Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist - MSK - Powys Teaching Health Board - ref. m73263423
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Job overview
An exciting part time opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Physiotherapist to join our South Powys CMATs (clinical musculoskeletal assessment and treatment service) and FCP (first contact practitioner) Physiotherapy team.
You will have the opportunity to work with the Musculoskeletal Consultant Physiotherapist, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapists, Orthopaedic Consultants, GPs and other health professions working in the MSK pathway across South Powys. Advanced practice training opportunities may be available for the right candidate.
As a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist for Musculoskeletal (MSK) Services in Primary Care and CMATs we are looking for a person who is motivated to be part of the MSK transformation within Powys and wants to work within an enthusiastic team where the priority is to provide high quality musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation to Powys residents.
Main duties of the job
Work as an autonomous practitioner managing patients with highly specialised complex needs in a variety of care settings.
Work collaboratively with other professions e.g. GPs, Consultants, Nurses and other AHPs to provide expert patient centred musculoskeletal care.
Provide training, education, supervision and appraisal for staff and students.
Contribute to the development of professional practice and the transformation and evaluation of service delivery.
Support the research and innovation agenda through participating in research and development activity.
Lead aspects of service evaluation with an emphasis on value-based care and complex audit within their area.
Work in partnership with service users and staff to achieve improved health outcomes for service users and develop clinical pathways.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales!Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria- BSc (Hons)/ Diploma in Physiotherapy
- HCPC registration
- Advanced accredited training at Masters level or equivalent
- Accredited post graduate specialist courses/ training relevant to role
- Post-graduate qualification up to post grad diploma level in relevant area
- MSc within relevant specialty
- Injection therapy qualification
- Non-medical prescribing qualification
- Member of CSP
- Competency as non-medical referrer
- Relevant leadership courses/ qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria- Significant postgraduate experience
- Significant experience of managing a complex caseload working within relevent speciality
- Experience in multi-agency team working within specialist area
- Evidence of supporting clinical governance requirements including codes of conduct
- Leadership of relevant networks/ practice groups
- Experience in audit and service evaluation
- Experience on research
- Experience in staff development including education
- Experience in supervision
- Experience in presenting to a range of audiences
- Experience of service planning and development across professional boundaries
- Experience in leading a team
- Experience of post graduate teaching
- Independent Prescribing
- Injection Therapy
- Requesting diagnostics
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria- Proven advanced clinical practice and clinical reasoning skills to specialist level
- Possess highly developed visual acuity, perceptual and physical skills
- Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate own and others workload
- Ability to work effectively within a team and independently
- Possess excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills to all stakeholders including patients
- Possess effective organisational skills
- Ability to maintain accurate and legible clinical records and statistical information
- Skilled in unpredictable situations
- Ability to lead change
- Good interpersonal skills
- Self directed learner
- Ability in coaching, mentoring, supervising and training
- Possess motivation and reassurance skills
- Possesses teaching skills & ability to present to large audiences
- Satisfactory IM&T Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Extensive research skills
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Advanced IM&T skills
Values
Essential criteria- Demonstrate PTHB values
- Professional confidence & reliable attitude to work
- Able to cope under pressure and adapt work patterns when the situation is unpredictable
- Commitment, enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration, alertness and awareness in unpredictable environments
- Ability to emotionally adapt and demonstrate empathy and negotiation skills
- Adaptive team player with ability to motivate and respectful to others
- Ability to set priorities and deliver and evaluate performance outcomes
- Ability to reflect on own performance
Other
Essential criteria- Requirement OR willingness to undertake further masters level training up to PGC level
- Ability to travel and to work in a variety of sites based on need
- Prepared to work flexibly to meet service needs
- Membership of appropriate special interest groups
- Clear vision of role and commitment to specialty
As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.
We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.
You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.
Interested in working with us, but haven’t found the right job opportunity yet, or you require some guidance with your application, please contact our Resourcing Team on 01874 712580 or e-mail [email protected]. We’ll be happy to have an informal chat with you.