderland IntegratedMusculoskeletal Team (SIMS) as a Physiotherapist specializing in the deliveryof care to patients with MSK conditions. The banding of the post would subjectto the relevant MSK experience and could be offered as a band 6 ,or as theTrust are committed to developing our work force and would be open toapplications from experienced band 5 physiotherapists who are seeking adevelopment opportunity (competency based ) into a band 6 role
The Service offerspatients a fast track route to full specialist assessments, necessarydiagnostic tests, and treatment as an alternative pathway to Hospital referral.Staff should be able to demonstrate excellent skills and knowledge, leadership,motivation and organization to become part of our enthusiastic team who willsupport you in developing and advancing your musculoskeletal and managementskills. You must have excellent communication skills with experience of sharingspecialized information and ideas across multiple disciplines.
Main duties of the job
The SIMS team is part on the communitydivision within South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust. The team isbased in Community health centres across Sunderland.
You would be working alongside a team ofGPWSI, ESP and Physiotherapists, but also developing close workingrelationships with secondary care consultants. The candidate should have gainedexperience across a number of specialities and should have musculoskeletalexperience or looking to develop this. They should also have a good groundingin the NHS.
They should be looking to work as anautonomous practitioner within a specialist team using specialist clinicalreasoning skills to provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis,treatment and advice to an independently managed caseload which willincorporate routine and complex presentation of conditions. To begin to develop specialist skills to takea lead role in clinical practice issues, raising the profile of the service andoffering specialist advice to planning and service development teams in orderto assist in the implementation of service.
The service operates working one latenight and alternative Saturday mornings.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To work as an autonomous practitioner within a specialist team using specialist clinical reasoning skills to provide specialist physiotherapy assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to an independently managed caseload which will incorporate routine and complex presentation of conditions. To begin to develop specialist skills to take a lead role in clinical practice issues, raising the profile of the service and offering specialist advice to planning and service development teams in order to assist in the implementation of service improvements. To consolidate post-graduate skills and continue professional development, including participation in physiotherapy in-service training programmes and external postgraduate training. To develop the clinical education of staff within the specialism and be responsible for the supervision of unqualified and newly qualified Physiotherapists who work under your direct supervision.To undertake research relevant to the needs of the specialist area.
To comply with the trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings Evidence of high level of post graduate training including CPD
Desirable
Evidence of working on strategic planning and development Evidence of working within MSK services
Personal Qualities
Essential
Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and to work within an environment with competing demands Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
Desirable
Evidence of maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Physical Skills
Essential
Ability to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others Car driver
Qualifications
Essential
BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent HCPC State Registration Comprehensive experience at band 5 level incorporating some experience within a range of specialities Basic numeracy and literacy skills to level 1 or equivalent Basic IT skills
Desirable
An understanding of South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing Experience in specialist field to post graduate diploma level or equivalent
Attitude
Essential
A proactive ability to represent the profession and the Trust with positive enthusiasm Commitment, motivation and adaptability Good levels of general fitness Flexibility
Desirable
Adaptability
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
Ability to manage staff Ability to lead in service developments Ability to lead on audit Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner Ability to communicate at all levels Basic IT skills
Desirable
Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive Intermediate IT skills Presentational skills