Senior Physiotherapist (Musculoskeletal)

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

About
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. We also provide some specialist services for a wider population, including renal services in Medway and Maidstone and a cardiac service for all of Kent based at William Harvey Hospital, Ashford.

Our Vision and Values
We have a national and international reputation for delivering high quality specialist care, particularly in cancer, kidney disease, stroke and vascular services. We value and pursue excellence in research and innovation. Our Trust has been ranked first in Kent for clinical research studies, as well as consistently recruiting high numbers of patients into research trials.

As a teaching Trust we play a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, working closely with local universities and Kings College University in London. We're on an exciting journey of transformation, with a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work; there's never been a better time to join us.

Key Details

Location: Buckland Hospital, Dover, CT17 0HD
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Full Time)
Salary: Band 6
Main Area: Additional Support Services

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our musculoskeletal physiotherapy team. We are looking for a new Band 6 MSK Physiotherapist to provide advanced physiotherapy assessment and management of patients with a wide range of spinal and peripheral conditions. You will be working in a busy, friendly outpatient department seeing both GP and Consultant referrals.

The post holder will be expected to provide regular post graduate training within their clinical specialty and work alongside Band 7s to complete some departmental managerial duties. The Trust has an excellent appraisal scheme and offers regular CPD training.

If you are interested in working in a busy acute hospital without the hassle of living in an expensive and hectic major city, this may be the post for you. Dover is a traditional seaside town in the heart of Kent, which is in the midst of a cultural renaissance. Dover's location on the East Kent Coast makes London and France easily achievable in a day, as well as the surrounding but varied seaside towns including vibrant Margate and arty Folkestone. With immediate access to lovely beaches, iconic coastlines and countryside, a variety of small towns within easy reach and reasonable rents and house prices for the South East of England, this area may be what you are looking for. We can normally offer temporary, on-site shared accommodation for an initial period.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform highly skilled assessment and treatment of patients with diverse and complex musculoskeletal disorders.
2. Be responsible for managing own caseload.
3. Assist in the planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of the musculoskeletal outpatient physiotherapy service.
4. Deliver informal/formal clinical education and training to student physiotherapists, junior staff and clinical support staff.
5. Measure and evaluate own work and current practice through evidence-based practice, clinical audit, and outcome measures.

Applicant Requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential Criteria:

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy /Physiotherapy
• Appropriate State registration with the Health Professions Council

Desirable Criteria:

• Membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapy / Chartered Society of Physiotherapy / British Association of Hand Therapy
• Fieldwork Educators Course/Clinical Educators Course or equivalent

Experience
Essential Criteria:

• Broad experience as Junior Therapist (Band 5) and evidence of achieving the competencies of the exit gateway at Band 5
• Experience working as part of a MDT
• Contribution to clinical education/supervision of less experienced staff/students

Desirable Criteria:

• Membership of CIG

Skills
Essential Criteria:

• Evidence of Postgraduate Continued Professional Development in specialist field
• Involvement in audit, research and understanding quality issues
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio

Further Details / Informal Visits Contact

Name: Matthew Stanford
Job Title: Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
Email Address: [email protected]
Telephone Number: 01227783065