Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Bank Worker

The physiotherapist is an experienced clinician who carries and independently manages a full specialist clinical caseload.

• The post holder may be required to work at any of the sites within the Trust with a base at Charlton Down Therapies Centre or Weymouth Community Hospital.
• To fully participate in whatever pattern of working is required by the service in the future.
This is a Bank position and does not attract a contract of employment with guaranteed hours. Work will be offered on an as-and-when-required basis, dependent on service needs. Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description., You will...
• Be expected to maintain a diverse and considerable caseload of musculoskeletal cases, operating at a senior level with clinical autonomy.
• Manage all referrals for adult MSK conditions, including those received as adult self-referrals, and from primary, secondary and tertiary care services, local MSK interface services, and local first contact practitioners.
• We currently offer virtual appointments in line with CSP guidelines and so positive engagement to deliver tele-rehabilitation successfully will be a key requirement of the role.
  
  HCPC registration as a physiotherapist
• Significant MSK experience at Band 6 level
• A growth mind set, and a willingness to be fully involved in service development opportunities, For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Right to Work in the UK:This role is not availablefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.,
• Degree or equivalent diploma in Physiotherapy
• Registered as a physiotherapist with the HCPC
• Undertaken a range of relevamnt postgraduate courses
• Undertaken clinical educators course, Evidence of relevant managerial/leadership training
• Member of specialist interest group relevant to the role
• Member of CSP, Wide range of experience at band 5 in different specialities
• Experience of particpating in audit and EBP
• Evidence of actively particpating in in service training and MDT groups
• Evidence and ability to work collaboratively in MDT, Previsous Band 6 experience
• Research experience
• Expereicne in managing limited resources and high workloads
• Experience of providing supervision
• Experience of delivering tele-rehabilitation, Knowledge of EBP pertaining to the specialist area of physiotherapy
• Knowledge of Key national guidelines and standards pertaining to specialist area
• Understanding of clinical governance and its implication for physiotherapy
• Awareness and understanding of NHS structure, current issues and developments
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession, Ability to discuss clinical reasoning in management of complex cases
• Ability to identify and act upon adverse clinical signs
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritise and delegate
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to communicate complex information to patients, carers and MDT
• Ability to undertake self-directed learning, be critical and evaluate own learning needs, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio
• Able to provide a high standard of clear, concise, written and verbal reports in English
• Good teaching and presentation skills
• Competent IT skills including using common proprietary software packages (MS OFFICE etc.) and relevant clinical management software packages
• Self-motivated with clear vision of role
• Demonstrates professional independence
• Able to comply with trusts moving and handling and therapeutic handling guidelines.
• Professional manner and appearance
• Available for on-call, weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate
• Positive engagement to developing the necessary competencies to deliver tele rehabilitation
  
  We can offer you...
• Opportunities to provide teaching and development to your peers.
• Your development will be overseen by Band 7 therapists who currently deliver advanced practice clinics.
As a department we are constantly thriving to develop our services, and have been instrumental locally in developing first contact practitioner roles, and virtual options for rehabilitation class delivery during the Covid 19 pandemic (e.g. Virtual Escape pain) and most recently supporting the high flow Orthopaedic Outpatient clinics. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented in our organisation. A full driving license and access to a car is essential.