Specialist Physiotherapist

The SIMS team is part on the community division within South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust. The team is based in Community health centres across Sunderland. You would be working alongside a team of GPWSI, ESP and Physiotherapists, but also developing close working relationships with secondary care consultants. The candidate should have gained experience across a number of specialities and should have musculoskeletal experience or looking to develop this. You should also have a good grounding in the NHS. You should be looking 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. The service operates working one late night and alternative Saturday mornings.,

• 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.
  
  Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent skills and knowledge, leadership, motivation and organization to become part of our enthusiastic team who will support you in developing and advancing your musculoskeletal and management skills. You must have excellent communication skills with experience of sharing specialized information and ideas across multiple disciplines., 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
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 with valid UK licence and have access to a car for work purposes.
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, 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
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
Person Specification 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
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 with valid UK licence and have access to a car for work purposes.
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, 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
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
  
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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 us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy. The Trust employs around 8,746 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. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.