Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

Job summary

Provide's Physiotherapy service delivers NHS contracted musculoskeletal physiotherapy to service users in Mid Essex and the role is eligible for NHS pension including terms and conditions.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic senior Physiotherapist to join our MSK department based across three sites; Chelmsford, Braintree and Maldon in Essex. The successful candidate will be required to manage their own workload effectively, delivering safe high-quality patient care as well undertake service development projects and audits. The candidate will need to demonstrate good communication, time management and organisational skills with ability to work effectively as part of a team.

The conditions and caseloads are varied and include both GP and consultant referrals for children and adults, as well as self-referral. We have a range of skilled clinicians including Advance Practice Physiotherapists and numerous band 7 physiotherapists that successful candidates will work alongside. The team has regular in-service training and an opportunities for funding of external courses.

Main duties of the job

Undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients using investigative and analytical skills and formulate individualised management plans, mutually agreed goals and treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to develop a programme of care.

Undertake a clinical role in the triage, assessment, treatment and ongoing management of patients within the outpatient department. Develop specialist level knowledge in appropriate discrete areas.

Accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to prioritising according to risk and use of time.

Communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise potential and ensure understanding of their condition and rehabilitation processes. Many aspects of communication will be required including persuasion, explanation, motivation, empathy and defusing sensitive and stressful situations.

About us

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision: Transforming Lives

Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion

Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Eligible for NHS Pension

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional

Comply with professional standards of practice in accordance with professional body. Be responsible for the effective selection and use of all treatment resources. Maintain own clinical and professional development (CPD) by keeping abreast of changes and developments in clinical practice and incorporate into the workplace. Be an active member of the in-service training programme by attendance, and presentation at staff meetings, training sessions, external courses and through reflective practice. Participate in the Provides appraisal programme and develop own personal development plan in collaboration with Band 7 Physiotherapist. Assist in the appraisal of junior staff and physiotherapy assistants as agreed with Band 7 Physiotherapist and assist these staff in the development of their own personal development plans. Participate in formal supervision with Band 7 Physiotherapist. Provide support and clinical supervision of junior staff and physiotherapy assistants as required. Under supervision of the Team Lead - undertake delegated areas of line management for Band 5, Therapy Assistant and Administrative staff where appropriate. Contribute to the measurement and evaluation of work and current practices through evidence based practice, audit and the use of outcome measures, either individually or with team members. Maintain good working relationships with other disciplines and non-NHS agencies in the best interest of the patient. Assist the Team Lead Therapist to monitor the changing needs of the service and temporarily deputise in times of absence. Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

HPC Registered Physiotherapist Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy

Desirable

Postgraduate validated training in appropriate field

Experience

Essential

A minimum of 18 months postgraduate experience as a physiotherapist with some NHS experience Physiotherapy knowledge and experience in musculoskeletal, neurology, Orthopaedics and elderly care specialities Knowledge of the Primary Care and healthcare services within the Community Understanding of the audit process

Skills

Essential

Ability to prioritise workload Ability to work well with others and to pass on skills/advice Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team Ability to promote Clinical Governance Demonstrate innovative thinking Good communication skills

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